Black Women in Visual Art

Are you passionate about modern and contemporary African art??We’re hiring a Curatorial Assistant at the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA)!?This exciting role offers you the chance to work closely with artists, scholars, and curators in shaping compelling exhibitions and public programs. If you have strong research skills, a deep interest in African art, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you!? ? Find out more at wearemowaa.org/join-us

ROM is pleased to announce the appointment of?Tandazani Dhlakama?as ROM’s new Curator of Global Africa, joining the Museum from Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) in Cape Town, South Africa. Dhlakama is a Zimbabwean-born curator who has worked in Zimbabwe and South Africa over the past 15 years, with a focus on art and artists from Africa and the African diaspora. As the ROM Curator of Global Africa, Dhlakama will lead a collaborative approach to stewarding and reinterpreting Canada’s largest collection of African art and culture. This includes developing and implementing a new vision for temporary and permanent displays for this important ROM collections area, and furthering engagement with diverse African and diaspora communities in the Greater Toronto Area, as well as the broader community. https://lnkd.in/g73nfbrA

Exciting news!??? We’re thrilled to announce that Erin Harkey will be joining Americans for the Arts as our new CEO this March. Erin’s leadership story is incredible - as Commissioner of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), she championed unprecedented support for the arts, leading the city’s largest-ever expansion of arts funding. But what really stands out is her passionate commitment to making arts and culture accessible to all communities. Following an extensive national search, Erin will join AFTA as CEO this March. At a time when our country needs connection more than ever, we believe arts and culture have a unique power to unite people across all backgrounds and beliefs. Erin’s joining us at this transformative moment, and we’re excited to see how her innovative vision will help strengthen local arts agencies and create more vibrant communities where arts and culture thrive across America. Welcome, Erin!??? Read more:?https://lnkd.in/eVNsQKjE

The City of Atlanta is thrilled to welcome Adriane Jefferson as the new Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs! Bringing nearly two decades of experience as a cultural equity expert, arts administrator, and advocate for transformational change, Adriane comes to the City with a bold vision for Atlanta’s vibrant cultural scene. From overseeing iconic events like the Atlanta Jazz Festival to fostering inclusivity and equity in the arts, she’s ready to shape a future where creativity and community thrive together. Adriane’s committed to amplifying the voices of our artists, preserving our rich heritage, and celebrating our city’s dynamic cultural legacy. Click the link in our bio for the full press release. #WelcometoAtlanta #AtlantaArts #CulturalEquity #MovingAtlantaForward Graphic by: Antonia Hull, City of Atlanta, Office of the Mayor

Unpopular perspective, but instead of publicly announcing your sustainability and DEI progress, focus your efforts internally. Make this work an integral part of your organization’s operations. In other words, this work should be a no-brainer because it is baked into the organizational culture. This is not the time for external messaging around people and planet work, because there is a real risk that companies and organizations could be targeted by this current administration’s “policies.” Additionally, sustainability reporting may need to take a back seat as it falls within the realm of public communication and potentially puts your organization at risk of being targeted as well. You should continue to meet your reporting obligations in other jurisdictions, however. Here’s the thing: This toxic political landscape that we are navigating is yet a mere blip in the context of this work which is centered on longevity, habitability, care. The efforts we commit to now are vital more than ever because they will inevitably outlive every policy that is attempting to penalize work that centers people and the planet. This is actually an opportunity to transform your organizational culture to reflect empathic values for generations to come. In other words, whether or not you continue to prioritize people and planet will be the difference between whether or not your organization is relevant in the future. And the best place to start is right where you are.

I am deeply honored and excited to share that I’m joining the Knight Foundation as Vice President of Arts. Knight’s unwavering commitment to fostering creativity and strengthening communities through the arts resonates deeply with my own vision. I look forward to building on the Foundation’s remarkable legacy, collaborating with incredible colleagues and partners to strengthen cultural ecosystems and support artists and arts organizations who are making meaningful impact in local communities across the nation.

OPEN CALL: The Black Curatorial Institute at the Black Artists Archive Read the full listing on our website:? https://lnkd.in/ebk7GeMN? ?? Affordable pricing plans/payment options available ?? Online ?? Enroll now The Black Curatorial Institute (BCI), a new learning center advancing the curatorial experience, creates a new professional development opportunity for arts professionals unlike any that are currently available in the sector.? By taking the courses, you’ll gain actionable strategies to implement anti-racist practices in art institutions, comprehensive knowledge and practical application of Black curatorial, archival, & community engagement frameworks, will explore the intersections of art, colonialism, capitalism, racism, and social justice and engage in interactive learning, with real-world case studies and practical tools. As the social expectations of art museums change, Black Curatorial Institute equips arts professionals and enthusiasts alike with the skills to recognize and challenge systemic biases while building inclusive, equitable environments in the art world.

Field News: Deana Haggag to Helm Mellon Foundation Arts and Culture Grantmaking "The Mellon Foundation today announced that celebrated arts leader and advocate, Deana Haggag, will be promoted to the institutional leadership role of Program Director for Arts and Culture, effective January 1, 2025. She succeeds Emil J. Kang, who will step down at the end of this year. In this role, Haggag will drive the Foundation’s arts grantmaking area, nurturing and fortifying visionary leadership, securing artistic and cultural legacies, and improving the working conditions that enable the arts ecosystems of the nation." https://lnkd.in/erS-MyDU