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Upcoming 2026 Exhibition: Art of the African Diaspora at the Richmond Museum
The Richmond Museum of History & Culture is thrilled to once again host a satellite exhibition in partnership with Art of the African Diaspora—a celebrated Bay Area tradition now in its 29th year!
Art of the African Diaspora honors and uplifts the creative achievements of artists of African descent by showcasing their work across multiple venues throughout the Bay Area. This year, we are proud to feature an inspiring group of artists whose work reflects a wide range of styles, stories, and perspectives.
Featuring artwork from:
Asual Aswad – Website
Gathoni Kamau-Devers – Instagram | Website
Jimi Evins – Instagram | Facebook | Website
Karen Janes – Instagram | Etsy
He11en C11ark – Instagram
Jeannette DesBoine
Kimberly Antoinette – Instagram
Exhibition Details
- Exhibition Dates: Sunday, February 1 – Sunday, March 15, 2026
- Museum Hours: Thursday–Sunday, 1:00–4:00 PM
Special Events
- Opening Reception: Sunday, February 1 | 2:00–4:00 PM
- Artist Pop-Up Shop: Saturday, March 14 | 12:00–5:00 PM
We invite you to experience this vibrant exhibition, celebrate artistic excellence, and support local artists. We hope to see you there!
To learn more about the Art of the African Diaspora, explore HERE.
To make a donation, click here! 100% of donations (minus online processing fees) go towards event costs and are managed by the Art of the African Diaspora Steering Committee who produces the event.
How to purchase art:
Most art on display is available for purchase. The art label will indicate whether or not the piece is available. To purchase a piece, please approach any museum staff who will put you in touch with the artist. The museum does not charge commission, meaning that all proceeds go straight to the artists.
Art Of The African Diaspora is the longest running event of its kind in the Bay Area. It originated from a salon for African American artists known as Colors of Black that was organized in 1989 by artist and professor Marie Johnson Calloway.
In 1996 artists Jan Hart-Schuyers and Rae Louise Hayward established the exhibition The Art of Living Black at Richmond Art Center. Many of the artists from Colors of Black participated in the inaugural exhibition, which presented the work of emerging and established African American artists. The artists gained introductions to new audiences, and access to build a creative community of artists and art lovers.
Over the next twenty-five years the exhibition ensured the increased visibility for African American artists in the Bay Area that Hart-Schuyers and Hayward conceptualized. After the loss of both founders, their organizing efforts were carried on for many years by artists, family members, and RAC.
The next stage of the events development happened in 2018, when a Steering Committee comprised of participating artists, presented the exhibition. In 2019, the Committee became aware of the necessity to incorporate a broader vision of the African Diaspora and consequently renamed the organization Art Of The African Diaspora.e
