Hammonds House Museum hosts talk with Dr. Brittany Webb about John Rhoden Sculpture Garden on Nov. 15 at 1 PM

Join us for a compelling talk with Dr. Brittany Webb, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Dr. Webb, a leading scholar of African American art, previously served as the Evelyn and Will Kaplan Curator of Twentieth Century Art and the John Rhoden Collection at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), where she organized the landmark exhibition "Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden." Her research and curatorial leadership have been instrumental in shaping the understanding of Rhoden’s legacy. This special talk will take place on Saturday, November 15 at 1 PM at the museum. The event is FREE and open to the public, but you must RSVP to attend. To reserve your spot, click HERE.

In this special program, Dr. Webb will discuss the life and work of sculptor John Rhoden and the historic significance of the new John Rhoden Sculpture Garden at Hammonds House Museum which is the first permanent sculpture garden in the United States dedicated to Rhoden’s art and includes 10 of his beautiful sculptures. Discover how this groundbreaking installation not only celebrates Rhoden’s visionary practice but also advances Hammonds House Museum’s mission to center and sustain Black artistic excellence.

Dr. Webb, along with Halima Taha, Artistic Chair of Hammonds House Museum, are dedicated to ensuring that intellectually and culturally diverse audiences have an opportunity to learn about and engage with John Rhoden’s work. Their shared commitment to preserving Rhoden’s legacy led to the creation of the John Rhoden Sculpture Garden on the campus of Hammonds House Museum.

Hammonds House Museum is a 501(c)3 arts organization whose mission is to celebrate and share the cultural diversity and important legacy of artists of African descent. The former residence of the late Dr. Otis Thrash Hammonds, a prominent Atlanta physician and passionate arts patron, the museum is in a beautiful Victorian home at 503 Peeples Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30310. The museum’s exhibitions are supported by a series of workshops, public programs and civic engagement activities which serve as opportunities for the community to have a deeper experience with the artworks. For information about upcoming events, to join the mailing list, become a member, or plan your visit, go to the website: www.hammondshousemuseum.org.

Hammonds House Museum is generously supported by Fulton County Board of Commissioners through the Fulton County Department of Arts and Culture, City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, National Performance Network, The Estate of Dr. Doris Derby, National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), and the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, as well as donors and members.

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