Event Series Freedom Day NAAM

Freedom Day NAAM

Northwest African American Museum 2300 S Massachusetts St, Seattle, WA, United States

The Northwest African American Museum (NAAM), the premier institution for showcasing African American art, history, and culture in the Pacific Northwest, offers two free admission days this month, recognizing the 60th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday” on March 7 and the third and final march from Selma to Montgomery on March 21. Freedom Day at NAAM […]

Black Abstract: Black Influence on Western Modern Abstract Art with AshaAung Helmstetter

Northwest African American Museum 2300 S Massachusetts St, Seattle, WA, United States

Join us as we venture back to our roots! In this workshop, participants will create intuitive abstract paintings while also learning history about the integral Black influence in the birth and becoming of abstract art. Led by AshaAung Helmstetter, mixed media artist and the artist behind NAAM’s “Recognition, Love, and Healing” exhibit, participants are in […]

Black Art Takeover

Northwest African American Museum 2300 S Massachusetts St, Seattle, WA, United States

IT’S OFFICIAL! BLACK ARTISTS ARE TAKING OVER! Join us for a Black Art Takeover at NAAM featuring pop-up markets + displays from Black artists, guided tours of our latest exhibitions, panel conversations around the history of Black art in the PNW, great eats, and so much more! Stay tuned for announcements on featured artists, speakers, […]

“Calling In:” An Intimate Evening with Loretta J. Ross

Northwest African American Museum 2300 S Massachusetts St, Seattle, WA, United States

Join us for an empowering and thought-provoking evening with Black feminist activist and acclaimed writer Loretta J. Ross as she discusses her groundbreaking new book, Calling In: How to Start Making Change with Those You'd Rather Cancel. In a time of division, Ross challenges us to rethink cancel culture and embrace the transformative power of […]