Sankofa Society Upcoming Events

Artist Luncheon with Artist Theaster Gates
11:30am // April 26

Current Sankofa Society members are invited to a luncheon with artist Theaster Gates. The luncheon will be a meet and greet with Gates, celebrating his performance, ‘Tis So Sweet or I Need Sugar Lawd. Judge and Mrs. Ralph Cook are hosting the luncheon at their home. Space is limited to 15 members. In order to attend, your membership status must be current. RSVP to Dr. Jeffreen Hayes, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 205.297.8062

Exhibition Preview: Collecting the African Diaspora
6pm // June 6 // Bohorfoush Gallery

Please join Dr. Jeffreen Hayes for a preview of the exhibition Collecting the African Diaspora. Dr. Hayes will give a guided tour of the exhibition, highlighting key works of art that the Sankofa Society acquired for the museum. RSVP to Dr. Jeffreen Hayes, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 205.297.8062

Hunter Museum of American Art, Chattanooga, TN
Saturday, July 20, 2013

Please join us on this day trip to visit the Whitfield Lovell exhibition at the Hunter Museum of American Art in Chattanooga, TN. We will view the exhibition and spend time with the Hunter's Friends of African American Art. Details forthcoming about the cost of the trip which will include transportation. In the meantime, you can contact Dr. Jeffreen Hayes to sign-up for the trip at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 205.297.8062.

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