Black History Month Museum - Black Art Collectors: Preserving Our Legacy

Black Art Collectors: Preserving Our Legacy
A Black History Month Exhibition at the Aspire Center

Black art has always been preserved by the people.

This Black History Month, the Aspire Center presents Black Art Collectors: Preserving Our Legacy, a month-long exhibition honoring Black collectors who have safeguarded Black art, Black Americana, and folk traditions across generations.

This exhibition centers Black people not only as artists, but as collectors, archivists, and cultural stewards—individuals and families who have intentionally collected, preserved, and passed down Black art within our communities.

📅 February 1 – February 28
📍 Aspire Center

Opening Reception: February 1
Additional programming, conversations, and gatherings will be announced throughout the month.

We invite collectors to engage with the exhibition in one of the following ways:

• Loan artwork to be exhibited for the month
• Donate artwork to become part of the Aspire Center’s permanent display
• Offer artwork for sale, with 100% of proceeds donated to support the Aspire Center

Details on submission guidelines, timelines, and artwork handling contact Rosie Dawson at 773-573-6920.

Black art is history.
Black collecting is preservation.
Black stewardship ensures our stories endure.

This exhibition is both a celebration and a call to action—recognizing the quiet, powerful role Black collectors play in protecting cultural legacy.

👉 Register here to:

• Attend the opening reception
• Receive updates on February programming
• Learn how to loan, donate, or sell artwork for the exhibition

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation, 5500 West Madison Street, Chicago, United States

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