Spelman College Museum Marks 30 Years with Major Retrospective of Black Women’s Art
Event summary
- Spelman College Museum of Fine Art celebrates its 30th anniversary with the exhibition 'Between Here & Infinity,' featuring 70 works by Black women artists from its permanent collection.
- Exhibition opens in two phases: September 9, 2026, at the Bank of America Gallery, and October 1, 2026, in the Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby Academic Center.
- Curated by Liz Andrews, Ph.D., the exhibition explores Black feminist imagination through five thematic sections: Root, Threshold, Interior, Expanse, and Horizon.
- Supported by grants from the Mellon Foundation, Lauren Amos Foundation, Paul R. Jones Heritage Fund, and Friends of the Museum Fund.
The big picture
Spelman College Museum’s 30th-anniversary exhibition underscores its leadership in showcasing Black women’s art, aligning with broader trends in cultural institutions prioritizing diversity and representation. The event highlights the museum’s strategic focus on scholarship and public engagement, reinforcing its position as a key player in the arts and education sectors.
What we're watching
- Cultural Influence
- How the exhibition will elevate Spelman College’s role in preserving and promoting Black women’s art.
- Funding Sustainability
- Whether the museum can maintain its growth trajectory with continued philanthropic support.
- Audience Engagement
- The pace at which digital and physical engagement with the collection will expand post-exhibition.