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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.

April 23, 2024 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

New Advisory Council Members Appointed at The Driskell Center, University of Maryland

The Driskell Center is pleased to announce the appointment of new Advisory Council members.

February 19, 2024 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

The Driskell Center Archives Receives Gift from Groundbreaking Artist Robin Holder to Establish the Robin Holder Collection

The Driskell Center is proud to announce that the Center’s Archives will be home to the Robin Holder Collection, a gift of the artist.

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Antlers, Glass Mark Exhibit Of California Sculptor In College Park

September 12, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Los Angeles sculptor explores racism, sexism in “Still ...” on display at the David C. Driskell Center.

Sculpture Today And Sculpture Tomorrow

August 03, 2013 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Experts to discuss important art practices and how those practices impact arts eperiences

Alison Saar: Still

August 01, 2013 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

A spiritual and symbolic display through sculpture with Alison Saar: Still

Press Release: Alison Saar: Still...

July 08, 2013 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

A Spiritual and Symbolic Display through Sculpture with Alison Saar: Still… Presented by the David C. Driskell Center.

Designing A Partnership

June 26, 2013

UMD studying potential collaborations with the Corcoran Gallery of Art and Corcoran College of Art + Design.

David C. Driskell Center Bequeathed $2.2M In Art

June 26, 2013

An African-American art collection valued at more than $2.2 million now belongs to the university’s David C. Driskell Center.

2013 Civic Leadership Honoree: David C. Driskell

June 04, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

The Community Foundation for Prince George's County honored David C. Driskell at the 2013 Civic Leadership Awards for his commitment to service in Prince George's County.

Visual Arts And Design

April 03, 2013 Art, University of Maryland Art Gallery, Art History and Archaeology, College of Arts and Humanities, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

UMD signs memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Corcoran Gallery of Art and its College of Art + Design to explore potential partnership.

Driskell Center Announces First Recipient Of James A. Porter And David C. Driskell Book Award

March 26, 2013 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

The Driskell Center announces Bridget R. Cooks as the recipient of the first James A. Porter and David C. Driskell Book Award in African American Art History.

African American Art In Prince George'S County

March 07, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

The David C. Driskell Center presents African American art as a constant feature in the cultural scene of Prince George's County.