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The Purpose of the CAU Art Galleries is to collect, preserve, study, and exhibit fine art works that

10/13/2026

📣 Join us for Memory Working: From HBCUs to Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (GLAM)

🗓 October 24 at 1:00 PM
📍 Clark Atlanta University Art Museum, Trevor Arnett Hall, Second Floor (223 James P. Brawley Drive SW)
In conjunction with the exhibition At The Vanguard: Making and Saving History at HBCUs, this conversation brings together HBCU alumni working across history and cultural institutions to highlight the transformative impact of Black memory workers.

Hear from:
✨ Dr. La’Neice Littleton, Atlanta History Center (moderator)
✨ Dr. Meredith Evans, Jimmy Carter Presidential Library, National Archives
✨ LaStarsha McGarity, Legacy Museum
✨ Dr. Clint Fluker, Rose Library, Emory University
✨ Dr. Kimberley Bugg, Atlanta University Center Woodruff Library

Come be part of the conversation. Tag someone who needs to be there! 🖤

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10/05/2026

These student-made bricks from Tuskegee University hold powerful stories of resilience, industriousness, and excellence. When Tuskegee was founded in 1881 in a one-room building, students often worked on campus in place of paying tuition. They helped build the campus while learning construction trades like bricklaying. Some historic buildings on campus feature bricks with the imprints of students, serving as evidence of their work.

Materials stored in Historically Black Colleges and University archives, like the world-renowned Tuskegee University Archives, offer a visual testament to the growth of these institutions.

“At The Vanguard: Making and Saving History at HBCUs” weaves together stories of ingenuity, artistry, persistence, and resistance through the transformative world of HBCUs.

✨ You can see the exhibition at the Clark Atlanta University Art Museum from September 17 through December 11, 2026.

“At the Vanguard” is a collaboration between the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. It is part of the HBCU History and Culture Access Consortium Initiative made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities and a bequest from Dr. Beryl Carter Rice.

📷: Tuskegee University Archives, Tuskegee Institute Collection

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10/01/2026

A salute to a legacy of preserving, educating, and inspiring. ❤️🖤

Clark Atlanta University Art Museum proudly honors Lonnie G. Bunch III, 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian and Founding Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, for his unwavering commitment to sharing the richness of African American history, culture, and contributions.

Your work reminds us that preserving our stories ensures they continue to educate, empower, and inspire generations to come. ✨

We salute you, Mr. Bunch!

09/29/2026

The energy from opening night is still lingering! ✨🖤

There’s truly nothing like gathering in community to celebrate Black art, history, culture, and the stories that continue to shape us.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening of At the Vanguard: Making and Saving History at HBCUs. The exhibition is officially open, and we can’t wait for you to experience it for yourself!

09/22/2026

Join the Clark Atlanta University Art Museum for a powerful series of conversations presented in conjunction with At the Vanguard: Making and Saving History at HBCUs, exploring the vital role HBCUs and Black cultural institutions play in preserving our stories and shaping our futures.

📅September 18 at 6 PM - Making At the Vanguard: The Past
and Futures of Black History Keeping

📅October 24 - Memory Working: HBCU Alumni in Galleries,
Libraries, Archives, and Museums

📅December 5 - Infinite Pasts and Ancestral Futures: The
Murals of Hale Woodruff and John Biggers

From Black history keeping and cultural memory to the enduring legacy of Black mural traditions, we invite you to learn, reflect, and be part of these important conversations.

Save the dates and experience At the Vanguard at Clark Atlanta University Art Museum.

09/21/2026

✨ We are officially open!

At the Vanguard: Making and Saving History at HBCUs is now open at the Clark Atlanta University Art Museum!

As we welcome visitors into this powerful exhibition, Dr. Danille K. Taylor shares what she hopes viewers will take away from the experience. A deeper understanding of the vital role HBCUs have played in preserving our history, shaping our culture, and creating pathways for generations to come.

This is more than an exhibition. It’s a celebration of legacy, preservation, and the institutions that continue to keep our stories alive.

Come experience At the Vanguard for yourself. 🖤✨

09/18/2026

There’s nothing like a night celebrating Black art, history, and culture. ✨🖤

Last night was truly amazing! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening night of At the Vanguard: Making and Saving History at HBCUs.

We are so grateful to our community, partners, and guests who came together to celebrate the rich history, creativity, innovation, and legacy of HBCUs.

What a beautiful way to open this special exhibition. We look forward to welcoming even more of you to experience At the Vanguard! ❤️🖤

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09/17/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY! SEE YOU SOON 🎉✨

🎨 YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO “AT THE VANGUARD: MAKING AND SAVING HISTORY AT HBCUs” ✉️

“At the Vanguard: Making and Saving History at HBCUs” weaves together stories of ingenuity, artistry, persistence, and resistance through the transformative world of HBCUs with collections from five universities.

“At the Vanguard” is a collaboration between the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service.

It is part of the HBCU History and Culture Access Consortium Initiative made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities and a bequest from Dr. Beryl Carter Rice.

The exhibition is supported by CBRE, Coogle Arts & Culture, Johnson & Johnson, the National Museum of African American History and Culture’s Corporate Leadership Council, the National Museum of African American History and Culture’s Members, Southern Company Foundation, The TX Foundation, inc., and TOYOTA.

📅 September 17 – December 11, 2026
🥂 Opening Reception: September 17 | 4:30–7:00 PM

09/16/2026

✨ Spend your Saturday at the Vanguard!

Experience At the Vanguard: Making and Saving History at HBCUs at the Clark Atlanta University Art Museum.

Explore the stories, artistry, innovation, and legacy of HBCUs through this powerful exhibition celebrating the institutions that continue to preserve and shape Black history and culture.

📍 Clark Atlanta University Art Museum

Make CAUAM part of your Saturday plans we’ll see you at the museum! 🖼️✨

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Wednesday	11am - 4pm
Thursday	11am - 4pm
Friday	11am - 4pm

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