Programs
Inspiring Connection Through Art and Culture
Art transforms lives—and so does Hammonds House Museum. We invite you to explore a place where creativity, culture, and community unite in exciting and meaningful ways!
Artist: Radcliffe Bailey
Discover Dynamic Programs at Hammonds House Museum:
For Families:
Create lasting memories through hands-on workshops, interactive gallery tours, and activities that ignite imagination across generations.
For Schools & Educators:
Bring art and history to life with innovative curriculum guides, immersive field trips, and collaborative learning projects tailored to classroom needs.
For Art Enthusiasts:
Fuel your passion with engaging artist talks, panel discussions, and exclusive backstage access to the creative process.
For Art Professionals:
Advance your practice through networking, curated professional development, and opportunities to collaborate with leading voices in the field.
For Collectors:
Deepen your connection to Black art through curated exhibitions, collector forums, and special events celebrating legacy and vision.
Celebrate creativity. Foster meaningful connections. Build a vibrant community—here and beyond our walls.
Your journey into art and culture begins at Hammonds House Museum, where every voice, every vision, and every visitor truly matters.
Public Engagement Programs
Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 1 pm
Join us for a dynamic panel discussion featuring Dr. Amalia Amaki—esteemed professor, acclaimed visual artist, and thought leader in African American art—and Anne Collins Smith, art historian, curator, and longtime faculty member at Spelman College, where she has served as Curator of Collections and Director of the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art. Smith is also recognized for her critical curatorial work at the New Orleans Museum of Art.
Moderated by Halima Taha, Artistic Director, the conversation will illuminate the networks of mentorship, scholarship, and activism that have nurtured generations of artists and celebrate how Black Zeitgeist and its community partners continue to shape Atlanta’s vibrant arts ecosystem. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with three leading voices in Black art curation and history as they share insights and experiences at the intersection of art, activism, and community empowerment.
Together, our distinguished panelists will reflect on their curatorial collaboration, the legacy of artistic innovation, and the creative power that has defined Atlanta as a national center for Black visual arts and culture.
Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 1pm
Join us for an illuminating public program with Dr. Amalia Amaki, distinguished professor, acclaimed visual artist, art historian, and co-curator of the landmark exhibition, Black Zeitgeist: Atlanta, the Visual Arts and the National Black Arts Festival. Renowned for her expertise in African American art and culture, Dr. Amaki brings decades of scholarship, creativity, and advocacy to her exploration of a transformative era.
In this engaging event, Dr. Amaki will focus on the period from 1980 to 2000—a time she identifies as the true "zeitgeist" that shaped Atlanta’s Black visual arts renaissance. Through stories of the period’s electrifying vitality, you’ll encounter the trailblazing artists, influential personalities, and visionary leaders who fueled the city’s creative explosion. Dr. Amaki will share insights into how this culturally rich era fostered an enduring network of mentorship, activism, and innovation, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire artistic and communal excellence.
Don’t miss this special opportunity to learn from one of the field’s most esteemed voices as she examines the people, the personalities, and the vibrant spirit that have defined Black Zeitgeist for a generation and beyond.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 1pm
Join us this Fall 2025 for a compelling talk with Dr. Brittany Webb, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Dr. Webb—a leading scholar of African American art—previously served as the Evelyn and Will Kaplan Curator of Twentieth-Century Art and the John Rhoden Collection at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), where she organized the landmark exhibition "Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden." Her research and curatorial leadership have been instrumental in shaping the field's understanding of Rhoden’s legacy.
In this special program, Dr. Webb will discuss the life and work of acclaimed sculptor John Rhoden, illuminating the historic significance of the new John Rhoden Sculpture Garden at Hammonds House Museum—the first permanent sculpture garden in the United States dedicated to Rhoden’s art. Discover how this groundbreaking installation not only celebrates Rhoden’s visionary practice but also advances Hammonds House Museum’s mission to center and sustain Black artistic excellence. Experience an insider’s look at Rhoden’s creative journey, his impact on contemporary sculpture, and the community-driven dialogue fostered by this unprecedented garden.
