5th Annual Stay Black & Live: Austin's City-Wide Juneteenth Celebration
The George Washington Carver Museum and Carver ATX Foundation proudly announce the 5th Annual Stay Black and Live Juneteenth festival, set to take place at 1165 Angelina Street, Austin, Texas 78702, from Saturday, June 15, 2024, to Wednesday, June 19, 2024. More info here!
Small Black Museum Residency Project Vol. 3 : Artist Talk
Join us for a day of art and community on Saturday, June 8! Starting at 1pm, we are hosting our Small Black Museum Vol. 3 artist talk facilitated by our residency project manager, Regine Malibiran. Our Vol. 3 cohort, taylor barnes, Nitashia Johnson, and Corey De’Juan Sherrard, Jr., will be discussing their experience during the residency, their inspiration for their body of work, and the collaborations that created the Carver’s most cohesive and ambitious residency group show to date.
We’re keeping the party going with a getdown in the garden starting at 3pm. Invite your friends and fam and don't miss out!
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.
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.
The Carver offers culture and arts classes and educational programs that will come to you.
The Genealogy Center provides genealogy databases, workshops and seminars. All resources are free and open to the public.
Community Garden and Sunken Stage
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.
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