Before Henry Ossawa Tanner became world-famous for his incredible religious paintings that often incorporated dramatic glowing light, he was outdoors painting nature scenes. These early paintings deserve way more attention than they get.
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William Henry Johnson was a painter associated with the Harlem Renaissance. As a young man, he was trained in the European classical style of painting. While in Europe he moved beyond the classical style as modernism became the trending movement. Upon returning to America, Johnson once again transitioned his painting style — this time into the folk-art tradition.
Freedom Quilts Art Activity and Storytime The Hampton University Museum is the oldest African American museum in the country and one of the oldest museums
Hampton University Museum and the Chrysler Museum of Art Launches New Joint Site for Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship! In partnership with the Chrysler Museum of
Hampton University Museum’s Laurel Tucker Duplessis Online Gift Shop The Hampton University Museum’s Laurel Tucker Duplessis Online Gift Shop is open for business! Click here
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Hampton University Receives $75,000 Preservation Grant to Sustain Historic Mural Housed on Campus
Hampton University Receives $75,000 Preservation Grant to Sustain Historic Mural Housed on Campus The Hampton University Museum will receive $75,000 from the African American Cultural
The HUM was awarded, $218,669 grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Museum Grants for African American History and Culture, Office of
The HUM and Archives was awarded, $249,898 grant from Office Of Museum Services, Institute of Museum and Library Services, Save America’s Treasures Save America’s Treasures:
COVID-19 Updates for IRAAA Journal
