Syd Carpenter and vanessa german, two renowned sculptors with ties to Pittsburgh and a gift for blending found objects into their works, will be among the featured artists in two Northwest ...

This story was originally published in ESSENCE’s special 55th anniversary July/August 2025 issue, on stands now. When ESSENCE magazine’s inaugural issue was released in May of 1970, it stood alone in ...

Founded in Chicago, Black Collectors Guild has grown from social club to influential collective of Black art lovers.

October 25 is National Art Today! It's a day where people can take a moment to celebrate the works of fine art.

Elizabeth Catlett (1915–2012) was a revolutionary printmaker, sculptor, and painter with a body of work spanning six-plus decades. This fall, the Art Institute of Chicago presents a long-overdue ...

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Throughout the city’s history, women have shaped Milwaukee in ways seen and unseen. This week, we'll hear from the Black women who shaped Milwaukee’s arts scene for a generation — many without the ...

By: Tavon N. Thomasson Special to the AFRO tthomasson@afro.com The Harriet Tubman Spirit Awards honored local leaders March ...