“There is a real sense of community among the members of JJC who all share a passion for African and African-American art.”
–Preston Bautista,
Director of Public Programs and liaison to the JJC
Joshua Johnson Council
Join JJC now!
Founded in 1984, JJC is one of the oldest African-American museum support groups in the country. Named after an 18th-century African-American portrait painter who lived and worked in Maryland, its mission is to forge meaningful connections between Baltimore's African-American communities and the BMA. JJC strengthens the BMA's presence in these communities by promoting and highlighting the achievements of African-American artists.
JJC programs and meetings take place on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.
JJC Membership offers a wide range of opportunities for active participation within a network of friends and colleagues dedicated to art, education, community, and family. JJC programs include:
- Conversations with artists, curators, collectors, and gallery owners
- Summer internship program
- Studio and gallery visits
- Art acquisitions
- Jazz in the Sculpture Garden
Annual dues: $25 Single
Contact: 443-573-1834
JJC Events
Behind-The-Scenes
Thursday, February 9, 6 p.m.
View new acquisitions of works on paper by African-American artists with Curator Rena Hoisington.
Lecture
Tuesday, March 6, 6 p.m.
The Johns Hopkins University Program in Museums and Society hosts a talk by Lonnie Bunch, Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, who will speak at JHU's Homeood campus on "The Challenge of Building a National Museum."
For more information about JJC, call 443-573-1834.
