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Arts
from48 hills
1 month ago

Black quilters of 'Routed West' stitched proof of what lasts - 48 hills

Quilts in 'Routed West' showcase ingenuity and cultural history, serving as vital warmth for Black families during the Second Great Migration.
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Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

These fragile quilts by Black craftspeople need to be preserved but the federal government has pulled the funds

BAMPFA holds a major collection of African-American quilts but faces conservation challenges after losing significant federal grant funding.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

These fragile quilts by Black craftspeople need to be preserved but the federal government has pulled the funds

BAMPFA holds a major collection of African-American quilts but faces conservation challenges after losing significant federal grant funding.
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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

'Rooted West' at BAMPFA reframes the story of Black quilt making in America

BAMPFA strengthens its commitment to African American quilts despite federal grant revocations, showcasing the cultural significance and artistry of these textiles.
Independent films
from48 hills
1 month ago

Screen Grabs: Country creep abounds at BAMPFA's rural noir series - 48 hills

Film noir sometimes depicted crime in small towns, challenging the stereotype of urban violence.
San Francisco
fromKqed
2 months ago

7 Must-See Museum and Gallery Shows This Summer

Revitalization efforts at San Francisco's Embarcadero Plaza provoke debate on preservation versus redesign, spotlighting community engagement.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 months ago

BAMPFA loses federal grant to conserve its prized African American quilt collection

Trump's March 14 order, targeting the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and other agencies, was part of a wave of actions against cultural organizations that he alleges have been overtaken by woke ideology.
Arts
fromFuncheap
5 months ago

International Women's Day: Free Gallery Admission (Berkeley)

Join us at BAMPFA to celebrate International Women's Day by exploring the groundbreaking contributions of women artists featured in 'Making Their Mark,' from the Shah Garg Foundation.
SF LGBT
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Design
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
8 months ago

Making Their Mark' at BAMPFA is a call to action to champion women artists

Only 11% of artworks acquired by U.S. museums in the last decade were created by women and women artists earn significantly less than men.
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