Romare Bearden: The Artist as Activist
Reginald F. Lewis Museum 830 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, United StatesRomare Bearden: The Artist as ActivistSaturday, January 12, 1pmExamine how an American artist agitated for change through the power of his art and writing. Join Diedra Harris-Kelley, Co-Director of the Romare Bearden Foundation, for a discussion on Romare Bearden's role as an art activist. This talk will explore Bearden's evolution into a true master artist […]
Short Cutz Program: Coming to America
Reginald F. Lewis Museum 830 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, United StatesShort Cutz Program: Coming to AmericaFriday, January 18, 7pm - Doors open at 6:30pmThe Short Cutz Show live short story-telling series returns with a timely nod to the beloved Eddie Murphy classic film, Coming to America. Immigrant storytellers from various parts of the world and the African Diaspora will share their unique perspective and journey […]
MLK Day Celebration and Day of Service 2019
Reginald F. Lewis Museum 830 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, United StatesKaiser Permanente Presents: MLK Day Celebration and Day of Service 2019Monday, January 21, 11am to 4pmCelebrate the holiday with musical performances, theater readings, a book discussion with Dr. King's barber, films and craft activities for the family. Kaiser Permanente will provide an array of resource services for the community including free health screenings.Program activities include:A […]
Sunday @ 2 Film: Black is the Color (52 min)
Reginald F. Lewis Museum 830 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, United StatesSunday @ 2 Film: Black is the ColorSunday, January 27, 2pmBlack is the Color (52 min) highlights key moments in the history of African American visual art from Edmonia Lewis to the work of contemporary artists such as Whitfield Lovell, Kerry James Marshall, Ellen Gallagher and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Art historians and gallery owners place the works […]
FREE Family Day – Romare Bearden
Reginald F. Lewis Museum 830 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, United StatesRomare Bearden Family DaySaturday, February 2, 11 am to 3 pmCelebrate the colorful works of collage artist Romare Bearden with fun filled activities for the family. Tour the art gallery […]
Film – Smithsonian Channel’s – “The Green Book”
Reginald F. Lewis Museum 830 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, United StatesThursday February 7th, 6 pmThe Green Book: Guide to FreedomFilm, Reception & Panel DiscussionIn partnership with the Smithsonian Channel take in the new film and engage in a panel discussion […]
David Driskell: Memories of Romare Bearden
Reginald F. Lewis Museum 830 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, United StatesThe Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland AfricanAmerican History & Culture & The Pierians, Incorporated, Baltimore ChapterPresent a Lecture by Dr. David C. Driskell: “Memories of Romare Bearden”Saturday, February 9, 1pmDr. David C. Driskell, […]
NAACP – History & the Baltimore Connection
Reginald F. Lewis Museum 830 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, United StatesThe History of the NAACP: The Baltimore ConnectionSaturday, February 16, NoonEnjoy a living history performance, film and talk about the NAACP and its leaders from the Jim Crow and Civil […]
Talks and Thoughts Series: Blackface and Its Legacy
Reginald F. Lewis Museum 830 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, United StatesTalks and Thoughts Series: Blackface and Its LegacySunday, Feb 17, 2 pm - 4 pm(Photo Credit: Ethnic Notions, 1987) - From Today Show former Host Megyn Kelly’s defense of Blackface worn for Halloween […]
Museum Nights @ The Lewis
Reginald F. Lewis Museum 830 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, United StatesMuseum Nights @ The LewisThursday, February 21, 6pm to 9pmThird Thursday is now Museum Nights @ the Lewis!We know you LOVED Third Thursdays, but it’s time to try something NEW. […]