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The Colored Girls Museum, 4613 Newhall Street, Philadelphia, PA (2025)

06/05/2024

We've Got Company!

Our weekend got a whole lot better with some awesome visitors at TCGM. Thanks for dropping by and adding extra sparkle to our space. ✨

Don't miss out on the fun - click the link in our bio to snag your tickets for this Saturday now! 🎟️

05/26/2024

The Colored Girls Museum
Welcomes Artist / Curator
Terrell Maurice into
The Colored Boy’s Room at The Colored Girls Museum

Whispers From a Little Black Boy is an artistic display of emotional despondency sometimes rendered by unhealed wounds from a mother passed on to her firstborn son. The story takes place in a magical room found by a little black girl who came upon house who could talk…ironically she “lost” her voice along the treacherous path of her childhood that led her there. In parallel universe she hears “whispers from a little black boy” who guides her on a path that leads her to find her voice. He silently whispers messages of artistic expressions from a time yet to be experienced…unknowingly, this little boy is her son. She discovers healing in the colored girls house, allowing her little girl to live through her soon to be born son …from a time beyond her pain. In this room she channels his visions and his insight. The more he reveals the more she heals. Inside the display are messages that thread the time lines of their lives.

“The Intermission,” an interactive exhibition, showcases works by primarily black female Philadelphia-based artists known as the “Company.”
The main characters in this exhibition are a 140-year-old house, serving as the protagonist, joined by a Colored Girl’s Museum, a widow, and an ordinary colored girl. The exhibit takes place in a parallel universe where the colored girl and her widow self have been evicted from the 140 year old house that has been their home to make way for a Colored Girls Museum. The characters must navigate alternate realities to find their way back to each other.

Community Curators - Syd Carpenter, Mz. Icar Collective, Terrell Maurice and Jazlyne Sabree.
Guest appearances by Shanina Dionna, Toni Kersey, Rosalind Nzinga Vaughn Nicol, Martryce Roach, Yolanda Ward, Debra Powell Wright.

Pick up your tickets here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-intermission-tickets-905760703647?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/25/2024

Maurice's artistic style defies simple classification; it is a nuanced tapestry woven from complexity and dynamism. His oeuvre spans the gamut from abstract to Avant Garde, with pieces that traverse the boundaries between modernism and cubism. Employing a diverse array of mediums, including acrylics, oils, and mixed media, Maurice crafts works that confront and provoke the viewer. His canvases serve as platforms for the expression of raw emotion, inviting audiences on a deeply personal voyage of discovery and introspection. Through deliberate color palettes and textured surfaces, Maurice extends an invitation not only to see but also to touch, forging a tactile connection with his art.

Photo by Zamani Feelings

"The Intermission," an interactive exhibition, showcases works by primarily black female Philadelphia-based artists known as the “Company.”
The main characters in this exhibition are a 140-year-old house, serving as the protagonist, joined by a Colored Girl's Museum, a widow, and an ordinary colored girl. The exhibit takes place in a parallel universe where the colored girl and her widow self have been evicted from the 140 year old house that has been their home to make way for a Colored Girls Museum. The characters must navigate alternate realities to find their way back to each other.

Community Curators - Syd Carpenter, Mz. Icar Collective, Terrell Maurice and Jazlyne Sabree.
Guest appearances by Shanina Dionna, Toni Kersey, Rosalind Nzinga Vaughn Nicol, Martryce Roach, Yolanda Ward, Debra Powell Wright.

Pick up your tickets here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-intermission-tickets-905760703647?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/24/2024

We're thrilled to unveil our newest treasure trove: a curated collection of merch that captures the essence of TCGM's rebrand!✨

Our new merch collection consists of:

➡️ TCGM Dad Hat:
You’ll be head over heels with this timeless piece! The hat sits on your head just like a crown, thanks to the adjustable strap.

