Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum
Preserve | Present | Interpret
The museum presents the historic voice of this St. Petersburg, Florida community from the perspective of local, regional, and national history, culture, and community. It is another demonstration of the commitment to revitalize the Midtown St. Petersburg area.
The museum joins Mercy Hospital at the Johnnie Ruth Clarke Health Center, the Royal Theater Boys and Girls Club, and the renovated Manhattan Casino as evidence of the renaissance of this area.
News
Documentary exploring the Bay’s rich Black history debuted at the Woodson Museum
02/24/2023
The Weekly Challenger
ST. PETERSBURG — The Woodson African American Museum of Florida hosted a special viewing on Feb. 7 of WTSP-10 Tampa Bay’s Black History Month mini-documentary that explores the rich Black history in the Bay area.
The documentary first explained the origins of Black History Month. In 1915 historian Carter G. Woodson and minister Jesse Moorland founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, a group dedicated to preserving and promoting Black excellence.
Current Exhibit
A Brighter Path for Woodson Warriors | Jane Bunker
When
March 14, 2023
Where
The Woodson African American Museum of Florida
Admission
Free, Email woodsonmuseum@gmail.com for groups of 5 or more.
What
Jane began studying art seriously at age ten at the Farnsworth School of Art in North Truro, MA with Helen Sawyer and Jerry Farnsworth, who were students of Charles Hawthorne, himself a student of William Merritt Chase.
After majoring in Art at Stanford University, she received an MA in Health Communication, and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, from Stanford, and took a detour into a career as a psychologist. She began painting again after she retired, twenty-five years ago.
While not currently represented by any gallery, she has been represented by galleries in New York, Santa Fe, Aspen, Boise, and Cape Cod.
In 2013, she was given a one-woman show at the New Britain Museum of American Art (Google “Illumination – Jane Bunker”). Bunker also had shows in 2019 and 2020 at the Woodson African American Museum of Florida, in 2022 a two-woman show at the Chihuly Museum of St. Petersburg, Florida, and in 2023, a show at Soft Water Gallery, also in St. Petersburg, FL.
Over the years, photography has influenced her, particularly the atmospheric Steichen imagery. She is drawn to pastel Degas landscapes, charcoal Seurat drawings, representational Richters, Mondrian’s early trees, Redon’s flowers, and some more abstract Turners.
“Seeing beauty in a flower could awaken humans, however briefly, to the beauty that is an essential part of their own innermost being, their true nature.”
–Eckhart Tolle
This is why I paint. When what I see touches my heart, brings me joy, and gives me peace, I paint so that I might share those experiences with another. Painting
is my meditation. Painting is also my service. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of my paintings fund college scholarships for African American youth. This is my way of paying
forward all the gifts that I have been given.
For more information about Jane Bunker’s work, go to janebunkerartist.com
Black Lives Matter Mural
When
Currently on Display
Where
Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum
Admission
Open to the Public
What
This community’s first BLACK LIVES MATTER mural is the most beautiful one in the nation, and it is the welcoming mat to our most historic African American community Jordan Park, and the beautiful Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum.
T-shirts & Mural Prints
PURCHASE A T-SHIRT OR MURAL PRINT HERE
T-shirts and Black Lives Matter Mural prints are available for purchase.
Items are available for pick-up Tuesday – Friday, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Upcoming Events
Saturday Morning Yoga at The Woodson
When
Every Saturday Morning at 9 A.M.
Where
Woodson African American Museum of Florida
Admission
Free
What
Mindful Movement hosts yoga sessions every Saturday morning in The Woodson’s Legacy Garden.
No registration required.
Deadline for Woodson Warriors Scholarship Applications
When
April 1, 2023
Where
The Woodson African American Museum of Florida
Admission
N/A
What
African American High School seniors that are residents of St. Petersburg and have a GPA above 3.0 are eligible for a Woodson Warriors Scholarship. Click here to view the application.
Second Saturday ArtWalk: Opening Reception
When
April 8, 2023 from 5-8 P.M.
Where
The Woodson African American Museum of Florida
Admission
Free
What
Please join us for “The Opening Reception” of Jane Bunker’s Exhibit,
A Brighter Path for Woodson Warriors.
Come and chat with the Artist about her amazing works of art.
This wonderful exhibit of vibrant lilies holds a very special meaning to The Woodson. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the paintings will go towards The Woodson Warrior Scholarship fund.
Light refreshments will be served.
Can We Talk?
When
April 10, 2023 from 7:00-8:30 P.M.
Where
Virtual Via Zoom
Admission
Free
What
April’s “Can We Talk?” book club meeting will be a discussion of the book, The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee.
To register, click here