On April 15, 2026, we had the distinct honor of hosting acclaimed actor and author Blair Underwood for a special book signing and public debut of his deeply personal memoir, A Soldier’s Wife: My...

A Special Addition to Our Collection We are honored to receive a signed and dedicated poster from acclaimed actor and author Blair Underwood, celebrating his powerful memoir A Soldier’s Wife: My Mother, the Marvelous...

  CMAAEEC Receives Historic $1 Million Operational Grant from NYS Assembly  The Cultural Museum of African Art, Inc. – The Eric Edwards Collection (CMAAEEC) is proud to announce the receipt of a $1,000,000 operational...

Romare Bearden African Art Collection – Gift To CMAAEEC Museum Romare Bearden, renowned artist and Dr. Jack Fein, art aficionado, were great friends who shared a love for African art. They shared a unique...

Encountering a major Songye sculpture is a breathtaking experience: directed spiritual forces, harnessed from magical substances, are balanced with delicate sculptural refinement, conveying ferocious power and meditative wisdom. Standing nearly beyond a meter high,...

Amelie A. Wallace Gallery, SUNY Old Westbury September 16 – October 11, 2024 Opening Reception: Thursday, September 26, 4 – 7 pm (Amelie A. Wallace Gallery) Collector’s Talk: September 26, 4pm – 4:45 pm (Duane L....

At the Cultural Museum of African Art (CMAA), we are thrilled to celebrate Juneteenth, a day that marks a pivotal moment in African American history and the broader story of freedom and resilience. What...

Event: Create Your Own Wonderful Expressions of Africa Are you ready to embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Africa? We invite you to “Create Your Own Wonderful Expressions of Africa,” an...

Mayor Eric Adams Awards $5Mill Capital to the Cultural Museum of African Art The Eric Edwards Collection – Black History Month Feb 29, 2024 Lewis-Martin: He’s shown at the Brooklyn Museum three times. He...