Birmingham Museum of Art to Mark 75th Anniversary with Major Black American Art Exhibition
In September 2026, the Birmingham Museum of Art will celebrate its 75th anniversary by showcasing 'Roll Call: Two Hundred Years of Black American Art,' featuring ninety-nine pieces. The museum's journey began in 1971 when it obtained its inaugural artwork by a Black artist, Henry Ossawa Tanner. Today, the collection encompasses over 1,000 pieces created by more than 250 Black artists, establishing it as one of the most important collections of Black American art nationwide, spanning a remarkable two centuries.
Key facts
- Birmingham Museum of Art acquired its first work by a Black artist, Henry Ossawa Tanner, in 1971.
- The museum's collection now includes over 1,000 works by more than 250 Black artists.
- The collection spans two hundred years.
- It is one of the most significant collections of Black American art in the country.
- Opening in September 2026, 'Roll Call: Two Hundred Years of Black American Art' will present ninety-nine works.
- The exhibition marks the museum's 75th anniversary.
Entities
Artists
- Henry Ossawa Tanner
Institutions
- Birmingham Museum of Art
Locations
- Birmingham
- United States