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Through the preservation and exhibition of African American material culture, history, and aesthetic expression, the Carver Museum works to create a space where the global contributions of all Black people are celebrated. We accomplish this by telling stories about our local community and connecting those histories to larger narratives about Blackness. The Carver Museum is free and open to the public. Masks are encouraged inside the museum.
Take a Virtual Reality Tour of the Carver!
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Boyd Vance Theatre renovation closure dates: August 2023 to October 2024 (anticipated). More information here. If you would like to submit your event to the Boyd Vance Theatre wait list, please contact our Event Coordinator, at Deelah.Muhyee@austintexas.gov.
For interest in the artifact(s) donation procedure please visit our Donations & Collection Information Page.
UP NEXT:
Solar Saturday returns to the Carver as we close out this year's programming! Join us on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 2-4 p.m. for this full-site activation. We'll be hosting Black-led community organizations and nonprofits, hands-on art activities for all ages, financial literacy workshops, live spinning records, and so much more. This full-site activation is all ages, free, and open to the public. Experience the Carver Museum & Cultural center at Solar Saturday. *Please plan to arrive at 1:45 p.m. for the film screening. All ages, free and open to the public. RSVP here.
ON VIEW:
Austin Studio Tour 2024
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The 2024 Austin Studio Tour is back, and the Carver is proud to be the hub featuring work from every participating artist in our gallery! You can learn more about the Austin Studio Tour using the link above, and be sure to stop by the group show in the Carver Museum's gallery now through December 7, 2024.
📅 Thursday, November 9- December 7, 2024
🕒 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
📍 George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, 1165 Angelina Street, Austin, TX 78702
LIKELY BY PAIJE FULLER: OPENING THIS SATURDAY AT GOOD DAD STUDIOS
In this solo exhibition for Austin Studio Tour, Paije Fuller invites us to wander through her airbrushed dreamscapes where nostalgia and imagination harmonize. Drawing on cultural rhythms and personal introspection, Fuller’s works reimagine the moods of the 1980s, immersing viewers in surreal scenes woven with bold colors and abstract subjects that echo an unforgettable era. Each piece is a visual riff, layering collective memory to capture the essence of the decade. Through her vision, Fuller honors our shared experiences while opening a space for enjoyment and cultural connection. Fuller feels both intimate and expansive, encouraging us to engage with the present and the remembered.
Join us for an opening reception (with Kenyan samosas!) this Saturday from 3-6pm at Good Dad Studios, 2801 S, I-35, Austin, TX 78741.
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Boyd Vance Theatre Renovation and Carver Improvements
Carver Museum Facility Expansion Plan
Exhibitions
History, culture and art exhibits curated to educate and inspire. The Carver Museum has two rotating art galleries as well as four permanent exhibits honoring African-Americans in Austin and beyond.
Programs and Events
The Carver provides culture and arts based programming free and for all ages to allow visitors to connect with community through special events and ongoing learning experiences.
Education Programs and Services
The Carver offers culture and arts classes and educational programs that will come to you.
Genealogy Center
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The Genealogy Center provides genealogy databases, workshops and seminars. All resources are free and open to the public.
Community Garden and Sunken Stage
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The Carver community garden and sunken stage has breathed new life into the in the inactive Keeling pool. Recently repainted by Austin artist, Kelv Brown, this space is on its way to housing events in the fall. Renovated and reimagined by Greg Farrar, this space is outfitted by hand-made seating, greenhouses, and concession stands. Master Gardener Harvé Franks tends the planter boxes, as we continue to uplift this hidden gem situated directly beside the Freedom Plaza behind the museum.
Learn about what is happening at the Carver from special events, classes, and more.
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