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Let's celebrate #AlmaThomasDay! She's the first graduate of Howard University's Department of Arts and the first Black woman to have a work of art acquired by the White House Collection.

Learn more at @ngadc’s symposium and community celebration that starts today. pic.twitter.com/nGiFlWj33L
— Mayor Muriel Bowser (@MayorBowser) September 22, 2021

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September 22, 2021

Acclaimed artist Alma Thomas (1891-1978) was the first person to receive a degree from the Howard University Departme

Category: Alumni Highlights, Exhibitions, Gallery of Art, Conferences, Dept of Art Events, Dept of Art News, Faculty Highlights, Research

September 17, 2021

Starts Friday, September 24! Open to all Howard University students. See flyer for information and registration.

Category: Alumni Highlights, Exhibitions, Gallery of Art, Dept of Art Events, Dept of Art News, Faculty Highlights, Research, Scholarship, Student Works

July 26, 2021

The History of Historically Black Colleges and Universities' Art Collections Valerie A.

Category: Alumni Highlights, Gallery of Art, Conferences, Faculty Highlights, Scholarship

Second episode is now available to watch!

It’s such an honor to have a sculpture of Frederick Douglass in my office. His words and wisdom inspire me every day: “The life of the nation is secure only while the nation is honest, truthful and virtuous.” Thank you @HowardU Gallery of Art. pic.twitter.com/ddSGsTMqo2
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) March 18, 2021

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Citywide Celebration of the 130th Anniversary of Alma Thomas's Birth on September 22-26

Museum Studies Virtual Workshop Series

Chief Curator Mr. Scott Baker and Registrar Dr. Abby Eron Panelists for Appraisers Association of America Webinar

Second episode is now available to watch!

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