News & Announcements

Jefferson Pinder

January 02, 2016 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

An exploration identity politics through break dancing.

Willie Cole coming to the David C. Driskell Center

January 01, 2016 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

In Willie Cole's upcoming exhibit, discover work created by the artist during the last ten years

Students Share Stories And Inspirations At The David C. Driskell Center

October 25, 2015 College of Arts and Humanities, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

The Writer's Bloc covers of the third annual Driskell After Dark: Resistance, Hope & Justice in Art, Poetry & Song event.

Jefferson Pinder Presents Dark Matter(S) At The David C. Driskell Center

September 09, 2015 Art, College of Arts and Humanities, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

An exploration identity politics through break dancing.

Reception And Release Of Limited Edition Artist Book "The Battle Of And For The Black Face Boy" By Nikky Finney - Book Signing Event

August 05, 2015 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Announcing Nikky Finney's visit to the Driskell Center for book signing event

Artists And Collectors: Collaborations And Influences

August 04, 2015 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Announcing a panel discussion to explore the many connections between artists and art collectors

Press Release: Collector's Legacy: Selections From The Sandra And Lloyd Baccus Collection

August 01, 2015 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Announcing the Center's exibition - Collector's Legacy: Selections from the Sandra and Lloyd Baccus Collection

$1.25 Million Mellon Grant Awarded To Umd Arts And Humanities College

July 15, 2015 Center for Global Migration Studies, College of Arts and Humanities, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora, Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities

UMD to help transform the future of digital scholarship and research on African American history and culture.

Professor Curlee R. Holton Receives Lifetime Achievement Award From Anyone Can Fly Foundation

April 02, 2015 College of Arts and Humanities, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

The annual award is given to an individual who has demonstrated a lifetime of impassioned dedication to enriching and making known the history of African American art and culture.

State Of The Art Galleries

March 03, 2015 Art, University of Maryland Art Gallery, College of Arts and Humanities, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora, Herman Maril Gallery

Though some of the campus’ art galleries may be hidden, they showcase a diverse sampling of artwork.