Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Help Select the Calendar for the National Museum of African American Culture

 

We need your help selecting the cover of the 2022 Member calendar!

                            

                            

                            

                            

Vote for your favorite cover image now.

Dear Friend,  

First, thank you for supporting the work of the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) through your support as a loyal friend.

Second, I have an exciting opportunity to share with you! We are close to completing the design of the 2022 Member calendar, which is packed with images of some of the most captivating and thought-provoking objects in our collection—and we want YOU to help us select the cover!

We’ve narrowed it down to three images, and your valuable input will help decide which one to feature.

Please vote now for your favorite image:

Vote for <em>Farm Security Administration borrower</em>

Farm Security Administration Borrower, Vicinity of Frederiksted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, 1941.

Vote for <em>Farm Security Administration borrower</em>

Vote for <em>Cab Calloway’s Band</em>

Cab Calloway and his band in a sleeper car, 1933.

Vote for <em>Cab Calloway’s Band</em>

Vote for <em>Mural from Resurrection City</em>

Plywood panel mural from Resurrection City, 1968.

<em>Mural from Resurrection City</em>

Don’t miss this opportunity to make your voice heard before the 2022 calendar goes to press!

Inside the calendar, you’ll see compelling images and discover untold stories that remind each of us of the resiliency, diversity, and vibrancy of the African American experience. From showcasing some of the remarkable men and women on whose shoulders we now stand to spotlighting significant moments in recent history, the calendar is designed to inform, inspire, and amplify the chorus of essential stories about African American life, history, and culture. It’s also one of the ways we can say thank you for the year-round support of our dedicated Members.

So, cast your vote now to help us decide on the cover. We’ll announce the winning image when the votes are tallied. And don’t forget to reserve your calendar if you haven’t done so already!

All the best,

Photo of Adrienne Brooks

 

Adrienne Brooks

Adrienne Brooks
Director of Advancement

 

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Farm Security Administration Borrower, Vicinity of Frederiksted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, 1941; photograph by Jack Delano; Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Trustees of the Corcoran Gallery of Art (Gift of Mr. Lee Minichiello and Mr. J. Kent Minichiello).

Cab Calloway and his band in a sleeper car, 1933; Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Cabella Calloway Langsam.

Plywood panel mural from Resurrection City, 1968. Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Vincent DeForest.

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