Art After Dark: Celebrating Black Art is an after-hours museum experience celebrating Black creativity, culture, and community during Black History Month. Open and welcoming to all, the evening offers a relaxed, social atmosphere where guests can explore the museum after dark, enjoy live music, and connect with locals.

Local artists are invited to submit their work for the opportunity to be showcased during the event. Selected artists will have their work displayed throughout the museum, creating a dynamic gallery experience that encourages conversation, connection, and discovery. Artist submissions are open now, with a deadline of February 7.

Art After Dark: Celebrating Black Art is an after-hours museum experience honoring Black creativity, cultural expression, and the contributions of local artists during Black History Month. Open and welcoming to all, the evening is designed to encourage connection and conversation in a relaxed, gallery-style environment. The event will feature artwork by local artists selected through a submission and acceptance process. Artists are invited to submit work for consideration, with selected pieces displayed throughout the museum for the evening. The submission deadline is February 7.

Guests will have full access to the museum and current exhibitions, including a final opportunity to view Vuzumazulu: The Black Solarium prior to its closing, and an introduction to Timeless Hats, showcasing handcrafted church hats by a local milliner alongside African American Art from the Collection. A live DJ will provide music throughout the evening, with two featured spoken word and musical performance segments by Halo City.

Attendees are also invited to participate in a casual, drop-in community art activity, contributing to shared canvases representing each district in a collaborative and informal way. Complimentary beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available, along with a featured specialty cocktail. Food will be available for purchase from Coach Brown’s BBQ.