African Diaspora Art Museum of Atlanta (ADAMA)

Tickets for our Inaugural Flowers x Seeds Fundraising Gala are available now! ⁠ ⁠ At the first annual event we will recognize our Flower award recipient Dr. Arturo Lindsey, a Panamanian-born artist, scholar, and Professor Emeritus of art and art history at Spelman College.⁠ ⁠ Stay connected to learn more about Dr. Lindsey and find out who our Seed winner will be! ⁠ ⁠ This gala serves as ADAMA's primary fundraising initiative, with all proceeds supporting the development of a world-class arts destination, as well as ongoing educational initiatives, exhibitions, and public programming. ⁠ ⁠ Tickets are $175 per person. You do not want to miss your chance to be part of this amazing experience! Space is limited! Grab your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gjD2crkH⁠ ⁠ ABOUT THE AWARD⁠ The Judith Alexander Foundation has generously provided a grant for the first presentation of The Nellie Mae Rowe Award to be awarded to our committee-selected Flower and Seed honorees.⁠ ⁠ The Judith Alexander Foundation (JAF) honors the multifaceted legacy of the late art patron, Judith Alexander, by supporting Georgia visual artists and by preserving and expanding recognition of the extraordinary existence and artistry of Nellie Mae Rowe.

✨ADAMA was thrilled to welcome Grant Wainscott, Vice President of Ecosystem Expansion at Metro Atlanta Chamber to view our current exhibit "If You Look Hard Enough You Can See Our Future." It was an inspiring visit, filled with meaningful conversations about art, culture, and the powerful role that ADAMA plays in connecting and celebrating the African diaspora here in Atlanta. 🌍 We’re excited to continue building partnerships that strengthen our city’s cultural ecosystem and bring impactful art experiences to the heart of the South. Thank you, Grant, for your support and vision for a thriving Atlanta! 💫

We regret to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances, our upcoming ADAMA Arts Salon scheduled for TODAY, Sunday, October 20th has been canceled. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Our team is dedicated to providing enriching experiences and we are already working to reschedule this event. We promise to keep you updated with new dates and details as soon as they become available. Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for ADAMA's events. We look forward to welcoming you soon under better circumstances. Stay connected with us for future updates!

Only 2 more weeks until If You Look Hard Enough, You Can See Our Future closes! Don’t miss your chance to experience this incredible exhibition of Southern African contemporary art right here at ADAMA. 🎨✨⁠ ⁠ Join us for gallery hours Thursday - Saturday from 12 PM - 5 PM, and immerse yourself in powerful works that explore themes of love, loss, and hope for a brighter future. You have until November 2nd, so be sure to stop by!⁠ ⁠ 📍 ADAMA - African Diaspora Art Museum of Atlanta⁠ 🎟️ Admission is FREE!⁠ ⁠ #ADAMA #ArtExhibit #SouthernAfricanArt #AtlantaArtScene #CulturalCapital #AfricanDiasporaArt #ArtInAtlanta #CountdownToClosing

Join us for the next ADAMA Arts Salon, this Sunday, October 20th at 2 PM! This session promises an engaging exploration into the vibrant and ever-evolving world of art from the African Diaspora. It’s the perfect occasion to connect with fellow creatives, collaborate on future projects, and draw inspiration from the incredible talent within our community.⁠ ⁠ This time, Jasmine Wilson (@jasmineheals), a renowned sound healer and curator, will moderate a thought-provoking conversation with the dynamic artist Shanequa Gay (@shanequagay_). The discussion will delve into Shanequa's artistic endeavors, which thoughtfully center around themes of Blackness, postcolonialism, and healing, both in the American South and within African communities.⁠ ⁠ Bonus: Attendees will also have the exclusive opportunity to view our latest exhibition, "If You Look Hard Enough You Can See Our Future! This is an experience you won’t want to miss at ADAMA!⁠ ⁠ 📅 Date: Sunday, October 20th ⁠ ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM ⁠ 📍 Location: African Diaspora Art Museum of Atlanta (ADAMA) @pittsburghyards⁠ 🎟️ Admission is FREE!⁠ ⁠ RSVP now to secure your spot and immerse yourself in a world where art meets heritage and dialogue ignites inspiration!https://bit.ly/3NrYxAI #ADAMAArtsSalon #ArtCulture #DiasporaArt

