The David C. Driskell Center

Join the hustle at The Driskell Center! We're hiring passionate individuals to be part of our dynamic team. Apply now and make an impact in the world of art and culture! #JobOpening #HustleWithUs #TheDriskellCenter #ArtCommunity Apply online now: https://lnkd.in/ebsm3v3H

TODAY is UMD's annual day of giving! In these 24 hours, students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends from around the world come together to support the university community and what's important to them. The ?? is live: https://lnkd.in/etDFfDtB. Your support for The Driskell Center makes all the difference. Here's what your gift can do: $350 funds a K-12 class visit $425 supplies materials for an exhibition-related, creative activity $500 supports an artist talk to share ideas and inspiration $1,000 gives an undergraduate student an internship opportunity $2,000 provides for artwork conservation to preserve our history $2,500 brings to life a new, commissioned artwork or performance At any level, your gift makes an impact. Help us further our mission as UMD's creative incubator centering Black art!

Join us for the David C. Driskell Distinguished Lecture featuring Dr. Kellie Jones (@doctorkelliejones) as she presents “Suzanne Jackson: Ecologies of Abstraction”! The evening begins with a tea reception at 5 p.m., followed by the announcement of the Book Award at 6 p.m. and the lecture at 6:15 p.m. Our April 3 program marks the kickoff of the 35th Annual James A. Porter Colloquium, organized by Howard University. Register now! https://lnkd.in/e-A4TnHQ @driskellcenter @terparthistory #driskellcenter #blackart #blackartists

Join us for the Claudia DeMonte Endowed Lecture by scholar and writer Dr. Nikki Greene as she discusses her recent book, "Grime, Glitter, and Glass: The Body and the Sonic in Contemporary Black Art" which examines how contemporary Black visual artists use sonic elements to refigure the formal and philosophical developments of Black art and culture. A tea will be hosted at 4 PM, and the lecture will start at 5 PM in the gallery. This event is co-sponsored by The School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and The Department of Art History and Archaeology, and supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org). #driskellcenter #blackart #blackartists #mdartscouncil

Calling recent Art History PhDs! Applications are now open for The Driskell Center's academic year 2025-26 Postdoctoral Curatorial Fellowship sponsored by the Mellon Foundation. The fellowship provides curatorial training and supports scholarly research on the center's collections. Specifically, the fellow will fully participate in preparing a unique exhibition project devoted to celebrating the first 25 years of The Driskell Center. More information and application instructions here: https://lnkd.in/edtJKx79. #driskellcenter #mellonfoundation #arthistory #blackart #jobopportunity #artjobs #museumjobs #phd

Calling recent Art History PhDs! Applications are now open for The Driskell Center's academic year 2025-26 Postdoctoral Curatorial Fellowship sponsored by the Mellon Foundation. The fellowship provides curatorial training and supports scholarly research on the center's collections. Specifically, the fellow will fully participate in preparing a unique exhibition project devoted to celebrating the first 25 years of The Driskell Center. Please see https://lnkd.in/edtJKx79 for more information and application instructions. #driskellcenter #mellonfoundation #arthistory #blackart #jobopportunity #artjobs #museumjobs #phd

Are you interested in working in the arts? The Driskell Center is hiring for Federal Work-Study (FWS) positions. Check out UMD's FWS Jobs webpage: https://lnkd.in/eC7MsvMJ. From there, select Office/Clerical to find the listing and instructions on how to apply! #TheDriskellCenter

The Driskell Center is welcoming submissions for The David C. and Thelma G. Driskell Award for Creative Excellence. This award will allow emerging artists from around the world to work with The Driskell Center’s collections and archives in self-directed research, leading to the creation of a new artistic work. We welcome proposals from teams of emerging artists (two to three total team members), including those who have completed graduate degrees within the last five years. For more information about the award and to apply, please visit https://lnkd.in/emYe4d-q.

June 7 is the birthday of our namesake, David C. Driskell (1931-2020), whose impact reverberates far beyond his lifetime. The Driskell Center celebrates Driskell's legacy through collections and exhibitions that are a testament to his passion for foregrounding the contributions of artists of African descent. ??: David C. Driskell, Cake Carrier, n.d. Drawing, 9 x 7 in. The Driskell Center, ? David C. Driskell. ??: Daniel Mote and David C. Driskell during Driskell's 70th birthday celebration. The Driskell Center, David C. Driskell Papers.

We are seeking a one-year Graduate Assistant (GA) in campus connections and community engagement. The Driskell Center Graduate Assistant will help create mutually beneficial partnerships with other on-campus units to enhance programs and increase the animation of The Driskell Center spaces. Application link: https://lnkd.in/eeCQBPz9