➡️ TCGM Stainless Steel Water Bottle:
This 17-ounce, double-walled stainless steel water bottle is perfect for your daily outings. It will keep your drink of choice hot or cold for hours. It also features an odor- and leak-proof cap. Throw it in your car's cup holder on your way to work, take it with you on hikes, or toss it in your bag for any time you get thirsty.

➡️ TCGM Eco Tote Bag (Black/Oyster):
Say goodbye to plastic, and bag your goodies in this organic cotton tote bag. There’s more than enough room for groceries, books, and anything in between.

➡️ TCGM Black Glossy Mug:
This cupboard essential is sturdy, sleek, and perfect for your morning java or afternoon tea.

➡️ TCGM Unisex T-shirt (Black Heather/White):
This T-shirt is everything you've dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for all.

🔗Visit https://www.thecoloredgirlsmuseum.com/shop to shop our new merch collection today!

05/24/2024

The Colored Girls Museum
Welcomes Artist / Curator
Terrell Maurice into
The Colored Boy’s Room at The Colored Girls Museum

Terrell Maurice emerges as a contemporary artist whose journey is deeply intertwined with his innate ability to wield visual language as a means of profound expression. Eschewing the traditional path of formal training, Maurice's artistic evolution finds its roots in his intimate connection with his muse – the human face – serving as the conduit for his creative expression. His early exposure to the transformative potential of visual elements laid the groundwork for his subsequent foray into the realm of fine art.

Photo by Zamani Feelings

"The Intermission," an interactive exhibition, showcases works by primarily black female Philadelphia-based artists known as the “Company.”
The main characters in this exhibition are a 140-year-old house, serving as the protagonist, joined by a Colored Girl's Museum, a widow, and an ordinary colored girl. The exhibit takes place in a parallel universe where the colored girl and her widow self have been evicted from the 140 year old house that has been their home to make way for a Colored Girls Museum. The characters must navigate alternate realities to find their way back to each other.

Community Curators - Syd Carpenter, Mz. Icar, Terrell Maurice and Jaclyn Sabree.
Guest appearances by Shanina Dionna, Toni Kersey, Rosalind Nzinga Vaughn Nicol, Matryce Roach, Yolanda Ward, Debra Powell Wright.

Pick up your tickets here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-intermission-tickets-905760703647?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/15/2024

The moment we've been eagerly awaiting has arrived!🤎

Today, we're proud to unveil our newly launched website, meticulously crafted to reflect our digital evolution.

Join us as we celebrate this milestone and embark on this exciting new chapter together.

Welcome to our enhanced online platform—explore, engage, and enjoy!

05/14/2024

As anticipation builds, we're thrilled to announce that tomorrow marks a significant milestone for us!

Our revamped website is ready to make its grand debut, promising an immersive digital experience that embodies the true essence of TCGM✨.

Stay tuned for the big reveal tomorrow at 12:00 p.m., and join us as we usher in a new era of online presence!

05/14/2024

Come see our new exhibition!

"The Intermission," an interactive exhibition, showcases works by primarily black female Philadelphia-based artists known as the “Company.”
The main characters in this exhibition are a 140-year-old house, serving as the protagonist, joined by a Colored Girl's Museum, a widow, and an ordinary colored girl. The exhibit takes place in a parallel universe where the colored girl and her widow self have been evicted from the 140 year old house that has been their home to make way for a Colored Girls Museum. The characters must navigate alternate realities to find their way back to each other.

Community Curators - Syd Carpenter, Mz. Icar Collective, Terrell Maurice and Jazlyne Sabree.
Guest appearances by Shanina Dionna, Toni Kersey, Rosalind Nzinga Vaughn Nicol, Martryce Roach, Yolanda Ward, Debora Powell Wright.

Pick up your tickets here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-intermission-tickets-905760703647?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/13/2024

Exciting news🎉🎉!

In just two days, our new website will go live, showcasing a range of exciting new products and tickets to tour our latest exhibition, The Intermission.

