Studio Museum in Harlem

Name: Studio Museum in Harlem
Address: 144 West 125th Street, New York, NY, 10027, US
Telephone: +12128644500
Rating: 4.5

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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.
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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.

10/13/2026

Join us on October 30, 2026, 6:00–8:00 pm for Visions of the “American Landscape: An Evening of Films” with artist and filmmaker Allison Janae Hamilton, followed by a conversation with scholar Imani Perry.

Drawing on folklore, ecology, and the legacies of Black life, Hamilton explores the landscapes and mythologies of the Southern United States. After the screening, Hamilton and Perry will discuss storytelling, place, and how artists reckon with the South’s layered histories, complexities, and influence on American life.

Reserve your ticket to the event: https://bit.ly/4e0tV70

10/10/2026

A, B, C this work up close at the Studio Museum in Harlem!

Now on view, Mark Bradford’s “Untitled (A–Z),” (2010) builds on the artist’s ongoing body of work called “merchant posters,” wherein he collects local business advertisements in his South Los Angeles neighborhood.

Discover this installation and explore the rest of our fall exhibitions by planning your visit: https://bit.ly/4ygsDMC

10/09/2026

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

Inspired by the tonal scale of black-and-white photography, the exhibition considers how shifts in light, shadow, and contrast can shape the way we experience an artwork. Together, these works reveal tone as more than a technical element, becoming a visual language of its own.

Experience “Tone” by reserving your ticket to the Studio Museum: https://bit.ly/4zp0DHw

Photo: Kris Graves

10/08/2026

Join us at the Studio Museum in Harlem on October 16, 2026, from 2:00–8:00 pm for our second Studio Salon, curated by FORGOTTEN LANDS.

Celebrating “Crossing the Horizon,” Volume 08 of Caribbean art journal FORGOTTEN LANDS, the day brings the publication to life through conversations, sound, and gathering.

Hear from guest editor Dejá Aaliyah Belardo alongside artists and writers working across the Caribbean and its diaspora, experience an immersive sound activation, and close out the evening with a DJ set.

🎤 "Dialogue I: Memory, History, and the Haitian Imagination" from 2:00–3:15 pm with Edwidge Danticat and Manuel Mathieu

🎧 "Sonic Activation: Rest Within the Wake" from 4:00–5:00 pm with James Allister Sprang

🎤 "Dialogue II: Crossing the Horizon" from 5:00–6:15pm with Dejá Aaliyah Belardo, Firelei Báez, and Gervais Marsh

🎵 "Closing DJ Set" from 6:30–8:00 pm with Shie Moreno

🔗 Explore the full program through the link in our bio and RSVP to the individual activations: https://bit.ly/3Vl237b

10/07/2026

Apply to the Studio Museum in Harlem’s Spring 2027 internship program and gain museum experience while learning about Black contemporary art!

Our internship program offers college undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates a chance to work in a professional museum environment while engaging in creativity through research, collaboration, and fun. ⁠

The Spring 2027 cycle includes open positions across our Communications, Curatorial, Director’s Office, Development, Education, Graphic Design, and Public Programs teams.

🔗 Apply by November 6, 2026: https://bit.ly/3RbNNMb

10/06/2026

The Studio Museum in Harlem mourns the passing of lawyer, civic leader, and Studio Museum Trustee Gordon Davis (1941—2026).

With a deep understanding of how cultural institutions shape public life, Davis devoted his time to advancing arts and culture in New York City.

Davis served in notable leadership roles and appointments across multiple organizations. His legacy includes, among many achievements, serving as New York City's first African American Commissioner of Parks and Recreation; a principal founder of the Central Park Conservancy; the founding chairman of Jazz at Lincoln Center; and the first African American president of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

As a Studio Museum Trustee since 1981, Gordon has supported our institution through nearly every chapter of our journey, from the Museum’s early years to the opening of our new home. His unwavering leadership, wisdom, and dedication to the Studio Museum and the artists we champion helped make many achievements possible over more than four decades of advocacy and commitment.

Gordon Davis will be greatly missed, and his profound impact will be felt across New York City. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife, Peggy Cooper Davis, his daughter, Liz Cooper Davis, family, and friends.

Image credits: Gordon Davis at Studio Museum in Harlem Gala, 2014. Photo: Julie Skarratt

10/03/2026

This fall, step into a new season of Black art, ideas, and community at the Studio Museum in Harlem!

Join us for the return of our access programs, discover our weekly teen program with Artistic Noise; or spend an evening with filmmaker Allison Janae Hamilton and scholar Imani Perry for a special film program and conversation.

Add Studio Sundays to your weekend plans! Our weekly free admission day features workshops and gallery tours for visitors of all ages.

Learn more about our October events: https://www.studiomuseum.org/events

10/01/2026

Last month we participated in the 57th African-American Day Parade!
Swipe through our snapshots of parade-goers, special guests, and Harlem captured along Adam Clayton Powell Blvd by Studio Museum staff.

Founded in 1969 by Afro-American Day and United Federation of Black Community Organizations, the African-American Day Parade celebrates the rich history and impact of African American culture.

09/30/2026

Pull up 🚗

Deana Lawson's "Dirty South" (2010) commands a closer look. Known for photographs that blend portraiture, intimacy, and everyday life, Lawson creates images where every detail feels deliberate.

The work is currently on view in "Dreams of This Future: The Collection of Peggy Cooper Cafritz," an exhibition celebrating Cafritz's distinct vision as a collector and her longstanding commitment to championing Black artists.

See "Dirty South" and more works from the exhibition on your next visit. Book your ticket today: https://bit.ly/4gjKETj

Address

144 West 125th Street
New York, NY
10027

Telephone

+12128644500

Website

http://www.studiomuseum.org/

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