Studio Museum in Harlem

Studio Museum in Harlem The nexus for artists of African descent since 1968. The Museum was originally located in a rented loft at 2033 Fifth Avenue, just north of 125th Street.
(937)

The Studio Museum in Harlem was founded in 1968 by a diverse group of artists, community activists and philanthropists who envisioned a new kind of museum that not only displays artwork but also supports artists and arts education. In 1979, the New York Bank for Savings gave the Museum the building located at 144 West 125th Street. The Studio Museum in Harlem is internationally known for its catalytic role in promoting the works of artists of African descent. The Artist-in-Residence program was one of the Museum’s founding initiatives, and gives the Museum the “Studio” in its name. The program has supported more than one hundred emerging artists of African or Latino descent, many of whom who have gone on to establish highly regarded careers.

For the twenty-fifth anniversary of September 11, the Studio Museum in Harlem honors the life and legacy of artist Micha...
09/11/2026

For the twenty-fifth anniversary of September 11, the Studio Museum in Harlem honors the life and legacy of artist Michael Richards (1963–2001).

Born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, Michael Richards investigated historical and ongoing violence against Black people through sculpture. Inspired by his childhood travels on a plane, his artworks often utilized planes, wings, and his own body to address topics such as Greek mythology, African and African American folklore, and the Tuskegee Airmen.

Richards was a 1995–96 artist in residence at the Studio Museum, alongside cohort members Richard Lewis and Chakaia Booker. At age thirty-eight, Richards tragically passed away on September 11, 2001, while working in his Lower Manhattan Cultural Council World Views studio, located in the North Tower of the World Trade Center.

Richards’s artworks have been shown in several Studio Museum group exhibitions, including "Carry Me Home: Artists-In-Residence" (1995–1996) and "Passages: Contemporary Art in Transition" (1999–2000). Starting on September 11, 2026, the Brooklyn Museum (Brooklyn Museum) will present “Michael Richards: Free F’All,” an artwork commemorating the memory of the Tuskegee Airmen and the complex experiences of Black servicemembers.

The Studio Museum in Harlem remembers and celebrates the life of Michael Richards, one among thousands who also lost their lives at the World Trade Center. Learn more about Richards’s life and practice: https://bit.ly/4yQUXpF

09/10/2026

“Geometries” is now on view at the Studio Museum in Harlem.

Centering the ancient mathematical study as a point of artistic inquiry, this exhibition explores how artists have used lines, shapes, and the spaces between to convey emotion, express identity, and examine questions of form, perception, and representation.

Experience “Geometries” by reserving your ticket to the Studio Museum: https://bit.ly/4wLhuCG

09/09/2026

Interested in bringing home a piece of the Studio Museum in Harlem’s permanent collection?

Our print-on-demand collaboration with Imagelab allows you to purchase prints featuring works by artists in the Studio Museum’s collection, customized to your preferred size, substrate, and framing needs.

Printed on 230 gsm archival paper and gallery-quality canvas, produces highly accurate reproductions that capture the details of the works you know, love, and are inspired by.

Available online and in-store at Studio Store, shop our prints and support Black artists!

Purchase here: https://prints.studiomuseum.org

What is it like to spend a summer at the Studio Museum? In the latest Studio, 2026 summer Communications intern Zaryah Q...
09/08/2026

What is it like to spend a summer at the Studio Museum?

In the latest Studio, 2026 summer Communications intern Zaryah Qareeb introduces this year’s cohort and reflects on their experiences at the Museum.

Hear from each intern about their time at the Studio Museum and discover the works from the Museum’s permanent collection that resonated with them most.

Discover the full article: https://bit.ly/4drLi0a

Today is the final day to experience “Fade.”Across works rooted in memory, spirituality, place, and ancestral lineages, ...
09/06/2026

Today is the final day to experience “Fade.”

Across works rooted in memory, spirituality, place, and ancestral lineages, seventeen artists consider what it means for histories to recede, reappear, and take on new meaning.
As the sixth edition of the Studio Museum’s historic “F” show series, “Fade” continues a legacy of advancing new conversations in contemporary art.

Plan your visit to see “Fade” through the link in the bio: https://bit.ly/4tL2OTv

Image credits:
Fade Artist Panel, 2026. Photo: Kuo Heng Huang

Summer may be winding down, but there’s still more to look forward to at the Studio Museum.Close out the season by parti...
09/05/2026

Summer may be winding down, but there’s still more to look forward to at the Studio Museum.

Close out the season by participating in the Museum’s upcoming events. Discover thought-provoking conversations, including a discussion with Kapwani Kiwanga and Imani Perry on September 13, or connect with the next generation of arts professionals at Next Up: Curatorial, our career and networking day, on September 25.

Four our youngest visitors and families, participate in Lil’ Studio, our monthly storytime series, or creatively engage in our Studio Sundays workshops for all ages.

Learn more about this month's programming through the link in bio: https://www.studiomuseum.org/events

09/04/2026

In our final “Unpacking: Fade” episode, Studio Museum in Harlem Associate Curator Yelena Keller speaks with artists Chiffon Thomas, Andina Marie Osorio, and Amina Ross on how experimentation interacts with their practice.

Each “Fade” artist expands on their process—from the materials they use, such as photography and sculpture, to the concepts they explore, such as archives and ancestry, in their artwork.

Listen to the full “Fade” episode on and see the exhibition before it closes on September 6 at the Studio Museum.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4dhOISq

Caption 1:
“Unpacking: Fade” is produced with

Are you interested in working at a museum, non-profit, or cultural arts organization? 💭📝Join us on September 25 from 4:...
09/03/2026

Are you interested in working at a museum, non-profit, or cultural arts organization? 💭📝

Join us on September 25 from 4:30–6:00 pm for the first session of Next Up, the Studio Museum’s very own career day!

Next Up is designed for early-career professionals and students interested in exploring diverse career opportunities within the museum industry. Throughout 2026 and 2027, the program series will highlight four departments: Curatorial, Education, Development, and Communications.

The program’s first session will focus on a career in curatorial. The Studio Museum’s Curatorial Department will share what an early-career path in the industry looks like from day-to-day responsibilities, and advice for getting started in the field.

Reserve your ticket to the first session on September 25: https://bit.ly/4zVvZXj

09/02/2026

In our sixth episode of “Unpacking: Fade,” Studio Museum in Harlem Assistant Curator Jayson Overby introduces four artists Emmanuel Desir, Turiya Adkins, London Williams, and Harlan Bozeman, and the ways the past impacts their artwork in the present. Through material choice, mythology, history, and land, each artist expresses how what came before can be visually expressed.

Listen to the full episode, part of our Fade audio series, on Bloombergconnects: https://bit.ly/4dhOISq

Credits:
“Unpacking: Fade” is produced with

Apply to be a participant in the Studio Museum in Harlem’s 2026 Museum Education Practicum program!Over the course of te...
08/31/2026

Apply to be a participant in the Studio Museum in Harlem’s 2026 Museum Education Practicum program!

Over the course of ten weeks, the Museum Education Practicum 2026 Fall program will allow participants to attend seminars, professional talks, presentations, and have opportunities to learn about the Museum’s education programs.

Participants will also facilitate and develop strategies for adult, school, youth, and family audiences, explore both theory and practice, and engage in conversations around artists of African descent, contemporary art practices, and strategic programming.

To apply, please submit your application materials in one PDF by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gtapSx

Address

144 West 125th Street
New York, NY
10027

Telephone

+12128644500

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Studio Museum in Harlem posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category