Black Artists Archive Launches with $125K Funding to Preserve Black Art Legacy

Image courtesy of Black Artists Archive A groundbreaking new institution dedicated to preserving and celebrating Black art history and visual culture has officially opened its doors. The Black Artists Archive announced its launch today, along with the receipt of $125,000 in seed funding from The Terra Foundation for American Art. The funding will be used to preserve and archive The Black Canon, a significant collection of works amassed by collector James E. Wheeler. With this initiative, the Black Artists Archive aims to safeguard these critical pieces of Black artistic and cultural heritage for future generations. The funding will specifically support the preservation and archiving of The Black Canon, a pivotal collection of works amassed by renowned collector James E. Wheeler. This initiative aims to ensure that the art, stories, and cultural legacies represented in The Black Canon are not only safeguarded but also shared with a global audience. Dr. Kelli Morgan, Founding Executive Director and CEO of the Black Artists Archive emphasized that the organization’s mission is to create a space where the legacy of Black artists is not only recognized but actively preserved and shared with the world. “The Black Canon is an integral part of that legacy, and...