The archives cannot wait
The Friends of ART | library deco seeks community support to raise $723 for storage costs, crucial for preserving African American art history and cultural memory, encouraging donations of $25 or more.
BookMarK ART Event: 2026 Jazz Scholar: Playing with Fire: The Counterpoint of Hazel Scott’s Virtuosity, Erasure and Emergence
The Library of Congress will host Karen Chilton’s lecture on Hazel Scott’s artistry and cultural impact on June 18, 2026, exploring themes of erasure and resistance in jazz.
In Transition, On Purpose: A Spring Update from ART | library deco
The ART library is undergoing a transition, enhancing membership experiences and introducing new digital library cards focused on Black art and archives.
ART REWIND:
This week in Black Art News, we honored notable figures, participated in Douglass Day, released our Community Impact Report, and received 501(c)(3) status.
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