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In Memoriam, Artists, Curators, and Scholars Share Memories of David C. Driskell: He ‘Was an Agitator for African American Art’ and ‘Lit the Way in Our Lives and Careers’

April 08, 2020 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Driskell helped build the field of African American art history and was a nexus for three generations of artists, curators, and scholars who have studied and are fortifying the discipline.

New York Times

David Driskell, 88, Pivotal Champion Of African-American Art, Dies

April 07, 2020 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora, College of Arts and Humanities

An artist himself, Professor Driskell recognized the role of black artists in the broader story of American art. He died of the coronavirus.

David C. Driskell, African American Art Pioneer, Dies at 88

April 03, 2020 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Distinguished University Professor revolutionized the field of African American art through his scholarship, innovation and humanity.

Maryland Today

An Activist’s Art

January 30, 2020 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

New exhibit highlights Romare Bearden’s work seeking social change.

Canceled: Huey Copeland: Nineteenth Annual David C. Driskell Center Distinguished Lecture In The Visual Arts In Honor Of David C. Driskell

January 04, 2020 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Announcing the Nineteenth Annual David C. Driskell Center Distinguised Lecture in the Visual Arts in Honor of David C. Driskell

Canceled: Conversation: Professors Driskell And Holton

January 02, 2020 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

A conversation between Professors David C. Driskell and Curlee Holton to highlight Professor Driskell's contribution to the country's artistic history

Mary Schmidt Campbell: Lecture & Book Signing

January 01, 2020 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Announcing Mary Schmidt Campbell Ph.D. lecture and book signing

The Informer

Exhibit Features Diverse Range of African American Artists

September 25, 2019 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

"[Un}Common Collections" opens at the Driskell Center.

Maryland Today

Collecting Call

September 19, 2019 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora, College of Arts and Humanities

Driskell Center exhibit highlights breadth of African American art.

East City Art

The Crayola Gallery of the Banana Factory Arts Presents David C. Driskell and Curlee Raven Holton A Collaboration of Creativity

September 04, 2019 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora, College of Arts and Humanities

Opening: Friday, September 6 from 6pm to 9pm