Get ready for an enhanced browsing experience and The Colored Girls Museum's new digital home!

05/03/2024

Join us in our Virtual Celebration of the artists who sat a spell with us this season. Bravo !!!!!!

Sit a Spell is a call to Black women to invoke the wisdom of their ancestors, remember their history, and chart a path to their future. Just taking the time to Sit A Spell at TCGM is an act of resistance. We pay tribute to the artists that sat a spell with us as we prepare for our forthcoming exhibition, “The Intermission opening on May 4th, 2024

Gina Giles is a painter and fiber artist with a background in photography and digital art. Since her graduation from Moore College of Art & Design where she studied Photography and Digital Arts, Gina has honed into a very personal approach to art making that blurs the lines between her more straightforward two-dimensional pictorial style and her trail-blazing interpretation of fiber art.gigi

05/02/2024

Join us in our Virtual Celebration of the artists who sat a spell with us this season. Bravo !!!!!!

Sit a Spell is a call to Black women to invoke the wisdom of their ancestors, remember their history, and chart a path to their future. Just taking the time to Sit A Spell at TCGM is an act of resistance. We pay tribute to the artists that sat a spell with us as we prepare for our forthcoming exhibition, “The Intermission opening on May 4th, 2024

Jordan Yates is an African-American artist whose journey has taken many twists and turns but has ultimately led her to creating a career for herself by following her passions. I am in love with clay. I am not only in love with the plasticity and physical matter of the medium but to the cultural aspect of which it connects all cultures”.

05/02/2024

Join us in our Virtual Celebration of the artists who sat a spell with us this season. Bravo !!!!!!

Sit a Spell is a call to Black women to invoke the wisdom of their ancestors, remember their history, and chart a path to their future. Just taking the time to Sit A Spell at TCGM is an act of resistance. We pay tribute to the artists that sat a spell with us as we prepare for our forthcoming exhibition, “The Intermission opening on May 4th, 2024

Pat McLean-Smith is a multidisciplinary artist. She creates one-of-a-kind crochet dolls, crewel embroidery, drawings and painting that often reflect the Africian-American community. In addition she is a published poet and teaching artist. She has received numerous awards and is the author of two books of poetry, “Poetry Pulls Pain,” and Healing Her Hurts,” a collection of short stories and poetry, as well as “REGGIE RASCAL,” a children’s book which she both wrote and illustrated. Pat is also the founder and director of the TOMORROW’S GIRLS & WOMEN, Mentoring Program.

05/02/2024

Join us in our Virtual Celebration of the artists who sat a spell with us this season. Bravo !!!!!!

Sit a Spell is a call to Black women to invoke the wisdom of their ancestors, remember their history, and chart a path to their future. Just taking the time to Sit A Spell at TCGM is an act of resistance. We pay tribute to the artists that sat a spell with us as we prepare for our forthcoming exhibition, “The Intermission opening on May 4th, 2024

Kortez Robinson
“Every project that I do whether it’s exhibiting art, DJing, upcycling fashion or graphic design will be centered around promoting underground culture and sharing the creativity of the African Diaspora. I believe there are opportunities to share positive culture without compromising one’s integrity. So instead of complaining about what we are lacking, I plan to use my platform to create the change I want to see in the arts and the community at large. I see the arts as the perfect tool to create that change.”

05/02/2024

Join us in our Virtual Celebration of the artists who sat a spell with us this season. Bravo !!!!!!

