The William Grant Still Arts Center Presents “Love You Madly” – A Portrait of Duke Ellington March 7-June 6, 2015 Opening Reception: Saturday, March 7, 3:00-6:00pm Featuring live opening concert by Marcus L. Miller Freedom Jazz Movement The 7th Annual Exhibition in WGSAC’s African-American Composers Exhibition & Music Education Series Archival recordings, magazine articles, concert posters, original photographs, and …
The William Grant Still Arts Center’s Spring Music and Art Education Program begins again on March 7. Starting February 23-27, give the Center a call to reserve your space. Download Class Flyer: ENGLISH and ESPAÑOL Our Spring Education program teaches music and art through the life and work of a select African-American composer. This year, that is Duke Ellington! We …
The West Adams Collectors Club is a free 8-week, intergenerational workshop on archiving grassroots histories, hosted and organized by The William Grant Still Arts Center in collaboration with community members. From Black dolls and mix tapes to books, flyers, social movements and community spaces, learn about collecting, keeping, and exhibiting your own cultural and social history! …
This last workshop of this year’s Black Doll Show will be taught by Cheryl Williams. Make and take home your own using recycled materials, traditional dollmaking methods, and creative supplies. There is a sliding scale materials fee request for this class of $15. Continue reading
This workshop will be taught by Teresa Tolliver for ages 5-15. Get inspired by the superhero dolls and media work created by artists on display at The William Grant Still Arts Center, then make and take home your own using recycled materials and creative supplies. There will be a $15 materials charge for this workshop. … Continue reading
The Center will be closed Thursday, December 25-Monday, December 29 as well Thursday, January 1 (New Year’s Day). We will be open on Tuesday, December 30, Wednesday, December 31 and Friday, January 2. Happy holidays, and we hope you enjoy this time with your family and friends! Continue reading
The William Grant Still Arts Center Presents 34th Annual Black Doll Show – A League Supreme – Jazz Superheroes December 13, 2014-February 14, 2015 Opening Reception: December 13, 3:00-6:00pm Curated by Keisa Davis For its 34th Annual Black Doll Show, The William Grant Still Arts Center will move outside its traditional boundaries and transform itself … Continue reading
The William Grant Still Arts Center’s Winter Art and Music Education Classes will be back for a six week session from January 6-February 14! Get a head start on the new year – grow creatively or explore a new skill. Classes for children and teens on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays include Keyboards, Kids’ Art, Drawing and … Continue reading
On Saturday, December 20th, William Grant Still Arts Center will team together with our neighbor West Adams Church of Christ to host a special Holiday Food and Toy Giveaway to celebrate the season with our community. The toy and food giveaway will begin at noon, but please arrive at 11am to receive your ticket (first come, first served). … Continue reading
It’s been a great run and one of The William Grant Still Arts Center’s most attended exhibitions in the past few years! We’ve been honored that it has been the subject of many news articles and even more community discussion. But the last day to see Return of the Mecca: The Art of Islam and Hip-Hop is…. Saturday, November 22 — … Continue reading
