Dear ART | library deco supporters:
Thank you for always taking the time to read and interact with the only African American virtual art library, gallery, and repository that delves into the Black experience in art, literature, and culture. This year once again had its highs and lows in all things centered around African American culture! To end this year, we have curated a listing of content for you to review at your leisure during the holiday season. For now, sit back, rewind in time and catch up on content, news, and information missed throughout the year. Our library curatorial team is looking forward to bringing you relevant content in 2023 that matters and will expand your horizons in African American art.
ART | library deco will go on break from December 1 – January 15, 2023.
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ART | library deco has been awarded the Excellence in Digital Libraries Award at the 2025 Texas Conference on Digital Libraries for its significant contributions to the digital library sector and its commitment to African American culture. Founded by Dr. kYmberly Keeton, it promotes Black artistic expression through various initiatives and resources.
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About Attendees are invited to watch the film and participate in a rigorous discussion about its commentary on the state of Black America, Black consciousness, and the challenges facing Black individuals everywhere. Local BAP members will share insights on critically consuming media and efforts to develop a collective Black consciousness through various perspectives. The event…
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The ART | library deco team discovered a significant public domain image, showcasing influential figures like June Jordan and Toni Morrison, now added to their digital repository for public access.
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Submissions for the collection “Black Women in Librarianship: Voices from the African Diaspora” are welcomed until July 23, 2025, highlighting achievements of Black women in various library-related fields.
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Black Lineage, Bold Legacies is an interactive genealogy workshop on May 26, 2025, focused on preserving African American family history by downloading vital records and learning about a 2026 Ghana trip.
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President Trump dismissed Dr. Carla Hayden, the first female African American Librarian of Congress, sparking controversy and criticism over the politically motivated termination before her term’s conclusion.
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The Chief Library Curator convened a group of 35 archivists to discuss the future of archival research, highlighting African American Archives Theory. This discussion encouraged deep dialogue on evolving practices. Additionally, an editorial piece praised Chicago’s architectural beauty, emphasizing its rich history and design reflected in the city’s skyline.
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The Dallas Arboretum’s 5th Annual Black Heritage Celebration is on May 3–4, 2025.
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The Met’s exhibition “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” explores 300 years of Black fashion, emphasizing dandyism’s role in identity, self-expression, and cultural resistance, from May 10 to October 26, 2025.
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