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The nexus for artists of African descent since 1968. The Museum was originally located in a rented loft at 2033 Fifth Avenue, just north of 125th Street.
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The Studio Museum in Harlem was founded in 1968 by a diverse group of artists, community activists and philanthropists who envisioned a new kind of museum that not only displays artwork but also supports artists and arts education. In 1979, the New York Bank for Savings gave the Museum the building located at 144 West 125th Street. The Studio Museum in Harlem is internationally known for its catal

ytic role in promoting the works of artists of African descent. The Artist-in-Residence program was one of the Museum’s founding initiatives, and gives the Museum the “Studio” in its name. The program has supported more than one hundred emerging artists of African or Latino descent, many of whom who have gone on to establish highly regarded careers.

09/05/2026

Summer may be winding down, but there’s still more to look forward to at the Studio Museum.

Close out the season by participating in the Museum’s upcoming events. Discover thought-provoking conversations, including a discussion with Kapwani Kiwanga and Imani Perry on September 13, or connect with the next generation of arts professionals at Next Up: Curatorial, our career and networking day, on September 25.

Four our youngest visitors and families, participate in Lil’ Studio, our monthly storytime series, or creatively engage in our Studio Sundays workshops for all ages.

Learn more about this month's programming through the link in bio: https://www.studiomuseum.org/events

09/04/2026

In our final “Unpacking: Fade” episode, Studio Museum in Harlem Associate Curator Yelena Keller speaks with artists Chiffon Thomas, Andina Marie Osorio, and Amina Ross on how experimentation interacts with their practice.

Each “Fade” artist expands on their process—from the materials they use, such as photography and sculpture, to the concepts they explore, such as archives and ancestry, in their artwork.

Listen to the full “Fade” episode on and see the exhibition before it closes on September 6 at the Studio Museum.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4dhOISq

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09/03/2026

Are you interested in working at a museum, non-profit, or cultural arts organization? 💭📝

Join us on September 25 from 4:30–6:00 pm for the first session of Next Up, the Studio Museum’s very own career day!

Next Up is designed for early-career professionals and students interested in exploring diverse career opportunities within the museum industry. Throughout 2026 and 2027, the program series will highlight four departments: Curatorial, Education, Development, and Communications.

The program’s first session will focus on a career in curatorial. The Studio Museum’s Curatorial Department will share what an early-career path in the industry looks like from day-to-day responsibilities, and advice for getting started in the field.

Reserve your ticket to the first session on September 25: https://bit.ly/4zVvZXj

09/02/2026

In our sixth episode of “Unpacking: Fade,” Studio Museum in Harlem Assistant Curator Jayson Overby introduces four artists Emmanuel Desir, Turiya Adkins, London Williams, and Harlan Bozeman, and the ways the past impacts their artwork in the present. Through material choice, mythology, history, and land, each artist expresses how what came before can be visually expressed.

Listen to the full episode, part of our Fade audio series, on Bloombergconnects: https://bit.ly/4dhOISq

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08/31/2026

Apply to be a participant in the Studio Museum in Harlem’s 2026 Museum Education Practicum program!

Over the course of ten weeks, the Museum Education Practicum 2026 Fall program will allow participants to attend seminars, professional talks, presentations, and have opportunities to learn about the Museum’s education programs.

Participants will also facilitate and develop strategies for adult, school, youth, and family audiences, explore both theory and practice, and engage in conversations around artists of African descent, contemporary art practices, and strategic programming.

To apply, please submit your application materials in one PDF by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gtapSx

08/28/2026

Created in 1971, Benny Andrews’s “Trash” reflects the artist’s growing frustration with America’s negligence and violence toward Black communities. Across twelve canvases, several Black men pull symbols of racism, patriotism, and incarceration—confronting the burdens and contradictions embedded in American life.

More than fifty years later, “Trash” continues to offer a powerful lens through which to consider American history, the stories that shape our understanding of the nation, and whose experiences are represented within them.

Watch our full-length video to learn more about the painting and Andrews’s artistic practice through the link in our bio: https://bit.ly/4gtVypm

08/27/2026

Experience “A sustained becoming: Studio Museum Artists in Residence 2026,” opening on October 1, 2026!

This exhibition showcases the first artist-in-residence cohort in the Museum’s new building. Each artist’s practice demonstrates a distinct approach to figuration, with Derriann Pharr (), Simonette Quamina (), and Taylor Simmons (), working across painting, collage, printmaking, drawing, sculpture, and mixed media.

Grounded in cultural memory, the works in this exhibition create momentary suspensions in time to imagine what has already transpired and what is yet to come.

Reserve your ticket to visit the exhibition: https://bit.ly/4qA50fP

08/25/2026

Join us on September 13 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm for a conversation with Kapwani Kiwanga and Imani Perry (), moderated by Studio Museum Associate Curator Yelena Keller (). Perry and Kiwanga will discuss the creative process behind Kiwanga’s site-specific installation, “BLEED,” and their practice of exploring material histories.

This event is free and open to the public. ASL interpretation will be provided.

Reserve your ticket: https://bit.ly/4zxHX9m

08/24/2026

Opening on September 10, “Geometries” highlights artists from the Studio Museum’s permanent collection exploring geometry as an organizational logic in their creative process.

From West African textiles, patterned flower heads, maps, sonic vibrations, and more, the exhibition translates the breadth of this shared language.

Learn more about the exhibition: https://bit.ly/4wLhuCG

08/23/2026

Join us on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 3:00–4:30 pm, for a panel discussion on “Fade,” the sixth installment of the Studio Museum in Harlem’s sixth ‘F show’ series.

“Fade” artists Kiah Celeste, Emmanuel Louisnord Desir, Taj Poscé, and London Pierre Williams will discuss their works currently on view and how places and local environments inform their practices.

This event is free and open to the public. ASL interpretation will be provided.

Reserve your ticket to the panel discussion and see “Fade” before it closes on September 5, 2026. Learn more: https://www.studiomuseum.org/events/artist-panel-with-fade-artists

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