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Black History Month Art Workshop

Art Inspired by Alma Thomas

For tweens ages 8 to 13 years.

About the Program

Alma Thomas (1891–1978) was a trailblazing artist who overcame the harsh realities of racism, segregation, and prejudice to achieve remarkable success. As a Black woman in her time, she broke barriers with her vibrant, colorful abstract art that reflected her radiant creative spirit.

In this session, we’ll explore Thomas's iconic artwork Resurrection (1966), which made history as the first piece by a Black woman to be displayed in the public spaces of the White House and to join its permanent collection in 2015. Participants will have the chance to create their own Resurrection-inspired painting—no prior painting experience needed

For tweens ages 8 to 13 years old. Please register each tween attending.

Please note, a caregiver must remain in the library while children under 10 years of age attend a program.

We kindly remind you that registrations will be removed if the registered person does not meet the program’s specified age requirements.

Photography Notice: Please note that photographs and video may be taken at this event and may be broadcast, reproduced and/or made available in print or online. For individual or small group photos, staff will make attendees aware of their presence and will ask permission before taking photos.

For larger public events, please note that by attending, you are consenting to the use of your appearance, image and voice in print or digital productions created by the Waterloo Public Library for promotional use only. Please speak to library staff at the event if you’d like to be excluded from any photo/video.

Programmer: Vrinda