The Juneteenth Freedom Project and Beyond

For the past two decades, artist Ted Ellis has dedicated his efforts to researching and preserving the history of Juneteenth through his art. On June 19, 2015, during the celebration of the 150th anniversary of Juneteenth, Ellis was honored by the City of Galveston, Texas, as the Official Juneteenth Art Ambassador. His notable work, the iconic painting “Free at Last,” was showcased alongside nine other pieces from his “Juneteenth Freedom Project” at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda and Rayburn Building in Washington, D.C. Additionally, “Free at Last” was featured on the cover of The Galveston Daily News, further amplifying the importance of Ellis’s contributions to the recognition and celebration of this pivotal moment in American history. The virtual tour is presented and hosted by the Rosenberg Library Museum in Galveston, Texas.

About The Artist: T. Ellis

For the past 30 years, Ted Timothy Ellis has unapologetically pictorially documented African American history and culture. The self-taught New Orleans native founded T. Ellis Fine Art Inc. in 1991 and has an extensive art career with decades of national accolades and achievements. Ellis products have sold millions of dollars fine art products nationally through direct sales, art galleries, catalog outlets, fine art dealers, and licensing. He’s also had multiple commissioned contracts with major corporations such as Pepsi, Avon, ExxonMobil, Walt Disney, JC Penney, and more. His art is in the permanent collection of the Barry Museum, Charles Wright Museum, DuSable Museum, Free People of Color Museum, and the McKenna Museum. T. Ellis has a Master of Arts in Museum Studies from Southern University of New Orleans. T. Ellis is the current Acting Chair of the 400 Years of African American History Commission. www.tellisfineart.com

Artist Work On View through July 2025 @ the (HMAAC) Houston Museum of African American Culture. visit https://hmaac.org/ for more information.

Image Credit: Cover Image, “Champions” by Ted Ellis, Artist.