Museum of the African Diaspora

MoAD celebrates Black cultures, ignites challenging conversations, and inspires learning through the global lens of the African Diaspora.

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Visit our galleries in person to view five new exhibitions and join us online for weekly programming.

BOOK TICKETS

Current Exhibitions

Elegies

Still Lifes in Contemporary Art

Curated by Monique Long

Third Floor Gallery

Mar 31, 2022

Aug 21, 2022

David Huffman

Terra Incognita

Co-curated by Elena Gross and Emily Kuhlmann

Second Floor Gallery

Mar 31, 2022

Sep 18, 2022

Richard-Jonathan Nelson

Interlacing distributed intelligence/ noir care

Curated by Elena Gross

2nd Floor Salon

Jun 22, 2022

Sep 18, 2022

Njideka Akunyili Crosby

Dwellers: Native One

Curated by Micki Meng and Haley Mellin.

2nd Floor Exterior

Apr 22, 2022

Sep 18, 2022

Sam Vernon

Impasse of Desires

Curated by Elena Gross

1st Floor - Lloyd H. Dean Gallery

Mar 31, 2022

Sep 18, 2022

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Coming this Fall

The New Black Vanguard: Photography between Art and Fashion

Curated by Antwaun Sargent

Upcoming

Programs & Events

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Virtual

Open Mic Night

Featuring Nana Boateng

Paradise by Abdulrazak Gurnah

Chef-in-Residence Bryant Terry Presents

Sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, 4 Color Books, and San Francisco Chronicle

In-Person at MoAD

KP Thrive @ MoAD

Community Free Day | KP Thrive @ MoAD

Sep 10, 2022

In-person at Jessie Square

Yerba Buena Gardens Festival

Poetic Tuesdays with MoAD

Sep 13, 2022

Virtual

Featuring Ashia Ajani

Open Mic Night | Featuring Ashia Ajani

Sep 15, 2022

Virtual

Awards Ceremony

African Literary Award Ceremony

Sep 25, 2022

City View at Metreon, SF

The Best Ball in the Bay Area

Afropolitan Ball 2022

Oct 15, 2022

Virtual

Featuring reelaviolette botts-ward

Open Mic Night | Featuring reelaviolette botts-ward

Oct 20, 2022

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EDUCATION

Lesson Plans, Museum Tours, MoAD in the Classroom, Education Resources, Original Programs, Workshops, Talks, and Engaging Events.

MoAD is committed to cultivating young people’s curiosity and creativity while developing a shared appreciation for our history and artistic legacy.

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Education Programs

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K-12

Create art memories with a variety of fun interactive activities and lesson plans. Our educators share foundational art concepts to inspire a lifetime of artistry. Ages 5-18

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Teens

Work collaboratively with local black art professionals and learn skills in engaging mediums like photography and podcasting all while developing related technical experience. Get involved today! Ages 13-19

Families

MoAD’s Education team has designed hands-on and digital activities that inspire young artists and their adults. Be sure to ask us about our Family Backpacks program on your next visit. We also invite you to visit our events calendar to view upcoming opportunities for families.

College & Adult

Discover a wealth of knowledge from across the African Diaspora. Exchange ideas with a community interested in broadening their knowledge of the arts and learn about featured artists from our curated education resources.

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In Solidarity, We Read On!

We stand with our Black communities nationally and globally who are actively dismantling and resisting white supremacy, police brutality, and racial violence. MoAD is accountable to our values and mission to be a space for learning, critical dialogue, and a platform for Black voices. We find opportunities to learn, heal, and continue our resistance on the page. Read on with us.

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