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2021 Art of Soul! Juried Art Show opens September 25
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Visit the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center Sept. 25, 2021–Feb. 26, 2022 for its eighth annual juried art show, Art of SOUL! Artists from across the country were selected for the national juried art exhibition after submitting pieces centered around the theme of “Black Future.” The 66 pieces of artwork on exhibit are from artists across the United States reflecting themes and perspectives related to the African diaspora, African American culture, history, and experience.
The jurors for Art of SOUL! 2021:
- Louis Burroughs, Jr. - Cleveland artist Louis Bernard Burroughs produces art that reflects the history, struggles, and aspirations of African Americans. He works with associates in a studio in the Art District of the City of Cleveland doing sculptures and paintings. He has also authored a book "The Middle Passage: The Artistic Life of Lawrence Baker." Burroughs has a graduate degree in Science from Cleveland State.
- Deidre Hamlar - is the co-curator of the Columbus Museum of Art exhibition, Raggin’ On: The Art of Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson’s House and Journals. She has worked since 2018 to archive Robinson's art and journals in preparation for the Raggin' On exhibition and launch a residency program for Black artists and writers in Robinson's Columbus home studio. She is also a lawyer, arts administrator, and independent curator. Hamlar has a BA in sociology from UCLA and a JD from Howard University Law School.
- Sidney Kai Inis - is currently the Associate Director of Public Programs and Special Events at the Sugar Hill Children’s Museum of Art & Storytelling in New York City. She previously served as the Public Programs Manager at the historic DuSable Museum of African-American History in Chicago. Inis attended Wilberforce University, majoring in Communications.
Jurors will select the grand prize winner and other winning artists. Starting in January, visitors to the exhibit and our followers on social media will have a chance to vote for their favorite artwork. The artist with the most votes will win a People’s Choice Award. All winners and selected artists will be recognized at a reception and awards ceremony at National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center on Sat., Feb. 26.
Museum Hours Wednesday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Masks and Social Distancing Required. All exhibits are included with paid museum admission: $6/adult, $5/senior, $3/ages 6–17, Free/Ohio History Connection & NAAMCC members. The National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center is located at 1350 Brush Row Road, Wilberforce, Ohio 45384. For more information, call NAAMCC at 800-752-2603 ext. 0 or visit www.ohiohistory.org/naamcc
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Get creative for free! Introduction to African Inspired Handmade Beads and Jewelry Workshop starts October 14
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Join Rosa Rojas, Curatorial Department Manager at the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center, and Cincinnati jewelry artist Talitha Sydneia for Introduction to African Inspired Handmade Beads and Jewelry. Supported by a grant from Aroha Philanthropies, the free workshop series is only open to people 55 and older.
During this 8-week workshop, participants will:
• Learn about African cultural practices through the use of various select materials traditionally used in the making of physical adornments
• Compare traditional bead-making processes and materials with contemporary ones
• Create African-inspired beads in polymer clay
• Learn three different clasp methods and which is the best option for different stringing cords
• Learn basic design skills in jewelry-making
At the end of the eight-week session, each student will complete one to three wearable art pieces in the form of jewelry. Students are invited to showcase their work during a curated fashion show where they can serve as models or request the participation of a friend or family member. They will also have the opportunity to discuss their creative process and the inspiration behind their choices in color, and form.
Class details:
Once per week: Thursday, Oct. 14 - Thursday, December 9 – No class on Thursday, November 25 (Thanksgiving)
Noon – 2:30 p.m. each session
1. Maximum Number of participants: 12
2. Workshop fee: Free
3. Registration deadline: October 7, 2021, first come, first served. Click this link to register online. You'll receive a confirmation email after completing your registration.
4. Approved registration includes a jewelry-making kit with all required supplies
Workshop Location:
National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center - Carnegie Library conference room
1350 Brush Row Rd.
Wilberforce, Ohio 45384
Call 800-752-2603 ext. 0 for more information or to register.
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Join NAAMCC for our Fall Programs
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NAAMCC's Historically Speaking Lecture Series offers a diverse menu of online programs featuring thought-provoking topics covering history and Black culture. Use the links in each description to register for the online programs. For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..or call or call 800.752.2603 ext. 0.
October
Thursday, Oct. 28 • 7:00 pm
Gazing into the Crystal Ball- The future of Black Comics panel discussion
Presenters: Host- Lisa Shepherd, Columbus comics writer, and actress; Micheline Hess, New York-based comic artist; Dr. Stanford Carpenter, Chicago-based comics writer, and philosopher
Join us for a lively discussion about the future of Black comic creators and the industry. The webinar is hosted by Columbus comic writer and actress Lisa Shepherd. Micheline Hess, a New York-based artist, will do a live virtual reality sculpt during the discussion. Dr. Stanford Carpenter, a Chicago-based comics writer, will add his insights to the discussion. His recent work for the Chicago Museum explored the connection between the city and the popular HBO series "Lovecraft Country”. The discussion will include Q&A from the audience. Together, we hope this discussion will give insight into the past, present, and future of the independent comics and pop culture movement. Register for this free education program through this Zoom link.
