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Keepers of the Culture 2024
On Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 5:00pm-7:30pm the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art will honor it's 2024 Keepers of the Culture recipients. We are pleased to collaborate with the San Diego History Center as we honor true cultural icons.
RSVP HERE and mention SDAAMFA.
Kehinde Wiley's Painting at The Timken!
The San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art is overjoyed to announce the arrival of a stunning painting by the renowned artist Kehinde Wiley at The Timken Museum in Balboa Park. Kehinde Wiley is globally recognized for painting the official Obama Presidential portrait. We are ecstatic to present this masterpiece to our beloved San Diego community.
Harlem Walk of Honor
Starting the week of August 11.
Welcome
"The immense contributions of African Americans to the art world is well documented. This is an exciting time in the arts. We are seeing a renewed appreciation for renowned artists like Elizabeth Catlett, Jacob Lawrence, and Romare Bearden. At the same time the next generation of artist approach the canvas with no limitations. The result is the opportunity to experience some of the best art this country has produced. SDAAMFA is the answer to a frequently asked question. “Where do you go to experience African American Art in San Diego?” Our exhibits feature art that is original, thought-provoking, interesting, and most of all a little something for everyone.”
- (Gaidi Finnie, SDAAMFA Executive Director)
our mission
The mission of the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art (SDAAMFA) is to present and preserve the art of African Americans globally and to broaden the knowledge and understanding of the visual arts in Southern California generally and San Diego specifically by collecting, preserving and displaying works of art by and about African Americans; by creating and hosting quality traveling exhibitions; by collecting and preserving fine art and by developing and helping to foster an appreciation of art through meaningful public programs, symposia, and other educational programs.
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SDAAMFA is proud to bring the Say Their Names Memorial exhibit to life in augmented reality in Seneca Village/Central Park. The intent of the AR installation does not differ from the one of the physical memorial, which serves “to facilitate conversation[s] around systemic racism while honoring those whose lives have been taken by it.