Sit a Spell is a call to Black women to invoke the wisdom of their ancestors, remember their history, and chart a path to their future. Just taking the time to Sit A Spell at TCGM is an act of resistance. We pay tribute to the artists that sat a spell with us as we prepare for our forthcoming exhibition, “The Intermission opening on May 4th, 2024

Heather Williams
As a multidisciplinary artist, I use abstract paintings, sculpture and film to explore complexities and dualities that exist within our world. My works are multilayered, textured and filled with movement, creating a visual representation of the various layers of meaning that exist within our experiences. Rooted in my Caribbean and African heritage, spirituality and identity, my paintings explore the concept of damage and repair. This exploration began on a personal level, but has since evolved into an examination of the fragmented histories that make up the legacy of The Middle Passage.art

05/01/2024

Join us in our Virtual Celebration of the artists who sat a spell with us this season. Bravo !!!!!!

Sit a Spell is a call to Black women to invoke the wisdom of their ancestors, remember their history, and chart a path to their future. Just taking the time to Sit A Spell at TCGM is an act of resistance. We pay tribute to the artists that sat a spell with us as we prepare for our forthcoming exhibition, “The Intermission opening on May 4th, 2024

Destiny Crockett (she/her) is a scholar-artist who is curious about African American girlhood in the 20th and 21st centuries, Black feminisms, 20th and 21st century African American women’s literature and visual culture, Black archive theories, and Black q***r studies. Her visual artworks ask many of the same questions as her scholarly work, using collage and mixed media to analyze themes of age, the sartorial, beauty, play, and sexuality. Destiny earned her PhD in English from the University of Pennsylvania with certificates in Africana Studies and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and her B.A. in English with certificates in African American Studies and Gender and Sexuality Studies from Princeton University.

05/01/2024

Join us in our Virtual Celebration of the artists who sat a spell with us this season. Bravo !!!!!!

Sit a Spell is a call to Black women to invoke the wisdom of their ancestors, remember their history, and chart a path to their future. Just taking the time to Sit A Spell at TCGM is an act of resistance. We pay tribute to the artists that sat a spell with us as we prepare for our forthcoming exhibition, “The Intermission opening on May 4th, 2024

Lynda Grace Black is a multimedia artist interested in expressing the stories we carry, the connective power they hold, and the divine relationship we have to one another. Her primary mediums are yarn and twine and she is engaged in creating an evolving series of woven vessels representing lives lost to state sanctioned violence. This year, after a long career in Development, Public Relations and Program Administration, Lynda is focusing more time on art making and developing uplifting opportunities for others. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Lynda has a BA in Communications from Temple University and an M.Ed. in Education from La Salle University.

05/01/2024

Join us in our Virtual Celebration of the artists who sat a spell with us this season. Bravo !!!!!!

Sit a Spell is a call to Black women to invoke the wisdom of their ancestors, remember their history, and chart a path to their future. Just taking the time to Sit A Spell at TCGM is an act of resistance. We pay tribute to the artists that sat a spell with us as we prepare for our forthcoming exhibition, “The Intermission opening on May 4th, 2024

Monna Morton
I am a maker of art. My paintings and artworks draw from my ancestral ties and my strong attraction to the African continent. I use African patterns and lines to create a textural surface, sometimes adding fabric, metals and fibers to my paintings. The driving force behind my works of art is to convey my culture as an African American woman and to embrace my African heritage. Every work tells a story with color, pattern and imagery.

05/01/2024

Join us in our Virtual Celebration of the artists who sat a spell with us this season. Bravo !!!!!!

Sit a Spell is a call to Black women to invoke the wisdom of their ancestors, remember their history, and chart a path to their future. Just taking the time to Sit A Spell at TCGM is an act of resistance. We pay tribute to the artists that sat a spell with us as we prepare for our forthcoming exhibition, “The Intermission opening on May 4th, 2024

Patircia Renee Thomas
Patricia Renee’ Thomas is a Philadelphia-based painter, drawer, and art educator, with a BFA from Tyler School of Art and Architecture, a MFA from University of Pennsylvania’s Weitzman School of Design with a certificate in University Education, who’s work questions the repercussions of hyper-visibility, physical safety existing in a racialized society, and camouflage.

05/01/2024

Join us in our Virtual Celebration of the artists who sat a spell with us this season. Bravo !!!!!!

