Black Art Patrons Committee

ABOUT THE HMA BLACK ART PATRONS COMMITTEE

The mission of the Black Art Patrons Committee is to educate, inspire, and cultivate patrons of Black Art who will help support the acquisition and exhibition of Black artists by the Huntsville Museum of Art.

COMMITTEE GOALS


Celebrate Black Art During Black History Month

Support Acquisitions of Key Works by Black Artists

Develop Long-Term Strategy for Black Art Representation
Educate & Engage Through Arts Enrichment Opportunities

JOIN US IN ELEVATING BLACK ART


Through thoughtful stewardship, fundraising, and public engagement, the HMA Black Art Patrons Committee is committed to transforming how Black art is represented, collected, and celebrated in North Alabama.
For more information or to get involved, please contact:
Christopher Madkour, cmadkour@hsvmuseum.org
Natalie Mault Mead, nmead@hsvmuseum.org

Support the future of Black Art, Click HERE to learn how you can help acquire A Requiem for Takeoff by Fahamu Pecou.

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Fahamu Pecou (b. 1975), A Requiem for Takeoff from the collection If Heaven Had Heights, 2023, acrylic and stardust on canvas, 54 x 49 in.

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HMA Black Art Patrons Committee


Co-Chairs:

Bobby Bradley and Sasha Sealy

Committee Members:

Randy Barbour
Patrick Bentley
Dr. Erin Charles
Teresa Foley-Batts
Brenda Martin
Denise Swain
Dr. Ina Wilson-Smith
Herman Stubbs

Voices of Our Times Wil Haygood –  Mayor Tommy Battle, HMA Executive Director Christopher Madkour, Bobby Bradley, and Wil Haygood- February 1, 2024

Voices of Our Times Wil Haygood – Herman Stubbs, Denise Swain, Narvell Patton, Dianne Reynolds, Bobby Bradley and Dr. Ina Wilson Smith – February 1, 2024 

College Night  – Students Azanna and Jarrod, November 14, 2024

An Inspiring Conversation – Artist Dr. Fahamu Pecou and scholar, author, and curator Dr. Bridget R. Cooks, February 13, 2025

An Inspiring Conversation – Dr. Fahamu Pecou, Joy Holder, and Dr. Clement, February 13, 2025

An Inspiring Conversation – Frist Art Museum Associate Curator Michael Ewing, art historian Dr. Cherly Finley, artist Dr. Fahamu Pecou and scholar, author, and curator Dr. Bridget R. Cooks with HMA Black Art Patrons Committee member Herman Stubbs, February 13, 2025