Dallas, Texas
Street Address
3536 Grand Avenue
Dallas, TX 75210
Mailing Address
Post Office Box 150153
Dallas, TX 75315
phone: 214-565-9026
fax: 214-421-8204
web: www.aamdallas.org/

Museum Type(s)

Art

Staff

Harry Robinson
phone: 214-565-9026 x311
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Lorraine Jenkins
phone: 214-565-9026 x311
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Betty Cunningham
phone: 214-565-9026 x334
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Tonya Mayberry
phone: 214-565-9026 x307
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Ted Boozer
phone: 214-565-9026 x305
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JoAnn Brown
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Kendall Ferguson
phone: 214-565-9026 x304
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Earline Green
phone: 214-565-9026 x312
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Phillip Collins
phone: 214-565-9026 x312
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Daphne Stephenson
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Description

African American Museum in Dallas, TX is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

History

Dallas is home to the largest African-American museum in the Southwest. The African American Museum fosters appreciation and recognition for both the vital presence of black culture in contemporary culture and its influence in shaping Texas and America. Since its inception more than 20 years ago at Dallas' Bishop College, the museum has developed an impressive collection of African-American art. The museum also features one of the largest African American folk art collections in the nation.

The African American Museum now enters a new era at its home in the Dallas Fair Park community. Private donations and a Dallas city bond election provided for creation of the magnificent new museum building, which is prominently located at the Grand Avenue entrance to Fair Park.

Artifact Collections

African American art: contemporary works by African American artists.

African art: a small, but rich collection of African art objects (i.e. masks, sculpture, and textiles).

Texas African American history: artifacts related to African American history in Texas.

African American folk art: One of the largest collection in the U. S., the collection includes works by Clementine Hunter, David Butler, and George White.

Music: small collection of African American music. (Jazz)

Research Collections

Archival collection is open to researchers by appointment only. Archives include papers of prominent African Americans from Dallas and Texas; records depository for Bishop College; Sepia Magazine collection, 1945-1983; photo archives of 43,000 images; archives from Freedman's Cemetery Collection; Texas Black Women's archives; and Dallas County Black Political Archives.

Educational Programs

After school program,School weekends,Summer camp,Gallery tours,Educational workshops,Creative writing,Applied art and archaeology, Demonstrations/recreations of various aspects of African American culture,Docent programs,Educational exhibitions,Music festivals,

The AAM has an active education department that develops educational exhibitions, as well as educational programs. Programming fosters an understanding and appreciation for African American art, history, and culture. General information on African American folk art and fine art that was originally developed for the permanent collection is available through this department.

Publications

Tapestry, a quarterly newsletter

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MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Oregon Museum Association 2024 Conference

September 8, 2024 - September 10, 2025

North Bend, Oregon

Oregon Museum Association 2024 Conference

Sunday, September 8, 2024 - Wednesday, September 10, 2025

The Mill Casino

North Bend, Oregon

Hosted by: Oregon Museums Association

As we gather for the Oregon Museums Association 2024 Annual Conference in Coos Bay, the conference theme “Ebb & Flow” acknowledges the nearby coastline while providing a metaphor to reflect on the work of Oregon’s museums today

It can feel like the sands are shifting as museums face challenges and opportunities like changing patterns of visitorship, evolving technologies, revised funding strategies, and peoples’ desire for community.

The 2024 conference will explore contemporary issues facing museums, so that together we can take the helm to identify solutions and successfully steer our work forward

Whether you are an emerging professional just getting your feet wet, in the mid-career flow, or an established leader navigating the depths of museum work, we invite you to join us at The Mill Casino Hotel in Coos Bay, September 8-10, 2024.

For more information, please email connect@oregonmuseums.org.

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

February 18 - 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

Tuesday, February 18 - Saturday, February 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

Hosted by: California Association of Museums

CAM is hard at work planning for the 2025 conference, set to take place from February 18–22, 2025 in San Francisco. We look forward to highlighting best practices and innovative ideas from California's museum community

The California Association of Museums is excited to continue offering in-person programming for 2025. We will not be requiring proof of COVID vaccination/s, but highly encourage vaccination and boosters. For the health and safety of our colleagues, masks are also encouraged (but not required). Capacity and spaces will be thoughtfully considered in the planning of this event.

For more information, please email programs@calmuseums.org.

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