Museum of the African Diaspora

The Museum of the African Diaspora will expand its Emerging Artists Program, which provides San Francisco Bay Area artists an opportunity to present solo exhibitions of their work in a museum setting. The rotating schedule of exhibitions - highlighting art work about the history and culture of the peoples of Africa, the African American experience, and the African Diaspora - will feature the work of eight emerging artists selected by a panel of museum staff, local contemporary and fine arts experts, and community partners. In addition to planning and installing the works, each artist will present a gallery talk or performance. The program is designed to provide the artists with a deeper understanding of how to navigate arts as a career. During the two-year grant period, the museum will increase its financial and professional support for the artists, while expanding the program through partnerships with nearby organizations.