Sit a Spell is a call to Black women to invoke the wisdom of their ancestors, remember their history, and chart a path to their future. Just taking the time to Sit A Spell at TCGM is an act of resistance. We pay tribute to the artists that sat a spell with us as we prepare for our forthcoming exhibition, “The Intermission opening on May 4th, 2024

Nambue Kofi Evans commonly known as Odiyifo, is a native of Tatale in the Northern region of Ghana, based in Kumasi, Ashanti Region. Odiyifo is an astute Ghanaian imagemaker capable of demonstrating his versatility in the field of visual art of creativity. Currently he owns the registered Odiyifo Fine Art and Design Studio situated at Kumasi.

04/30/2024

Join us in our Virtual Celebration of the artists who sat a spell with us this season. Bravo !!!!!!

Sit a Spell is a call to Black women to invoke the wisdom of their ancestors, remember their history, and chart a path to their future. Just taking the time to Sit A Spell at TCGM is an act of resistance. We pay tribute to the artists that sat a spell with us as we prepare for our forthcoming exhibition, “The Intermission opening on May 4th, 2024

Bree Brown is a lifelong artist taking interest in many different forms through the years. After a period of feeling uninspired and estranged from her artistic roots, she decided to take a ceramics class in March, and since then she’s been in love with clay. Shortly after finishing that class, she decided to begin documenting her journey with clay via Instagram reels. Her goal is to bring joy to others and she hopes that her wonky pots can do that for people.

04/30/2024

Join us in our Virtual Celebration of the artists who sat a spell with us this season. Bravo !!!!!!

Sit a Spell is a call to Black women to invoke the wisdom of their ancestors, remember their history, and chart a path to their future. Just taking the time to Sit A Spell at TCGM is an act of resistance. We pay tribute to the artists that sat a spell with us as we prepare for our forthcoming exhibition, “The Intermission opening on May 4th, 2024

Rhena McClain
As a Philadelphia native, Rhena McClain is no stranger to the impact that poverty has on marginalized communities. She has committed her life to working alongside community members, religious and non-profit organizations, to strengthen and empower communities where the impacts are most severe.
Rhena currently serves as the Director of St. Barnabas Mission, ECS’s burgeoning community center in the Carroll Park area of West Philadelphia, where she is leading the effort to create a safe space that will lend itself to the revitalization effort of this community and positively impact its members.

04/30/2024

Join us in our Virtual Celebration of the artists who sat a spell with us this season. Bravo !!!!!!

Sit a Spell is a call to Black women to invoke the wisdom of their ancestors, remember their history, and chart a path to their future. Just taking the time to Sit A Spell at TCGM is an act of resistance. We pay tribute to the artists that sat a spell with us as we prepare for our forthcoming exhibition, “The Intermission opening on May 4th, 2024

Martryce Roach
…a self-taught visual artist from New Brunswick, NJ, Martryce incorporates elements of music, education, geometric shapes, and environment to construct surrealistic art stories that speak to human experiences and relationships, particularly as they relate to African American culture.

04/29/2024

Join us in our Virtual Celebration of the artists who sat a spell with us this season. Bravo !!!!!!

Sit a Spell is a call to Black women to invoke the wisdom of their ancestors, remember their history, and chart a path to their future. Just taking the time to Sit A Spell at TCGM is an act of resistance. We pay tribute to the artists that sat a spell with us as we prepare for our forthcoming exhibition, “The Intermission opening on May 4th, 2024

Rosalind Nzinga Vaughn - Nichol
I am a mixed media artist and papermaker. I have worked in multiple mediums, beginning as a graphic designer. Work in display greatly influenced a love for the versatility of paper as an art medium. Initially prompting work with papier-mâché sculptures and assemblages.
For the past two decades, I have focused on incorporating vintage lace and textiles into handmade paper which I use in mixed media quilts paintings collages and installations.

