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 with storyteller Diane Macklin. Build a musical instrument inspired by Bearden’s jazz art works incorporating collage, printmaking and cardboard. Enjoy youth performances by Muse 360 […]
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 with historians and other key figures connected to the film. Limited seating is available. An RSVP is required.Click here to RSVP with the Smithsonian Channel.
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, one of the world’s leading authorities on the subject of African-American art, will give a lecture discussing his personal memories of Romare Bearden and his […]
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 Rights era. See a living history performance of activist Juanita Jackson Mitchell by Janice Curtis Greene, hear a lecture on the Baltimore branch by Professor […]
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 costumes to the recent scandal of Virginia’s Governor’s use of Blackface in college, Blackface is rearing its ugly head. Join the Reginald F. Lewis Museum […]
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. Third Thursday is getting REMIXED and we are bringing you diverse music options, a new food and drink menu, VIP areas, and access to the […]
Johns Hopkins Day
Reginald F. Lewis Museum 830 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, United StatesJohns Hopkins DaySaturday, February 23, 2019, 10 am to 5 pmBring your Hopkins ID and experience a day at the Lewis Museum - FREE! There will be music, films, art activities and of course our breathtaking exhibitions and permanent collection. This is a day for the entire family. 10 am to 3 pm - First FloorChildren's […]
Dance Showcase: Exhibit Expressions
Reginald F. Lewis Museum 830 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, United StatesDance and Musical Showcases: Exhibit Expressions Saturday, February 23, 1 pm & 2 pm Explore visionary artist Romare Bearden’s works and life through the world of dance. Dance Baltimore Repertory Ensemble will perform dance interpretations based on his works. Visitors will view Bearden’s works following the showcase. In conjunction with Romare Bearden: Visionary Artist US […]
Conjure Woman: Faith Healers, Hoodoo and Spirituality
Reginald F. Lewis Museum 830 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, United StatesConjure Woman: Faith Healers, Hoodoo and Spirituality Saturday, March 2, 1 pm Spend the afternoon with scholars and artists exploring the mystical world of conjure women in the black community. Hear musical selections from Oma Pearl of the Conjure Woman Band followed with a discussion on black blues women and the conjure tradition. Associate […]