February marks Black History Month, and as a result, the Philadelphia Museum of Art will be celebrating with a series of events and activities that pay homage to the significance of Black art and culture in the city of Philadelphia.

The host of activities will officially kick off on Friday, February 2, with a panel discussion led by industrial designer, Stephen Burks. 

He will be joined by visual artist Ruby Onyinyechi Amanze, and local filmmaker Sosena Solomon.

The panelists will take part in a discussion with Philadelphia Museum of Art curator Alisa Chiles about their experiences navigating the art world as Black artists.

On Sunday, February 4, the Philadelphia Museum of Art will host “Family Festival: Black Art, Black Stories” to celebrate storytelling in art and explore work by Black American artists. 

The museum’s signature event will take place the following week on Friday, February 9, with various activities, tours, and exhibits. 

 “It’s an honor to use the museum’s position to celebrate Black culture through community focused events and partnerships with Philadelphia’s Black artists, as we shine a spotlight on the works by Black artists in our collection,” said Sasha Suda, the George D. Widener Director and CEO. 

Learn more about how to celebrate Black History Month this year on the Philadelphia Museum of Art website. 

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