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The Annual Art Graduates Exhibition
Saturday, May 9th to Friday, July 31, 2020
The Howard University Department of Art is proud to present its first virtual graduates exhibition.
The Annual Art Graduates Exhibition represents achievements unique to this class who steadfastly and resolutely completed their final semester at Howard remotely. As they embark upon lifelong journeys as ambassadors of visual communication, they join the ranks of notable alumni including James A. Porter, Alma Thomas, Elizabeth Catlett, David C. Driskell, Earl J. Hooks, Malkia Roberts, Houston Conwill and Jamea Richmond Edwards. On this occasion of the University’s virtual Commencement, congratulations to our graduating Class of 2020 who have demonstrated their pursuit of excellence and set the bar high for generations to follow!
While the unprecedented COVID-19 Pandemic bars access to the physical space at the University, we are unwavering in our dedication to forge an innovative future while honoring our legacy. This year’s exhibition bears witness to the department’s tenacious perseverance.
We invite you—near and far—to take a virtual walk through our students' creative research and artistic expressions in the Annual Graduates Exhibition.
Curated by
Alexander McSwain, MFA, Assistant Professor & Coordinator of Electronic Studio
Miriam Ahmed, PhD, Lecturer, Graphic Design
Special thanks
Reginald Pointer, MFA, Interim Chair, Department of Art & Coordinator of Ceramics and Sculpture
Melanee Harvey, PhD, Assistant Professor of Art History
Gwendolyn H. Everett, PhD, Associate Professor of Art History
Kathryn Coney-Ali, MA, Interim Director, Gallery of Art
Scott Baker, MA, Assistant Director, Gallery of Art
Sheilah Tucker, Administrative Assistant, Department of Art
Artist Talk Series & Virtual Scavenger Hunt
A series of Artist Talks are being held during the exhibition from May 20 to July 22, 2020
Wed May 20: Alex McSwain (Interviewer: Reginald Pointer)
Wed May 27: Mikki Taylor (Interviewer: Raven Featherstone)
Wed May 27: James Phillips (Interviewer: Miriam Ahmed)
Wed June 3: Miriam Ahmed (Interviewer: Elka Stevens)
Wed June 10: Michael Brown (Interviewer: Reginald Pointer)
Wed July 1: Mark Bartley (Interviewer: Miriam Ahmed)
Wed July 8: Larry Cook (Interviewer: Melanee Harvey)
Wed July 15: Raven Featherstone (Interviewer: Lisa Farrington)
Wed July 15: Reginald Pointer (Interviewer: Alex McSwain)
TBA: Summer Brown (Interviewer: Alex McSwain)
Virtual Scavenger Hunt
The 50th Annual Faculty Exhibition
The Faculty Exhibition is on display from May 9 to July 31, 2020.
View Exhibition