ArtScapades: The Harlem Art Explosion: From Innovation to Mainstream

Join Wilton Library for a fascinating and timely ArtScapades lecture, “The Harlem Art Explosion: From Innovation to Mainstream,” on Monday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. in the Brubeck Room.

Black History Month 2024, which is celebrated in February, is devoted this year to African Americans and the Arts. During the Harlem Renaissance of the early 20th Century, the Harlem neighborhood in New York City became a Black cultural mecca. A social and artistic explosion resulted. It was a literary, artistic, and intellectual movement that kindled a new Black cultural identity, and encouraged a new appreciation of folk roots and culture.

In “The Harlem Art Explosion,” ArtScapades looks at three artists who were working in Harlem at the height of the Harlem Renaissance. William H. Johnson, Romaire Bearden and Jacob Lawrence focused their art on African American culture and daily life in Harlem.

Robin Hoffman and Jodi Stiffelman of ArtScapades, began teaching art appreciation in 1998. They have presented at libraries, art centers, and museums in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Florida.

Registration in advance is suggested. by registering online or by calling 203.762.6334. Email for more information.