Dr. Morgan on the Black Studies Podcast
The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field, engages with a wide range of activists and scholars – senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers – in order to explore the cultural and political meaning of […]
Dr. Kelli Morgan in an interview with Chuck Stokes, Spotlight on the News
Comment | Scrapping DEI initiatives could damage US museums’ visitor numbers
As art institutions—particularly in Washington, DC—succumb to the White House’s anti-diversity directives, a veteran of the museum world warns of the dangers of giving in to the whims of the Trump administration. In January, US president Donald Trump issued an executive order titled “Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing”, in effect terminating diversity, equity and inclusion […]
Black Artists Archive in Detroit Launches & Secures Seed Funding
Detroit, MI – The Black Artists Archive, a new institution dedicated to preserving and celebrating the richness of Black art history and visual culture, is proud to announce its official launch today. The institution has received initial seed funding of $125,000 from The Terra Foundation for American Art. The initial funding will specifically go toward […]
Michigan Chronicle Digital Daily: Black Artists Archive Launches with $125K Funding to Preserve Black Art Legacy
A groundbreaking new institution dedicated to preserving and celebrating Black art history and visual culture has officially opened its doors. The Black Artists Archive announced its launch today, along with the receipt of $125,000 in seed funding from The Terra Foundation for American Art. The funding will be used to preserve and archive The Black […]
Preserving Black Works of Art in Detroit with Dr. Kelli Morgan
This week, Orlando sat down with the Executive Director of SHARE Detroit, Janette Phillips and the Executive Director of Black Artists Archive, Dr. Kelli Morgan to discuss innovative strategies for nonprofit fundraising and fostering a nurturing environment where Black artists can thrive. The mission at Black Artists Archive is to dismantle conventional art history by […]
Life & Work with Dr. Kelli Morgan of Detroit
Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Kelli Morgan Hi Dr. Kelli, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?I grew up on the west side of Detroit, attended Mercy Highschool, and graduated Cum Laude from Wayne State University. After receiving my master’s and doctoral degrees […]
The Metro: Black Artists Archive working to preserve Detroit history
The Black Artists Archive (BAA) aims to ensure all people’s stories are preserved. The Detroit based-initiative fosters creativity, exhibition, learning, and the preservation of Black art history and visual culture. BAA Founder Dr. Kelli Morgan joined The Metro on Monday to discuss how the organization is preserving history in the city. Listen to the full […]
Kelli Morgan’s Fight to Champion Detroit’s Black Artists
Detroit curator, historian, educator, and former Hyperallergic fellow Kelli Morgan thought she was finished with museum work. Then a conversation with a co-worker compelled her to set out on a mission to document and share the rich legacy of the city’s Black artists. This past July, Morgan launched the Black Artists Archive (BAA) — a […]