The Course
Dive into the rich tapestry of history and culture enshrined in African American museums! This stimulating course shines a light on the vital role these institutions play in preserving and sharing the African American experience.
Not only will you gain a deeper understanding of the history & development of African American museums, you'll also come to appreciate the significance of advocating for cultural arts education in your own community. Whether you're an educator, a student of history, or simply someone who cherishes the vibrancy of cultural arts, this course offers practical history that spills over into real-world contexts. Embrace the opportunity to become a part of the dialogue(s) regarding first-voice institutions, leveraging what you learn to inspire and inform others.
What You Will Learn
While developing this course, my main focus was on the richness and complexity of cultural arts education through the lens of historical and contemporary African American institutions. I wanted to ensure that each lesson was not only informative but also deeply engaging and accessible for all learners, no matter their prior knowledge.
Each element of the course is designed to build upon the last, creating a structured journey that takes you from the foundations of African American museum history to today. The feedback has been incredibly positive—I've been told time and time again how refreshing it is to have such a well-organized and thought-provoking introduction to these pivotal institutions.
You'll come out of this with a newfound appreciation and understanding, ready to delve deeper into cultural arts or even contribute to the field yourself.
Curriculum
Your Instructor
Dr. Kelli Morgan brings a decade of dedicated expertise as a curator, educator, and social advocate within the arena of cultural heritage and arts education. Renowned for her pioneering work in the development of anti-racist museum practices, Dr. Morgan's contributions have actively shaped inclusive and equitable approaches to curation, community engagement, and education. Her commitment to training museum professionals and emerging curators on a global scale underpins her passion for creating spaces within the arts that honor and represent the experiences of communities of color.
Having earned her doctorate in African American Studies with a commitment to visual cultures of the African Diaspora, Dr. Morgan's academic and professional journey reflects a deep-seated investment in the power of cultural arts education. Currently leading the Black Artists Archive as its Founding Executive Director, she not only preserves the rich history of Black art but galvanizes future generations through the intersection of archival scholarship and practical museology. Her continued engagement with students in our course is an embodiment of her lifelong dedication to the vital role that African American museums play as pillars of cultural arts education.
Inspirational
Harnessing the Power of African American Legacy in Art and History
Dynamic
Exploring the Evolving Narratives in African American Cultural Institutions
Transformative
Shaping Perspectives and Celebrating African American Heritage Through Art