Exhibits & Events | 2014

Silver Lining

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December 13th – January 5th, 2014

​Herbert Scott Davis

Through every dark cloud there’s a silver lining. This exhibit exemplifies the true essence of finding the beauty in all things. Artful images that inspire thought, radiance, and expression of the African American Experience.

Bring on the Dolls Charity Fundraiser

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Bring on the Dolls Charity Event
Wednesday, December 17th, 2014
6:00-9:00pm
Dr.Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum
2240 9th Ave S.St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Please plan to join us on Tonight, Wednesday, December 17 from 6-9pm when the Friends of the Museum and the LEAF organization will host Bring Out the Dolls.

The Holiday Reception will benefit the Childs Park YMCA and the Gathering of Women. Your generous donation will make the difference in the life of a child in need. If you are unable to join us, feel free to drop off a gift to benefit the cause.

Further, we are also collecting toilet tissue for a local charity. Your generous donations will be greatly appreciated. Happy Holidays and we hope that you will, “Come by and see us… You’ll be glad that you did.”

Christmas Wishes and Pictures with Santa

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Tonight. ..Tonight!! December 13th, 2014 Bring your kids for Christmas Wishes and Pictures with Santa! An ArtWalk Exclusive, Along with Refreshments, Amazing New Art Exhibit, Live Entertainment Caroling, and so much more…. 5-9pm, Right here @the Dr.Carter G.Woodson African American History Museum
2240 9th ave S. St . Petersburg, FL 33712.
Come by and see us… You’ll be glad that you did!

Herbert Scott Davis “Silver Lining” Exhibit

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New Exhibit by Famed Artist Herbert Scott Davis at the
Dr. Carter G Woodson African American History Museum titled, ” Silver Lining”.

Opening Reception this Saturday Dec. 13th, 2014 during ARTWALK.

An experience like none other. Music, Refreshments, Inspiring Ambiance, and Amazing Art that speaks way beyond what you see on the canvas. Come by and see us.. You’ll be glad you did!
Saturday Dec 13th from 5-9pm. Admission is Free!!

Romantic Expressions- Black… Sounds of the Night

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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVENT
Friday, November 28, 2014
8-10:30pm
Tickets: $10
Dr.Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum
2240 9th Ave S.St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Live band, Vocalist, Spoken Word Poetry, Theatrical Entertainment, and So much more… It’s the Perfect Night Out! Voted one of the Hottest live entertainment shows in the Bay!! Perfect for couples…Even better for singles. Tickets are available Now!! Call for more info… 727.470.1990727.470.1990 or 727.323.1104727.323.1104
To see more on the show if you’ve never been, visit accwkinc.weebly.com for highlights and more. Romantic Expressions… Welcome to the Experience!

Gallery Walk/ Archie Boston Exhibit

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Saturday, November 8, 2014
Opening & Reception 5-9pm

Chatting with the Chief

Monday, October 13, 2014 | 7-9pm

An indepth community conversation with none other than new police chief Anthony Holloway.

Art Walk/ Cora Marshall Exhibit- Runaway, RunAway, Going, Going, Gone…

Saturday, October 11, 2014 | 5-9pm

Diversi-TEA Women’s Social

Saturday,October 4, 2014 | 10am-12pm

Diversi-Tea will create opportunities for women of different races and cultures to have “tasteful”conversations over a beautifully prepared “tea” to discuss openly and candidly conversations regarding race, religion, gender biases and myths.

Each Diversi-Tea will touch on a single topic which will be discussed in a roundtable setting affording ease and closeness of exchanges with a wrap up by a designated facilitator.

By invitation / ticket only.

Endangered “Don’t Shoot” Community Follow-up Conversation

Tuesday, September 30, 2014 | 6-8pm

Free Museum Day

Saturday, September 27, 2014 | 10-2pm

Art Walk/ Dallas Jackson “Endangered” Exhibit

Saturday, September 13, 2014 | 5-9pm

​Endangered
is an exhibit that will debut four themes that the artist is currently
working on. It addresses the endangerment on a global level, Nigerian
school girls, national
level, the Endangerment of African American males, endangerment of the
environment, Landscapes and the last domain of endangerment, the mind
(as noted by avant garde paintings).The overarching theme is self
destruction at the hand of man. Man, mind and environment are symbols in
works.

My Soul Looks Back

Thursday, September 2-10, 2014 | 12-pm Tuesday-Friday
Opening Reception: Tuesday, September 2, 6-8pm

The Decades of Day Work Photographic Exhibit​

Don’t Shoot

Thursday, August 28th, 2014 | 7pm

A Community Conversation

Our People are Dying from Lack of KnowledgeOur People are Dying for​