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David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

A Lasting Gift for the Place That Made Them Feel They Belonged

Neil and Juanita Hartbarger make an estate commitment to support the Driskell Center’s collections.

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June 17, 2026 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Jubilee: Celebrating 25 Years of The Driskell Center

New Exhibition Marks the Silver Anniversary of Championing Black Art at the University of Maryland and Beyond
February 10, 2026 Arts for All, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Driskell Center Receives $100,000 Terra Foundation Grant to Support Spring Exhibition ‘America Will Be!’

The exhibition presents artworks that critically engage the image and symbol of the U.S. flag.

May 01, 2025 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

"Solace & Sisterhood" Kicks Off the Fall Semester

Announcing our fall semester 2025 exhibition, featuring artists Lavett Ballard, Amber Robles-Gordon, and Evita Tezeno
February 21, 2025 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

The Driskell Center is pleased to announce the 2025 Annual Distinguished Lecture in the Visual Arts in Honor of David C. Driskell

Announcing 2025 Annual Distinguished Lecture
December 03, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

New Exhibition at The Driskell Center Explores the Future of Black Art

Announcing our spring semester 2025 exhibition
October 21, 2024 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Call for Applications

Postdoctoral Curatorial Fellowship at The Driskell Center
September 17, 2024 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Artist Team Selected for the David C. and Thelma G. Driskell Award for Creative Excellence 2025

The Driskell Center is pleased to announce the award winners
August 08, 2024 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

The Driskell Center is pleased to announce that the Center’s Archives will be home to The Crumpler Collection

The Crumpler Collection, Gift of the Artist Dewey Crumpler
June 03, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Announcing New Exhibition, Dewey Crumpler: Life Studies

Fall exhibition opening September 6, 2024 from 5 - 7 p.m.

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Archives Research Fellowship Program at The Driskell Center

May 14, 2025 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

THE DRISKELL CENTER ANNOUNCES FELLOWS FOR 2025-2026 ARCHIVES RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

"Solace & Sisterhood" Kicks Off the Fall Semester

May 01, 2025 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Announcing our fall semester 2025 exhibition, featuring artists Lavett Ballard, Amber Robles-Gordon, and Evita Tezeno

The Driskell Center Announces the 2025 James A. Porter & David C. Driskell Book Award in African American Art History

March 14, 2025 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Announcing 2025 James A. Porter & David C. Driskell Book Award in African American Art History

The Driskell Center is pleased to announce the 2025 Annual Distinguished Lecture in the Visual Arts in Honor of David C. Driskell

February 21, 2025 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Announcing 2025 Annual Distinguished Lecture
Maryland Today

A Well-Framed Career for Driskell Center Staffer

February 04, 2025 Art, Arts for All, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora, University of Maryland Art Gallery

Art grad’s print to be featured in spring exhibition.

New Exhibition at The Driskell Center Explores the Future of Black Art

December 03, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Announcing our spring semester 2025 exhibition
Maryland Today

Mapping Capitalism from Tulips to Trade

December 02, 2024 Arts for All, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Driskell Center exhibition showcases noted Black artist Dewey Crumpler’s complex vision.

Call for Applications

October 21, 2024 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Postdoctoral Curatorial Fellowship at The Driskell Center

The Driskell Center Receives Gift of Archive Documenting History of Influential Artist Collective with Support from the Terra Foundation for American Art

October 02, 2024 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Center's Archives to be home to the Okoe Pyatt and Shelley Inniss Archive of the Weusi Artist Collective