November
Thursday, Nov. 11 • 7: 00 pm - Veterans Day Webinar
Service in Black: Finding Our Military Heroes and Sheroes
Presenter: Cecelia McFadden, member of the Franklin Co. Genealogical Society African American Intrest Group
Join us for a Veteran's Day Commemoration and learn basic skills and techniques that may lead you to discover the military services of your family's heroes and heroes. Learn you can begin researching the United States Military records of African Americans. The online workshop will cover techniques for select 19th and 20th-century conflicts via hands-on exercises and will conclude with a question-and-answer session. Register for this free education program through this Zoom link.
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The James Preston Poindexter Foundation and Ohio History Connection invites Columbus City Schools K-12 students to participate in the Poindexter Village: Windows of Stories Youth Art Challenge during the 2021-2022 school year. Students can create artworks that will be displayed in the windows of the two remaining buildings of the historic Poindexter Village. The buildings will be the site of the first future African American Museum and Culture Center in Columbus. The selected winners will be eligible for cash prizes.
The program provides the opportunity for talented students to design art inspired by the history and culture representing the tremendous contributions of African Americans in Columbus, Ohio. The deadline for student art submissions is Mon., March 8, 2022. The awards ceremony will be hosted on Mon., May 9, 2022.
Entry guidelines and other important information about the Poindexter Village: Windows of Stories Youth Art Challenge are available at Art Challenge (poindextervillagemuseum.org).
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 We are excited to welcome you back to see our fabulous exhibitions:
Rhythm of Revolution
Using three-dimensional objects from the NAAMCC collections, Rhythm of Revolution explores how Black artists, religious leaders, and activists worked within their spheres of influence to transform Ohio and our nation. Over time, these known and unknown change agents connected deeply rooted African traditions to their experiences in America to solve contemporary challenges by paving the way to a better future.
Queens of the Heartland
The exhibit features the stories of 30 Ohio African American women who were a significant influence in the Arts, Science, Women's Suffrage, and Civil Rights Movements from the 19th through the 21st centuries. The Queens of the Heartland exhibit tells the stories of these change-makers through panel text as well as three-dimensional objects. This exhibit includes portrait illustrations of these historical figures by New York artist Nichole Washington, whose current work focuses on identity and celebrates African American women.
African Americans Fighting For a Double Victory
Explore the many ways that African Americans served our country in the military and on the home front during World War II through this exhibit of World War II materials from the NAAMCC collections. Discover the art of Charles Alston, commissioned by the Office of War Information to promote the war effort among African Americans, explore stories of the Tuskegee Airmen, the Red Ball Express, and Wilberforce-area veterans. Learn more about the impact of African American World War II veterans had on the advances in Civil Rights that happened during and after the war.
Behind the Mask-Black Power in Comics
Behind the Mask: Black Power in Comics explores African Americans’ painful and triumphant history in comic books. The exhibit delves into the history of black comic book characters who, in the past, were rarely featured as heroes. Black comic book creators are now emerging to establishing superheroes of their own, reflecting a truer self-identity and cultural pride.
What’s in your attic? -Selections From Our Permanent Collection
When the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center (NAAMCC) opened its doors in 1988, it was in the vanguard by being one of the first national museums dedicated to African American history. Today, NAAMCC houses over 8,000 artifacts, 600 linear feet of archived materials and remains a pioneer in preserving and presenting African American history and culture. Learn more about the 30-year history and cultural influence of the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center. A special mini-exhibit entitled Playing with Identity: Selections from the Lillian M. Bartok Black Doll Collection is a part of this exhibit.
All exhibits are included with paid museum admission: $6/adult, $5/senior, $3/ages 6–17, Free/Ohio History Connection & NAAMCC members. For more information, call NAAMCC at 800-752-2603 ext. 0 or visit www.ohiohistory.org/naamcc The National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center is located at 1350 Brush Row Road in Wilberforce, Ohio.
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NAAMCC announces COVID-19
collections moratorium
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To facilitate the processing of our current backlog of donations that occurred while the museum is closed due to COVID-19, NAAMCC will not be accepting new loans or unsolicited archive or object donations until further notice. Please do not bring or mail donations of artifacts to the NAAMCC during this period. Museum staff will not accept any items offered, and all such offers will be declined. We will honor all existing loan agreements and any loans that have been approved before Sept. 15, 2020.
NAAMCC, like all museums, has a responsibility to maintain the highest possible standards of professional museum practices. A moratorium on collections acquisition and loans is the only option while our small collections management staff focuses exclusively on the significant and complex projects that have been delayed due to the pandemic. In very limited instances, NAAMCC may solicit material of substantial historical importance during the moratorium. However, these exceptions will be rare and need to be authorized by museum administration before any documents or artifacts can be left with museum staff.
We will review this temporary policy at the end of the second quarter of 2021 based on the status of the COVID-19 in Ohio. For more information, contact NAAMCC Manager of Collections, Linda Collins, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 800.752.2603 ext. 2124.
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Become a NAAMCC supporter of our
$30 for 30 Fundraising Campaign
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For over 32 years, the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center is the place to learn about African American history and culture! We serve Ohio by educating audiences about the great achievements of Black Ohioans and national figures throughout the year.
We are continuing to receive donations during the COVID-19 health crisis, so thank you to all of you who have supported us. We hope you will give $30 or more to the campaign and encourage your family and friends to join you in supporting our mission. Your donations will support our online educational programs, collections care, and facilities maintenance.
You can mail your $30 or more contribution to:
National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center
P.O. Box 578
Wilberforce, Ohio 45384-0578
Or you can make a credit/debit card donation online using this secure link. Thanks for your continuing support! |
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