Printmaking and the Unconventional Pathways of African American Artists
Printmaking and the Unconventional Pathways of African American Artists
at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center
June 12 – Sept 7, 2026
Faith Ringgold, Here Comes Moses, 2014, Serigraph on paper
Michael Gibson, Crowned in Her Glory, 2022, Serigraph on paper
The traditional Western European path to artistic success: elite academies and access to wealthy patrons, was long denied to artists of color. Excluded from these networks, many African American artists forged their own paths, creating work rooted in lived experience, rich in history, culture, and collaboration.
On loan from the collection of Raven Fine Art Editions, this exhibition highlights how African American artists built distinguished careers through innovation in printmaking, using it as a primary medium, a tool for collaboration, and a democratic way to share their art. Featured artists include David C. Driskell, Jacob Lawrence, Faith Ringgold, and Nelson Stevens.
Curated by scholar and master printmaker Dr. Curlee Raven Holton, the exhibition traces their journeys and challenges us to rethink the rules that once excluded them. Exhibition presented in association with Raven Fine Art Editions.
Members Reception
with a talk by Dr. Curlee Raven Holton
June 11, 5 - 7 pm
Exhibition Dates: June 12 – Sept 7, 2026
Location: Bendel Mansion Museum Galleries, Stamford Museum & Nature Center, Stamford, CT
Hours: Daily, 9 am - 5 pm