Founding Members Exhibition
Founded by Dr. Alma Adams and the late Eva Hamlin Miller in 1990, the African American Atelier has served Greensboro, NC for 32 years. It was Adams and Hamlin Miller's vision to create a professional, non-profit art gallery that heavily exhibited African American work to fill the cultural gap in Greensboro's art community.
Since the organization was established, the African American Atelier, Inc. has flourished and is leading the way in promoting African American art in Greensboro, NC as well as promoting African American art enrichment for youth in the community. Annually, the Atelier’s programs continue to serve thousands of youth, adults and seniors of all socio-economic backgrounds.
The organization has exhibited an extensive number of local, regional and national African American artists and other artists through a series of year round, annual rotational, group and solo exhibitions. Over the last 33 years, the African American Atelier has hosted numerous mixed media exhibitions, including Branches & Braids, The Process, 30 for 30, and the North Carolina A&T Senior Art Show. . Additionally, the African American Atelier has grown into a unique creative space that features exhibitions, forums, gallery talks, educational seminars, and celebrates the contributions of African Americans and other ethnicities.
Welcome to the Alma S. Adams PhD Gallery
Welcome to the Alma S. Adams, PhD Gallery! As we celebrate the 33rd Annual Founding Members Exhibition, we're thrilled to dedicate our larger portion of the gallery to Co-founder Congresswoman Alma Adams—a true trailblazer. It was Adams and the late Eva Hamlin Miller's vision to create a professional, non-profit art gallery that heavily exhibited African American work to fill the cultural gap in Greensboro's art community.
Help us continue the legacy at the African American Atelier by becoming a legacy member ! Your support has the ability to create resources, opportunities, art classes , and programs for years to come and help us bring back the African American Art Festival.
The James C. McMillan Reading & Meditation Room
During the 32nd Annual Founding Members Exhibition we honored the memory of co-founder, James C. McMillan's by dedicated one of the offices as the James C. McMillan Reading & Meditation Room . This year, Will South, a longtime friend of McMillan, generously donated a collection of over 180 African American art and culture books to the James C. McMillan Meditation & Reading Room!
This act highlights the significant contributions and enduring impact of our founding members. Thank you, Mr. South! Your donation facilitates artistic growth by providing artists with valuable resources and offers visitors a space to delve into African American art and culture. These books open new avenues of access for our community.