Events › Artist Reception & Panel for Art of the African Diaspora Exhibit

This program is a collaborative effort between San Jose Public Library and San Jose State University Library in honor of Black History Month 2025...


Join us!

Explore the rich artwork of the Art of the African Diaspora Exhibit and enjoy a panel of the artists themselves to learn of their experiences as creative Black professionals in the Bay Area. 

The celebration starts in Room 255 to meet and mingle with the artists and dine on light refreshments, and then follow us into Room 225 for our Artist Panel.

(Artist: Simone Nia Rae)

History of the Art of the African Diaspora

Art of the African Diaspora (AOTD) is the longest running event of its kind in the Bay Area, originating in 1989. AOTD, in partnership with Richmond Art Center, supports artists of African descent in the Bay Area through representation, professional development, and building a creative community.

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Library is honored to be the home of the San Jose satellite of this exhibit, which runs from January 21 - March 6, 2025 on the Second Floor.

General Audience Welcome (Parental discretion advised).

If you are not able to attend the event in-person and would like to view the panel portion of the program that begins at 1:30 pm, you may catch the livestream by registering here:  https://tiny.sjsu.edu/africandiaspora

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