Museum of the African Diaspora

Museum
of the
African
Diaspora

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

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Current Exhibitions

Richard-Jonathan Nelson

Interlacing distributed intelligence/ noir care

Curated by Elena Gross

2nd Floor Salon

Jun 22, 2022

Sep 18, 2022

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

Emerging Artist: Cynthia Aurora Brannvall

The Threads That Bind

Curated by Elena Gross

2nd Floor Salon

Mar 31, 2022

Jun 12, 2022

Njideka Akunyili Crosby

Dwellers: Native One

Curated by Micki Meng and Haley Mellin.

2nd Floor Exterior

Apr 22, 2022

Sep 18, 2022

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Upcoming

Programs & Events

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Virtual

In the Artist's Studio

Funded by the Westridge Foundation

In-Person at MoAD

Artist Talk

Emerging Artist Program presents Richard-Jonathan Nelson in conversation with Tosha Stimage

BLUES IN THE CITY with Marcus Shelby and Dr. Rupa Marya, MD

Yerba Buena Gardens Festival

In-Person at MoAD

KP Thrive @ MoAD

Community Free Day | KP Thrive @ MoAD

Jul 9, 2022

Virtual

Revolution from Afar with Director Bentley Brown

African Diaspora Film Club | Revolution from Afar with Director Bentley Brown

Jul 9, 2022

In-Person at MoAD

Summer Soul with Tiffany Austin

Performance | Summer Soul with Tiffany Austin

Jul 9, 2022

In-Person at MoAD

Gardener by Yashua Klos and conversation with Michael Ealy

Activation | Gardener by Yashua Klos, followed by a conversation with Michael Ealy

Jul 16, 2022

Virtual

Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum

In the Artist's Studio | Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum

Jul 19, 2022

Virtual

Featuring DonJuan Carter-Woodard

Open Mic Night | Featuring DonJuan Carter-Woodard

Jul 21, 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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