Programs
& Residencies

Launched in 2015 by award-winning author Faith Adiele and musician and educator Holly Shogbesan, African Book Club is a free monthly series that celebrates the current renaissance of African literature. The series highlights Africa’s diversity by seeking out female and LGBTQ voices, newer literary genres like Afro-Futurism, Young Adult, and Mystery, and representation from all 50+ countries, including translations from Arabic, French, and Portuguese.

The African Diaspora Film Club meets virtually every other month to discuss films related to the African diaspora. All films are viewed in advance of the discussion and conversations with filmmakers are moderated by Cornelius Moore, the guest film curator at MoAD. Join us for our next lively conversation! Upcoming events can be found here.

MoAD hosts moderated conversations with celebrated Black artists about their exhibitions at the Museum and about their art practice. Notable artists have included Mickalene Thomas, Lorna Simpson, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, David Huffman, Todd Gray, Firelei Báez, and Sadie Barnette.

MoAD hosts contemporary authors who write about the African Diaspora in a variety of literary genres such as fiction, poetry, essays, memoir, and scholarly writing, among others. Notable authors have included Akwaeke Emezi, NoViolet Bulawayo, Belva Davis, Natalie Baszile, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, Isabel Allende, Sonia Sanchez, and Hanif Abdurraqib.

In the Artist’s Studio is a monthly virtual series that visits some of our favorite artists in their studios to see what they’re currently working on. Talks are hosted by MoAD’s Director of Education, Demetri Broxton, and they are followed by an audience Q&A.

Join us each month for MoAD Mix (previously Art As We See It): A Spirited Discussion on Art and Culture, a dynamic live Zoom event where art, music, and conversation come together to celebrate the richness of Black creativity. This vibrant series explores pressing contemporary concerns through the lens of contemporary Black art. Each session features a thoughtfully crafted playlist that sets the mood, along with expertly curated cocktail and mocktail recipes inspired by the artwork. Engage in lively discussions with fellow art lovers as we dive deep into the stories, symbols, and cultural narratives shaping today’s artistic landscape. Log on, pour yourself a drink, and get in the mix!