Celebrating 27 Years of the James A. Porter Colloquium
on African American Art and Art of the African Diaspora
Howard University, April 08- 10, 2016
“Roots and Branches: Black Arts Movements into the 21st Century,” will celebrate the influence of the Black Arts Movement (BAM) on African American art. Our mission is to reflect on the cultural and aesthetic traditions established during the late 1960s and 1970s by BAM artists and assess the cultural impact of this national movement.
April 08 – 09, 2016 | Howard University, School of Business Auditorium
Keynotes:
Dr. Lisa Gail Collins
Dr. Lisa Gail Collins
Ben F. Jones
Dr. Margo Crawford
Hank Willis Thomas
Special Student Session:
Sonia Sanchez
(Free of Charge)
Black Arts Movement Artist Collective
Reunion Round Table Discussion/Reception
“Roots and Branches”
April 08, 2016, 5:00 p.m. | Howard University, School of Business Auditorium
Invited Collectives:
Africobra * Weusi * Where We At * Kamoinge * Delusions of Grandeur
Colloquium Benefits Awards Ceremony and Gala
April 09, 2016, 7:00 p.m. | Howard University, Blackburn Ballroom
Honorees:
Ben F. Jones * Valerie J. Maynard * Dr. Michael D. Harris * Alonzo Davis, Jr.
Entertainment:
HU SaaSY Jazz Vocal Ensemble
Special Presenter:
Sonia Sanchez
Regular Ticket Price: $150 each
Regular Table Purchase Price: $1500
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To learn more about the James A. Porter Colloquium,
Department of Art | Howard University,
Division of Fine Arts, College of Arts and Sciences,
Howard University, 2455 Sixth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20059
