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Op-Ed—The David C. Driskell Center: A Gem In Our Midst

October 20, 2016 Art, College of Arts and Humanities, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

The Driskell Center "maintains and values the contributions of African American artists of the American art canon."

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Op-Ed—The David C. Driskell Center: A Gem In Our Midst

October 20, 2016 Art, College of Arts and Humanities, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

The Driskell Center "maintains and values the contributions of African American artists of the American art canon."

Press Release: Willie Cole: On Site

September 12, 2016 Art, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Artist Willie Cole's Exhibition of Works From the Last Ten Years to Be Presented at the David C. Driskell Center

"Willie Cole: On Site" At The David C. Driskell Center

September 12, 2016 Art, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Exhibition features works from the last ten years.

Nikky Finney, First Year Book Author, Spreads Message On Campus

August 12, 2016 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College of Arts and Humanities, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Finney discusses her work and inspiration with students and faculty.

Hank Willis Thomas And Dr. Derek Conrad Murray - American Visual Scholars Series

August 03, 2016 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Announcing Hank Willis Thomas and Dr. Derek Conrad Murray in conversation

Willie Cole: On Site

August 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 durheing the last ten years

Leslie King-Hammond Leads Driskell Center Lecture On Evolution Of African-American Art

April 08, 2016 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

The David D. Driskell Center hosted its annual distinguished lecture in the visual arts with artist and scholar Leslie King Hammond.

Artist Jefferson Pinder: Exploring Blackness Through Unique Media

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

Jefferson Pinder delivered a lecture on the evolution of blackness throughout American history and the role of art in politics.

Museums Must Reach Into Communities

February 05, 2016 Art, University of Maryland Art Gallery, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College of Arts and Humanities, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Op-ed piece in the Baltimore Sun discusses the importance of the UMD-Phillips Collection partnership and the NEH-funded "Baltimore Stories" project.