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Clark Atlanta University Receives $140,000 Getty Foundation Grant to Preserve Black Visual Arts Archives
Clark Atlanta University has been included in the Getty Foundation’s prestigious Black Visual Arts Archives program and has been awarded $140,000. The grant is part of Getty’s $2.6 million investment to support libraries, museums, and universities across the United States in preserving and increasing access to archival collections documenting the work of Black artists. The award will enable Clark Atlanta University to establish an official institutional archive for its museum, with a focus on assessing and inventorying significant records related to the museum’s history, exhibitions, and artist and object files that are currently stored in non-archival filing cabinets. “This grant represents a transformative opportunity for Clark Atlanta University to properly preserve our rich artistic heritage and make these invaluable resources accessible to scholars, students, and the community for generations to come,” said Danille Taylor, Ph.D., executive director of the Clark Atlanta University Art Museum.
“We are honored to be among the select institutions chosen for this important initiative.” Clark Atlanta University joins six other institutions receiving funding during this cycle, including Amistad Research Center in New Orleans; California State University Los Angeles; Emory University in Atlanta; Lincoln University of Pennsylvania; the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum in Washington, D.C.; and Visual AIDS in New York City. “We need a fuller understanding of the influence of Black artists, architects, and cultural institutions to tell a more complete history of American art and culture, and we can work towards achieving this by investing in Black archives,” said Miguel de Baca, senior program officer at the Getty Foundation. “Black Visual Arts Archives delivers critical support to make these archives and the stories of creativity, resiliency, and community they hold more accessible to researchers and the general public.”
Clark Atlanta University Celebrates $100,000 Commitment from Board Trustee John Hope Bryant
In honor of President George T. French, Jr., Ph.D., Board of Trustee Member John Hope Bryant committed $100,000 during the spring Board meeting to continue enhancing the educational experience for CAU students and furthering the University’s mission of excellence in higher education. said President George T. French, Jr., Ph.D., Clark Atlanta University. “Trustee John Hope Bryant’s dedication to uplifting our community through education exemplifies the spirit of philanthropy that drives our mission forward and cultivates the next generation of leaders. Together, we are investing in a brighter future for our scholars and the communities they will serve.”
The pledge from Bryant highlights the ongoing commitment of CAU’s Board of Trustees to enhance the University’s educational initiatives and the overall student experience. This investment will support scholarships, academic programs, and essential resources that empower students to achieve their academic and career aspirations. “We are incredibly thankful to John Hope Bryant for his unwavering support,” stated Dave Fraboni, vice president of Institutional Advancement. “This generous contribution will enable us to provide vital resources and opportunities for our students.”
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