American Folk Art Museum

Thank you, Artforum, for naming 'Madalena Santos Reinbolt: A Headful of Planets' a Critics' Pick! Read their review here: https://lnkd.in/dnTKwawU

We are thrilled to announce that longtime patrons Kendra and Allan Daniel have pledged $1 Million to the Museum. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dAWdkKFr

Thank you, artnet, for featuring our exhibition, 'Madalena Santos Reinbolt: A Head Full of Planets'! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dYTGfPTz

We are deeply saddened to share news that Richard Gasperi, a longtime patron and supporter of the American Folk Art Museum, passed away last week. As the founder of Gasperi Gallery in New Orleans, Richard was one of the most respected dealers and supporters of self-taught art in the field, who worked directly with artists such as Jimmy Lee Sudduth, Howard Finster, and David Butler. AFAM is honored to be the beneficiary of Richard's unparalleled collection and archive, and was one of the first people inaugurated into the Museum's Legacy Society in 2021, which was created specifically to highlight our supporters who have made lasting commitments to the future of the Museum. Read more about Gasperi, his groundbreaking collection, and the Legacy Society: https://lnkd.in/duqqsbfr 🎨 And the Angels Ministered Unto Him, Howard Finster (1916–2001), 1970s, Summerville, Georgia, United States. Paint on wood, 12 x14 x 7”. Gift of Richard Gasperi, 2021.8.1

We are pleased to announce that Lee Ann Dillon, a distinguished legal executive and senior partner at Reed Smith LLP, was recently elected to the American Folk Art Museum’s Board of Trustees following a unanimous vote during its most recent meeting in February. Dillon, a longtime supporter and advocate of the arts, previously served on the board of trustees at the Newark Museum of Art, the North Carolina Dance Theatre, and the Tryon Center for Visual Arts. She was involved with numerous committees and also played a pivotal role in fundraising initiatives. Her expertise with museum governance and passion for self-taught artists will be invaluable for advancing AFAM's mission. Join us in welcoming Lee Ann Dillion to the American Folk Art Museum's Board of Trustees!

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Celebrate today by visiting the Museum and seeing the incredible work of Madalena Santos Reinbolt ❤️⁠ ⁠ Our current exhibition explores her work through the pluralities of her life as an artist, domestic worker, and Black woman. ⁠ ⁠ Want to learn more about Santos Reinbolt? ✨⁠ ⁠ The Museum Shop now has copies available for purchase of the official exhibition catalog. Published by Museu de Arte de São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand - MASP, the catalog is the first book dedicated to Santos Reinbolt's work 📚⁠ ⁠ -⁠ ⁠ 🎨 Madalena Santos Reinbolt, Untitled, 1965–1976, Acrylic wool on burlap, 41 1/2 x 36 3/8 in., Collection Edmar Pinto Costa, São Paulo, Brazil⁠ ⁠ 📸 Madalena Santos Reinbolt, Attributed to Pedro Oswaldo Cruz and Cristina Oswaldo Cruz (Brazil), c. 1974–1975, Digital photograph, © Lélia Coelho Frota, Mitopoética de 9 artistas brasileiros (Rio de Janeiro: Funarte, 1978) ’Madalena Santos Reinbolt: A Headful of Planets’ is organized by Museu de Arte de São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand – MASP.

We are excited to announce that the American Folk Art Museum was voted the #1 Best Art Museum in America by readers of Newsweek! 🏆 We are grateful to every one of you who voted for the Museum in the poll and for supporting the Museum in all that we do ❤️ Celebrate this win with a visit to the Museum to see our current exhibitions, ‘Madalena Santos Reinbolt: A Headful of Planets’ and ‘Somewhere to Roost’ ✨ Comment and tell us what makes the American Folk Art Museum your #1 Museum! 🎉🥳 - Photos by Olya Vysotskaya

Thank you, artnet, for featuring the announcement of the Museum’s recent gift from the estate of Audrey B. Heckler! Click here to read the article: https://lnkd.in/dchukz5c

🚨 Don't forget to vote for AFAM in Newsweek's Best Art Museum in America contest before the poll closes tomorrow at noon ET! https://lnkd.in/eBT8zVJQ

To commemorate Black History Month, the Museum Shop is putting a spotlight on Black American folk artist Missionary Mary Proctor. After the tragic loss of several family members in a fire 30 years ago, Proctor was compelled by a divine message to “paint the door”—and has been painting ever since. Proctor’s paintings often bear messages of love, faith, and family and incorporate found objects such as buttons, paintbrushes, and beads. Her work has been exhibited widely and is included in numerous institutional collections, such as the Smithsonian and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. ⁠ Visit our Shop to explore a selection of Proctor's original paintings currently available. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/d2sRXhEg