Join us for ADAMA's upcoming livestreamed in-person Arts Salon. Errin Haines to moderate a conversation with artist Sam Nhlengethwa, Diane Victor and Mbongeni Buthelezi. Each panelist is a visiting artist from South Africa whose artworks are included in ADAMA's exhibition, If You Look Hard Enough, You Can See Our Future. About Moderator: Errin Haines is editor at large and a founding mother of The 19th, a nonprofit, independent newsroom focused on the intersection of gender, politics and policy. Errin was previously national writer on race and ethnicity for The Associated Press. Errin’s expertise on issues of race, gender and politics make her a thought leader in her industry. Sam Nhlengethwa: Sam's work is largely figurative and explores themes close to his heart like jazz, human interactions, and contemporary Africa. His fine sense of colour and form lend an abstract quality to his work, which has been included in many contemporary South African art publications and can be found in leading South African and International collections. He has exhibited all over the world – from South Africa to Senegal, New York to Cologne. A major survey exhibition, titled Life, Jazz and Lots of Other Things, was hosted by SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah, Georgia in 2014, which was then co-hosted in Atlanta by SCAD and the Carter Center. His work has also featured on a number of international biennales. Diane Victor: Is renowned for her expert printmaking and draughtsmanship. Victor positions herself within the South African context through bold confrontations with difficult and, at times, taboo subject matter. Her large scale drawings and etchings demonstrate a command of mark-making, which she uses to render her subjects in affecting detail. Her work poses challenges to social and political life in contemporary South Africa, considering issues of corruption, violence and an unequal power distribution. Victor has exhibited at numerous venues around South Africa and internationally and her work is part of a number of important collections. Mbongeni Buthelezi: Known for his plastic painting and environmental themes, Mbongeni repurposes plastic for use in his artwork in an effort to minimise pollution, and to raise awareness of the dangers of single use plastic that ends up in oceans and landfills. The use of these materials shows Buthelezi's awareness of environmental problems and the physical decay of the townships as well as the references to general social and political impoverishment and flaw of opportunities and alternatives that he observes in South Africa. His works have been exhibited internationally at solo and group exhibitions, including the Museum of African Art in New York, the Goch Museum in Germany as well as the Prague Biennale. _______________________ ADAMA Arts Salon is a series of conversations featuring contemporary artists, curators, scholars, and more from across the African Diaspora.

🎨✨ Atlanta Art Week kicks off today and for the next seven days people from across the globe will gather to celebrate the art and culture of the cultural capital of the South! ADAMA in partnership with @nandosusa we are thrilled to invite you to celebrate and join us for A Day at ADAMA: Closing Art Week Celebration on October 6th! Let’s wrap up this amazing week with a day full of Southern African art, culture, and inspiring conversation. Enjoy a delicious brunch catered by Nando’s, experience a live Arts Salon featuring visiting artists from South Africa, and take part in a curator-led tour of our latest exhibition, If You Look Hard Enough, You Can See Our Future. It’s going to be a day to remember! 📅 Date: Sunday, October 6th ⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM 📍 ADAMA - African Diaspora Art Museum of Atlanta 🎟️ RSVP now for FREE. Space is Limited. Secure your spot! https://bit.ly/3BkwS1K Come celebrate Atlanta Art Week with us! ✨

