Action Revolutionaries: Celebrating the Legacy of Black Trans Organizing – In Person
Join the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in a discussion with local Black trans leaders on the histories of grassroots organizing and activism for the entire TLGBQ community, as well as within the larger movement for Black liberation. Trans leaders will discuss the foundations of Black trans […]
Exhibition Opening: Tell Our Story: A Tribute to Robert Houston
Tell Our Story, A Tribute to Robert Houston is an assemblage of photographs and photographers whose narratives are grounded in compassion and empathy yet focused on contemporary social commentary. As a grouping, the works share similar stories and methods chronicling a collective history. The exhibition is grounded in Houston’s sense of humanity as seen through […]
Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America -Virtual
Brown Lecture Series: Candacy Taylor. Presented in partnership with the Enoch Pratt Free Library. Candacy Taylor will be in conversation with Jessica Bell Brown about her book, Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America. Candacy Taylor is an award-winning author, photographer and cultural documentarian. Her work has been featured in over 50 media outlets including […]
Tell Our Story: A Tribute to Robert Houston Artist Talk – In Person
Join us for an artist talk of the latest exhibition, Tell Our Story: A Tribute to Robert Houston. This conversation moderated by museum Curator Carol Dyson will examine the works of photographer Robert Houston who documented the Civil Rights movement including the Poor People's Campaign and Resurrection City in Washington, DC along with the photographs […]
Young, Gifted & Woke – Virtual Event
Hosted by 13 year old artist activist, Khloe Thompson, Young, Gifted & Woke Talk Series, is a conversation series with artists and activists working to better the world through creativity and activism in the community. Premieres July 21st! This program is in partnership with the Canady Foundation for the Arts. This event series exposes the […]
Tell Our Stories Youth Photography Workshop – In Person
Sharpen your photography skills with photojournalist Kyle Pompey while exploring the exhibition, Tell Our Story: A Tribute to Robert Houston. Youth will learn how to shoot with a 35mm camera, discover some of the tricks of the trade for captivating photos and be introduced to the works of several African American photographers. Then participants will […]
Make Good Trouble Protest Panel Artists Retrospective – In Person
Join the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in commemorating the Black Lives Matter protests sparked by the death of George Floyd from an artists perspective. Join photojournalist Kyle Pompey and mural artists, Reggie Lewis, Jacob Patton Ado and Philip West, whose works are featured in “Make Good Trouble: Marching for Change” exhibition. They will reflect on […]
Change in Mask Policy – Effective July 29
We encourage all guests to continue to be conscious of COVID-19 guidelines and continue using appropriate hygiene while in the museum.
Young, Gifted & Woke – Virtual Event
Hosted by 13 year old artist activist, Khloe Thompson, Young, Gifted & Woke Talk Series, is a conversation series with artists and activists working to better the world through creativity and activism in the community. Premieres July 21st! This program is in partnership with the Canady Foundation for the Arts. This event series exposes the public and international youth to […]
Member & Volunteer Day: Hot Fun in the Summer Time – In Person
Join us for our summertime Member & Volunteer Open House to learn how you can become a Lewis Museum member and volunteer! Kids and their families can spend the afternoon beating the summertime heat at the Lewis Museum with fun family activities throughout the day. Activities include storytelling puppetry performances by Canady Foundation for the Arts Repertory […]