Dr. John T. Biggers became one of most influential American art educators in the 20th century. His dedication to educating and inspiring the current and future generations would manifest in his own creations and those of his endeared students. John Biggers: Dance of Creation (April 2025)  will explore the work and influence of Dr. Biggers from his time as a student at Hampton Institute (now, Hampton University) to him being a fully-fledged educator and nationally recognized artist.

The exhibition will feature 70 works by Dr. Biggers, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, film, and archived material. Thanks to the generous support of the Bank of America Art Conservation 2023 Project, over 20 drawings and prints on paper have been conserved and will be exhibited for the first time ever. Works by artists who were mentors, lifelong friends, and/or students of Dr. Biggers, such as Elizabeth Catlett, Charles White,  Dr. Samella Lewis, and Earlie Hudnall will also be included throughout the show.

The day of the exhibit is forthcoming and will be announced here.

Curated by Kenlontae Turner,

Curator of Collections, Hampton University Museum