Join us for ADAMA's upcoming livestreamed in-person Arts Salon. Halima Taha to moderate a conversation with artist and scholar Jamele Wright Sr. The conversation will dive into Jamele's artistic practice and center the American South and African artistic relations. About Moderator: Halima Taha is best known for her groundbreaking bestseller, Collecting African American Art: Works on Paper and Canvas, the first book to validate the collection of fine art, printmaking, and photography by Americans of African descent as viable assets and commodities within the art market. In addition, her extensive expertise laid the groundwork for building and educating worldwide markets in conjunction with the historic National Black Fine Art Show (1997-2009). Her work catalyzed prominent museums to pursue African-American art collections for exhibition and acquisition within the first two decades of this century. Taha is an art professional and tireless advocate for artists and Black visual culture; her curatorial, art advisory, and strategic planning develop corporate and not-for-profit programs and audiences. Halima is committed to nurturing the development, documentation, and acquisition of contemporary visual culture as a professional speaker, curator, and arts writer. Currently she is the artistic chair of the Hammonds House Museum and a content specialist for the Getty Research Institute's Oral History Project in conjunction with UC Berkeley. Halima currently serves on the boards of the Brandywine Workshop & Archive and the Clara Elizabeth Jackson Carter Foundation. She is an Advisor for the Calabar Artist Residences at Colab Arts, the Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts (EFA Studios), and the Ntozake Shange Trust. Jamele Wright Sr: Born and raised in Ohio, at the age of 22 Jamele Wright, Sr. moved with his family to Atlanta, Georgia. While raising a family Jamele produced art, jazz, and poetry events throughout Atlanta. Realizing that there were many young artists not being represented he started a gallery called Neo Renaissance Art House. After curating the gallery for over a year Jamele was inspired to pursue his own artistic career. After a few solo and group exhibitions Mr. Wright graduated from Georgia State University with a B.A. in Art History. He concentrated on African and African American Contemporary Art. Jamele graduated with Master of Fine Art from School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, New York. He completed a residency at MASS MoCA, Golden Foundation, and Vermont Studio Center as well as artist in resident at Gibbes Museum, Charleston, SC. He currently maintains his practice in Atlanta, Georgia. _______________________ ADAMA Arts Salon is a series of conversations featuring contemporary artists, curators, scholars, and more from across the African Diaspora.

🌟 Meet Halima Taha @halimatahaproarts, a pionieering figure in the art world and our featured moderator for the upcoming ADAMA Arts Salon! ⁠ ⁠ Halima is best known for her bestseller Collecting African American Art: Works on Paper and Canvas, which revolutionized how African American art is valued in the art market. Her expertise has paved the way for major museums to recognize and acquire African American art, shaping the art landscape for the past two decades. 🎨✨⁠ ⁠ As a curator, art advisor, and advocate for Black visual culture, Halima’s work continues to inspire and elevate contemporary art. We are honored to have her moderate a conversation with Jamele Wright Sr. on Sunday, September 15th, diving into his artistic practice and the connections between the American South and African traditions.⁠ ⁠ Don’t miss this chance to hear from Halima and Jamele in person at ADAMA!⁠ ⁠ 📅 Date: Sunday, September 29th⁠ ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM⁠ 📍 Location: African Diaspora Art Museum of Atlanta (ADAMA) @pittsburghyards⁠ 🎟️ Admission is FREE!⁠ ⁠ RSVP today to be part of this powerful conversation! https://bit.ly/4gCCqon ⁠ #ADAMAArtsSalon #HalimaTaha #AfricanAmericanArt #CulturalConversations #AtlantaArtScene #ArtExhibit #ArtEvents #BlackVisualCulture

🎨✨ Join us for the next ADAMA Arts Salon, this Sunday, September 29st at 2 PM! We will bring together creatives and art lovers to discuss and celebrate the beauty and impact of art from the African Diaspora. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect, collaborate, and be inspired by incredible talent. Halima Taha will moderate a conversation with artist Jamele Wright surrounding Jamele's artisitc practice, centering the American South and African artistic relations. Bonus: Attendees will also get a chance to view our latest exhibition, If You Look Hard Enough, You Can See Our Future, featuring stunning Southern African contemporary artworks. Don’t miss this unique experience at ADAMA! 📅 Date: Sunday, September 29st ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM 📍 Location: African Diaspora Art Museum of Atlanta (ADAMA) @pittburghyards 🎟️ Admission is FREE! RSVP now to reserve your spot and immerse yourself in the world of art and culture! https://bit.ly/4gCCqon #ADAMAArtsSalon #SouthernAfricanArt #CulturalCapital #AfricanDiasporaArt #ArtExhibit #AtlantaEvents #ConnectThroughArt