We don’t see enough African American art in museums and in text books. Artists like Faith Ringgold have actively worked to bring attention to the need for a more diverse representation of artists in museums, galleries, and education, but there’s still a lot of work to be done.
A recent study found that artists in 18 major museums are 85% white and 87% male.
Photo credit: Mona Chalabi and hyperallergic.com | Mona Chalabi working on Who are You Here to See?
But we don’t need to rely on what the museums are displaying… we can curate a diverse representation of artists for our kids to explore.
There are so many amazing African American artists we can introduce to our kids, and I have a brand new workshop course that introduces the work of six artists that every child should know.
Together, we’ll dive in and discover more about:
Faith Ringgold
Gordon Parks
Alma Thomas
Jacob Lawrence
Augusta Savage
And Horace Pippin
This workshop consists of pre-recorded kid-friendly video lessons and a pdf guide with extra information and a variety of project idea suggestions for you to choose from.
Your kids will get to know a little more about the artists’ backgrounds, and what inspired them to create their art.
We’ll take a close look at one work of art for each artist, and your kids will be invited to observe the art, and then learn more about the piece.
There are NO live meetups or classes to attend, so you can bring the art into your curriculum when it’s convenient for your schedule.
Your kids will learn about photography, painting, and sculpture, and textile arts... and we’ll see how historical events including The Great Migration, The Harlem Renaissance, and Civil Rights Movement impacted these artists’ work.
Registration is open for the African American Art History Workshop, and I’m so excited to hear your kids’ responses to the work and see the sensational art they’ll create!
When you purchase the workshop, make sure to hop into our fun facebook group to let me know!
I’m excited to introduce your kids to these six amazing African American artists. If you have any questions about the workshop, feel free to email me or ask in our free Facebook group!
Wishing you a wonderful autumn full of learning and fun!
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