# Event Details - **Event Name**: Art of the African Diaspora 2026 • Founders Gallery - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am – Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: For 29 years it has supported hundreds of artists of African descent through representation, professional development & building communityAbout this EventArt of the African Diaspora 2026 • Founders GalleryFebruary 13–March 27, 2026: Exhibition DatesFebruary 13 & March 13, 5–8 pm: receptions and 2nd Friday Art WalkArtists:Anita Carse, Carla Lawson, Chamia LaRae, Cynthia Brannvall, Lucretia Clark, Mildred ThompsonCelebrating 29 YearsArt of the African Diaspora is the longest running event of its kind in the Bay Area. For 29 years it has supported hundreds of artists of African descent through representation, professional development and building a creative community.This year over 130 artists showcase their work at the Richmond Art Center, as well as in open studios and satellite exhibitions at over thirty different venues across the Bay Area.Art of the African Diaspora originated from a salon for African American artists known as Colors of Black that was organized in 1989 by artist and professor Marie Johnson Calloway. In 1996 artists Jan Hart-Schuyers and Rae Louise Hayward, influenced by Calloway, established the exhibition The Art of Living Black at the Richmond Art Center. After the deaths of Hart-Schuyers and Hayward, organizing efforts were carried on for many years by their families. Today, with a new name to reflect a new era, Art of the African Diaspora is organized by a steering committee of participating artists.aotad.org - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-rafael/art-of-the-african-diaspora-2026-•-founders-gallery/100001982594205639 - **Event Categories**: Art, Exhibitions - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Rafael - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Art Works Downtown - **lat**: 37.9733046 - **long**: -122.5317555 - **full address**: Art Works Downtown, 1337 4th Street, San Rafael, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Art of the African Diaspora 2026 • Founders Gallery - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/57643018755f87a81d704d9d78d9c6a6916f6e85cb1168629cf9c0d4d37819cf-rimg-w1200-h675-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1771059748 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Art of the African Diaspora 2026 • Founders Gallery being held? - **A:** Art of the African Diaspora 2026 • Founders Gallery takes place on Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am to Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Art Works Downtown, 1337 4th Street, San Rafael, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Art of the African Diaspora 2026 • Founders Gallery? - **A:** Art of the African Diaspora 2026 • Founders Gallery is organized by Art Works Downtown. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Art of the African Diaspora 2026 • Founders Gallery is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Rafael, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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