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History & Mission

To celebrate, preserve and exhibit the visual culture and intellectual diversity of artists of African descent from Africa, the Caribbean and the Americas.

From Private Passion to Public Beacon: The Artistic Journey of Dr. Otis Thrash Hammonds and Hammonds House Museum

History

Since opening in 1988, Hammonds House Museum has presented rotating exhibitions that celebrate the enduring legacy of visual artists of African descent from Africa, the Caribbean, the Americas, and beyond.

Exhibition History

Long before Dr. Otis Thrash Hammonds, the distinguished Atlanta physician and arts patron, made this house his home, it was the residence of Madge A. Bingham—a remarkable author and activist.

The House

To celebrate, preserve and exhibit the visual culture and intellectual diversity of artists of African descent from Africa, the Caribbean and the Americas.

Our Team

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