Black Women Artists of Philadelphia and PAFA (Online)

This 5-week series highlights the contributions of Black women artists and their connections to the Philadelphia art scene and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art. By addressing the gaps in traditional art history education, we aim to recognize and celebrate their rightful place in both Philadelphia’s cultural history and the wider artistic landscape. This course is perfect for history and art lovers alike, particularly those who want to deepen their understanding of Philadelphia’s rich artistic history and the essential role Black women have played in shaping it. This term, we will explore the contemporary artworks of PAFA alumni and visual artists, Nina Chanel Abney, Jennifer Packer and Inga Kimberly Brown. We will also be closely looking at the work and curation of photographer, art educator and curator Deborah Willis and the artistic advocacy of educator Constance E. Clayton.