On June 19, the Museum was honored to welcome a distinguished group of judges and court officers from Brooklyn for a day of discovery, learning, and engagement. The visitors enjoyed an interactive experience exploring...
Juneteenth Month Celebration at CMAAEEC Join CMAAEEC for the JUNETEENTH Month celebration of Black Freedom and Black Power. As the descendants of freedom fighters, architects of progress and the visionaries of tomorrow, we honor...
Brooklyn Poetry Slam Brooklyn Poetry Slam’s Open Mic & Art Mixer Series at the Cultural Museum of African Art is a vibrant gathering where poetry, music, visual art, and community converge. Centering emerging and...
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...
Deed Theft Community Event at Museum The Cultural Museum of African Art Inc. recently hosted the powerful community event, We Shall Not Be Moved, focused on raising awareness about deed theft. The event was...
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....