Telfair Museums' Friends Of African American Arts

05/09/2026

In celebration of 20 amazing years of FAAA, we celebrate our talented & courageous artists and exceptional members . Thank you for growing with us. As we welcome our new on coming 2026 board members and reminisce with our outgoing board members of 2022-2026 , we look forward to what lays ahead.

Cheers to more exhibitions, artists talks, community engagement, innovation, collectors, residencies, permanent collections and etc . Our voices matter.

We honor our beloved members who have passed, and hold their impact close our hearts.💙

Congrats 🎉 to Newest board members:
President & Chair Annissa Roland
1st Vice Chair & Treasurer: De’ Andre West
2nd Vice Chair / Programming : Aja Boone
Membership and Marketing: Maria Blase’ Espinosa
Secretary :Angela Mathis

~ your former board ❤️

04/24/2026

All FAAA members are invited to a Spring Social at the Jepson Center. The meeting will begin with a brief business meeting and election of new officers, followed by a celebration reflecting on FAAA's 20 years of cultural impact and artistic excellence at Telfair Museums. A members' reception will follow the presentation.

7:30pm | After the social, FAAA will host a "Street View” screening of Venus of Ossabaw outside the Jepson Center entrance.

03/27/2026

🌟 Now Recruiting: 2026 Spring Docent Training at the Jepson Center! 🌟
Have you ever wanted to be more involved in the arts, give back to your community, and develop public speaking skills? Now’s your chance!

The Jepson Center is hosting a FREE Spring Docent Training Crash Course for individuals interested in leading tours at both the Jepson Center and the Telfair Academy.

🎨 Why become a docent?
✔ Gain hands-on experience in museum education & tour guiding
✔ Get exclusive access to curators, artists, and new exhibitions
✔ Receive a FREE one-year museum membership
✔ Enjoy discounts at museum stores
✔ Make a meaningful impact serving students, families, and visitors

📅 Training Dates (Fridays):
• April 10 | 10 AM – 4 PM
• April 17 | 10 AM – 4 PM
• April 24 | 10 AM – 12 PM

📍 Location: Jepson Center

Requirements: Just commit to leading at least 2 tours per month.
This is an amazing opportunity for college students, professionals, retirees, and community leaders to grow, connect, and serve.
We especially encourage members of civic organizations and Greek life to get involved and represent in the arts community!

📣 Tag someone who would be great at this or share with your network!

03/11/2026

We are so excited for this series! Can’t wait to soak up all the good tips tomorrow! Hope to see you there!

02/14/2026

Enjoy DeAndrè West's (DEANDRè) FAAA Artist Spotlight! Part 3

02/14/2026

Enjoy DeAndrè West's (DEANDRè) FAAA Artist Spotlight! part 2

02/14/2026

Enjoy DeAndrè West's (DEANDRè) FAAA Artist Spotlight! Part 1

02/05/2026

01/29/2026

Join us for a special screening of the documentary "The League," February 19th, 6-745pm Jepson , followed by an engaging Q&A with filmmaker Byron Motley. More than a story about baseball, The League reveals how the Negro Baseball Leagues shaped—and were shaped by—America’s cultural and racial history. Against the backdrop of segregation and the long road toward integration, the leagues became a powerful mirror of the nation’s evolving race relations, resilience, and resistance.

The film traces this legacy to a pivotal moment in American history: the signing of Jackie Robinson to Major League Baseball—widely regarded as the beginning of the modern Civil Rights Movement. Through powerful storytelling and historical insight, The League invites audiences to reflect on how sports can challenge injustice, spark social change, and help redefine a nation.

The W. W. Law Lecture Series was created to honor the late Westley Wallace Law of Savannah, GA. He was known as "Mr. Civil Rights" due to his commitment to justice and civil rights. In addition to serving as the president of the Savannah chapter of the NAACP from 1950 to 1976, W. W. Law started the 1st annual Savannah Black Heritage Festival in 1988. This festival was successful due to the guidance and leadership of W. W. Law along with the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASAALH), with moral support and general funding from the City of Savannah.

01/04/2026

SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENSION !!!
January 8th 2025 by 11:59pm & Acceptance/ Rejection emails will go on Jan 15th by 11:59pm.
*friendly reminder both of your memberships must be current by the submission date.