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Studio Museum Reopens, Celebrates Black Art and Artists

11/16/2025

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The Studio Museum in Harlem, founded in 1968, runs an artist-in-residence program that has hosted over 150 artists.
The museum recently reopened in a new building after a seven-year renovation.
Director Thelma Golden says the museum aims to be a home for Black art and to showcase a diverse collection.
Alumni describe how the residency fostered creativity and growth, highlighting its importance in the New York art scene and beyond.

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Story summary

The Studio Museum in Harlem, founded in 1968, runs an artist-in-residence program that has hosted over 150 artists.
The museum recently reopened in a new building after a seven-year renovation.
Director Thelma Golden says the museum aims to be a home for Black art and to showcase a diverse collection.
Alumni describe how the residency fostered creativity and growth, highlighting its importance in the New York art scene and beyond.