Classes & Lectures
African-American Art Legacy & Literacy Class (AAAL) presented by Anthony & Davida Artis
January 20 - May 18, 2024 | Every 3rd Saturday of the Month
Saginaw Art Museum
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Join us at the Saginaw Art Museum as we share the stories behind the African-American artists and their works through an interactive lecture format that includes reading children’s books, watching videos, and viewing original works from The Anthony & Davida Artis Collection of African-American Fine Art. Participants are invited to come to any or all of the monthly sessions taking place from December 30, 2023 through May 2024 to learn the histories of notable Black artists. Content is intended for youth and adults.
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December 30, 2023 – Benny Andrews
January 20, 2024 – Jacob Lawrence
February 17, 2024 Mary Lee Bendolph, Essie Bendolph Pettway
& Gee’s Bend Artists/Quilters
March 16, 2024 Faith Ringgold
April 20, 2024 Winfred Rembert
May 18, 2024 Augusta Savage
All sessions take place 1-3pm at the Saginaw Art Museum
Registration is requested, but not required.
Exhibitions
Anthony and Davida Artis are currently working on their next Exhibition Schedule. We are currently planning a nationally-traveling exhibition for years 2022-2032 throughout 40 major U.S. cities. Please join our email list or contact us for more information.
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Become a Corporate Sponsor of our next Exhibition.
The Collection and Fine Art Class currently appearing at the Flint Public Library
The African-American Art Legacy and Literacy Class will continue throughout the year on the first Wednesday of every month from 4 to 6 p.m. Learn more.
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History of Exhibitions and Public Showings
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Saginaw Art Museum (2020 – 2021) – Regional Exhibition
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Flint Institute of Arts (2020) – Local Exhibition
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Baker College (2019)
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Mott Community College (2017)
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Grand Blanc Academy (2016)
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Kettering University (2016)
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Flint Public Library (2015)
According to Saginaw Art Museum Director, Michael Kolleth, “What excites me most about being able to feature this amazing exhibition is that Anthony and Davida have put together a world class collection of artwork with cultural resonance and historical importance. There is a sense of focus and composition in each of the pieces they have purchased over a relatively short period of time; and they pulled it all together with strength of intelligence and wise investing.”
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Exhibitions
Anthony and Davida Artis are currently working on their next Exhibition Schedule. We are currently planning a nationally-traveling exhibition throughout 40 major U.S. cities. Please join our email list or contact us for more information.
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Become a Corporate Sponsor of our next Exhibition.
Current Exhibitions
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Kalamazoo Institute of Arts January 21, 2024 to April 14, 2024 - Two Artworks appearing in the exhibition American Realism: Visions of America 1900-1950. Learn More.
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History of Exhibitions and Public Showings
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Flint Institute of Arts (2023) - Two Artworks appearing in the exhibition American Realism: Visions of America 1900-1950
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Saginaw Art Museum (2020 – 2021) – Regional Exhibition
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Flint Institute of Arts (2020) – Local Exhibition
-
Baker College (2019)
-
Mott Community College (2017)
-
Grand Blanc Academy (2016)
-
Kettering University (2016)
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Flint Public Library (2015)
According to Saginaw Art Museum Director, Michael Kolleth, “What excites me most about being able to feature this amazing exhibition is that Anthony and Davida have put together a world class collection of artwork with cultural resonance and historical importance. There is a sense of focus and composition in each of the pieces they have purchased over a relatively short period of time; and they pulled it all together with strength of intelligence and wise investing.”
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