With 30 Americans on view at Tacoma Art Museum and ongoing nation-wide conversations about equity in the art world, this is an ideal time to talk with artists about this important subject. What are the experiences of African American artists in the museum and gallery industries? What motivates and inspires each of our panelists to create art today? Is it valid in 2016 to organize an exhibition around race? How have African American artists influenced the broader whole of American art? How can museums be more inclusive institutions? Hear about these topics and more from artist panelists John Bankston (whose work is on view in 30 Americans) with Seattle’s Paul Rucker and Tariqa Waters. The roundtable will be moderated by TAM’s Chief Curator Rock Hushka, with plenty of time for audience questions and answers.
Tacoma Art Museum, Murray Family Event Space
Tickets: $10 general admission, $5 members and students with ID
Artwork Credit: Glenn Ligon, America, 2008. Neon sign and paint, Edition of 1 plus AP, 24 × 168 inches. Courtesy of the Rubell Family Collection. A group of 30 Americans artists, left to right: Rashid Johnson, Nick Cave, Kalup Linzy, Jeff Sonhouse, Lorna Simpson, Carrie Mae Weems, Barkley L. Hendricks, Hank Willis Thomas (front row), Xaviera Simmons, Purvis Young, John Bankston, Nina Chanel Abney, Henry Taylor, Mickalene Thomas (front row), Kerry James Marshall, and Shinique Smith. Photo credit: Kwaku Alston, 2008.