By Deyane MosesSpecial to the AFRO
The Fifth Annual Tom Miller Week will happen from Feb. 15–22 with occasions hosted on the Eubie Blake Nationwide Jazz and Cultural Heart, the Maryland Heart for Historical past and Tradition, and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum. The weeklong celebration honors the life and work of famend artist Tom Miller by group art-making, an oral historical past circle and the public sale of a never-before-seen screenprint.
A key spotlight is “Out of the Woodwork! Bringing Tom Miller’s Legacy to Gentle,” an exhibition showcasing regionally owned artworks and memorabilia, a lot of which have surfaced from surprising corners of the group because the celebration started 5 years in the past.
The occasion additionally consists of a web based public sale of a placing screenprint Miller created in 1995 for the Monumental Metropolis Bar Affiliation (MCBA) of Baltimore. This 24” x 28” piece, portraying Woman Liberty in a Black kind lifting her veil to gaze upon Baltimore residents, has by no means been publicly displayed. The public sale will likely be hosted by Give Butter and is sponsored in partnership with the Black Artwork Right this moment Basis. Proceeds from the public sale will likely be equally divided between the MCBA and Blackives, LLC. The funds will help the creation of a Pals of Tom Miller group, devoted to celebrating Miller’s legacy and preserving his art work all through town. Don’t miss this distinctive alternative to personal a uncommon piece of artwork!
On Feb. 18, Blackives, LLC, in partnership with the Eubie Blake Cultural Heart, will host Tom Miller Day, that includes a studying of “Can A Coal Scuttle Fly” by a particular visitor (quickly to be introduced) and a dwell efficiency by Rufus Roundtree and Da B’Extra Brass Band. The week concludes on Feb. 22 with a family-friendly art-making exercise and oral historical past circle.
Tom Miller Day was first declared by Baltimore Mayor Kurt Schmoke in 1995 after Miller turned one of many first African Individuals from Baltimore to obtain a solo exhibition on the Baltimore Museum of Artwork. Though Miller’s whimsical Afro-Deco fashion is widely known
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in murals and museums throughout town, no occasion commemorating his legacy had been held for twenty years. In 2021, Blackives, LLC established Tom Miller Week to honor his contributions yearly and protect his contributions to town.
Be a part of the CelebrationCelebrate Tom Miller’s enduring legacy by attending this 12 months’s occasions and donating to the mission. Your tax deductible donations will assist fund the festivities, together with installations, catering, and contractor bills.Donations accepted by the Black Artwork Right this moment Basis. Checks will be made payable to Black Artwork Right this moment, embrace a memo for Tom Miller Week 2025, and mailed to:Black Artwork Today9103 Woodmore Centre Dr. #207Lanham, MD 20706
Tom Miller Week Schedule
Feb. 22, 2025 (Saturday)● Program: Tom Miller’s Snapshot Studio○ Time and Location: 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Eubie Blake Cultural Heart (Second Flooring)○ Particulars: Create props impressed by Miller’s Afro-Deco fashion, take themed photographs, and contribute to the exhibition.● Program: Oral Historical past Circle— “Remembering Tom Miller○ Time and Location: 6 p.m – 8 p.m, Eubie Blake Cultural Heart (Second Flooring)○ Particulars: Share or take heed to heartfelt tales about Tom Miller on this intimate session.March 22, 2025 (Saturday)● Program: “The Artist Speaks! An Interview with Tom Miller”○ Time and Location: 11 a.m.–1 p.m, Eubie Blake Cultural Heart (Second Flooring)○ Particulars: Watch an archived interview with Tom Miller and revel in a guided tour of the exhibition.April 19, 2025 (Saturday)● Program: “Out of the Woodwork!” Closing Reception○ Time and Location: 5 p.m – 8 p.m, Eubie Blake Cultural Heart (Second and Third Flooring)○ Particulars: After the panel dialogue, have fun with dwell music by SoundsbySeven, a raffle and a silent public sale.
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For extra info or to donate, contact Blackives, LLC at howdy@blackives.org or go to tommillerweek.org.
