EXHIBITIONS

The Black Woman is God at San Francisco State University
Opening Reception: March 10, 2022 
(Extended Thru May 2022)

On February 11th, 2022 join Art History Professor Cynthia Brannvall and Panelists; Idris Hassan, Ayana Ivery, Tiarra Asia Knox, and Karen Seneferu, on topics surrounding Black identity, building community, creating new narratives, and Black joy.

Art of the African Diaspora Online Exhibition

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

April 24, 2021
This workshop is presented in partnership with the Richmond Art Center

This workshop introduces audience members to the importance of artistic expression as a healing tool in the African Diaspora. It includes a brief survey about the history of African-American and African Diasporic Art,
​as well as a dialogue touching on the healing aspects of artistic enrichment in cultural communities.
The workshop will also explore the subject of using art as a tool for social transformation and includes an art activity. 
(Materials needed will be shared prior to the workshop)

Instructor: Idris Hassan, MA - Liberal Arts, Visual Artist, Media Creator, Cultural Documentarian, and Educator

https://richmondartcenter.org/aotad2021/idris-hassan/
https://richmondartcenter.org/calendar/​

April 3, 2021
This workshop is presented in partnership with the "Art of the African Diaspora" Exhibition

Art of the African Diaspora
ARTIST TALK 

Event Details:
Saturday, March 27th
3 PM - 4:30 PM PST
Topic: Art in the Time of Pandemic

Description: During the time of the pandemic, we are exploring how artists coped when galleries and museums were closed. How and where did artists show their work?  How did they use this time to remain creative? Were they creative? How did the pandemic affect their mental well-being? These are just a few of the questions that will be discussed. 

Participating Artists' Names:

Raymond Haywood
L. Holley
Gene Dominique
Ashara Ekundayo
Akili Simba
Wanda Sabir
Idris Hassan