Black History Month: Art in Action! BLM Artists Black History Month Artists

Date and Time
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 3:30 - 4:30 PM
End times are approximate. Events may end early or late.

Location

Jerome Park Library, Community Room
Fully accessible to wheelchairs
For children, ages 5 to 12 years, ages 13 to 18 years, children
Event Details

This program will take place onsite at Jerome Park Library.

Join us and learn about two famous artists commemorated during Black History Month. Afterwards, children will creat an inspired work of art based on the artists art style.

February 11: Jean-Michel Basquiat, an American artist who rose to success during the 1980s as part of the Neo-expressionism movement. 

February 25: Jacob Lawrence, an American painter known for his portrayal of African-American historical subjects and contemporary life. Specifically, The Migration Series, a 60-panel series that depicts the Great Migration of African Americans from the South to the North. 

This is a family program for children, teens, and adults. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent and/or caregiver.

  • Audience: Adults, Children, School Age (5-12 years), Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Assistive Listening and ASL
ASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing accessibility@nypl.org.