04/29/2024

Join us in our Virtual Celebration of the artists who sat a spell with us this season. Bravo !!!!!!

Sit a Spell is a call to Black women to invoke the wisdom of their ancestors, remember their history, and chart a path to their future. Just taking the time to Sit A Spell at TCGM is an act of resistance. We pay tribute to the artists that sat a spell with us as we prepare for our forthcoming exhibition, “The Intermission opening on May 4th, 2024

Kassandra Khalil is a visual artist, writer, and arts organizer. Her visual work is highly autobiographical, using simple line drawings to explore how gestures evoke personal and cultural memory. Using irregular 2D surfaces such as vellum paper or plant materials, the images activate negative space with texture or translucence as a “memory” space where viewers can remember/imagine/construct narratives. She began writing poetry and creative fiction because she couldn’t bother to fact check herself. Her works rotate themes of migration, romance, and memory to provoke intimate portrayals and unfinished thought. Khalil’s work was immensely influenced by the exposure to her mother’s Haitian culture. She pulls visual inspiration from ancient Egyptian imagery and form, connecting her to her father’s heritage.

04/29/2024

Join us in our Virtual Celebration of the artists who sat a spell with us this season. Bravo !!!!!!

Sit a Spell is a call to Black women to invoke the wisdom of their ancestors, remember their history, and chart a path to their future. Just taking the time to Sit A Spell at TCGM is an act of resistance. We pay tribute to the artists that sat a spell with us as we prepare for our forthcoming exhibition, “The Intermission opening on May 4th, 2024

Chelsea McMaster
The basis of my work is inspired by the cultural traditions and people of the Caribbean Islands and the indissoluble mark left on the region by European Colonialism. While holding onto what we have left and celebrating the present we have made because of it. My search highlights the hidden remnants of a past life, and people. My work further explores the weight of cultural identity and traditions as it relates to women of the African diaspora. Focusing on matriarchal ties, it refers to women as the keepers of knowledge and their parallels to the vessels both in practicality and significance. Using a contemporary standpoint, these pieces incorporate traditional Afro-Caribbean practices of making functional ware, low-fire finishes and decorative techniques, with representational figures in memoriam of the traditions kept and passed down.

04/28/2024

Join us in our Virtual Celebration of the artists who sat a spell with us this season. Bravo !!!!!!

Sit a Spell is a call to Black women to invoke the wisdom of their ancestors, remember their history, and chart a path to their future. Just taking the time to Sit A Spell at TCGM is an act of resistance. We pay tribute to the artists that sat a spell with us as we prepare for our forthcoming exhibition, “The Intermission opening on May 4th, 2024

Denys Davis is an author, interior designer, artist ,museum curator and founder of designzuri LLC. Her works center around the exploration and reinterpretation of the roots of diverse cultural influences.
While each medium seems different, she believes each one has the same goal. The work or space should speak to the client’s or observers’ soul and invoke an emotional response of understanding, harmony, balance, and joy.

04/27/2024

Join us in our Virtual Celebration of the artists who sat a spell with us this season. Bravo !!!!!!

Sit a Spell is a call to Black women to invoke the wisdom of their ancestors, remember their history, and chart a path to their future. Just taking the time to Sit A Spell at TCGM is an act of resistance. We pay tribute to the artists that sat a spell with us as we prepare for our forthcoming exhibition, “The Intermission opening on May 4th, 2024

Susan Ragland
I am an urban folk artist whose contemporary images reside outside of the classically traditional conventions. My paintings deliberately use a kaleidoscope of bright colors to center black joy and exhilaration.
In each painting, patterns, shapes and colors mix to display warmth, rhythm and whimsicality. Fluorescents swirl around figures, commanding attention and visibility. My painted characters are unabashedly present and imperfect, sometimes staring, with seemingly blank expressions, directly at the observer. However, the funk and soul cannot be contained, so bodies and hair explode with exuberant energy.