The Museum of African Culture

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Our Mobile Educational Outreach Programs both demestic and international presentations are available year-round. The Museum of African Culture is a non-profit organization created to interpret and preserve a unique collection of sub-Saharan African art; to expand understanding of African cultures through educational programs that incorporate art, music, storytelling, films, poetry, and spiritual c

eremony; and finally, to enrich the communities of Maine and beyond through the celebration of diversity. Founded in 1998 in Portland Maine by Oscar Mokeme and Art Aleshire, the museum is the only institution in northern New England devoted exclusively to sub-Saharan African arts and culture. There are over 1,500 pieces in the collection of the Museum, ranging from large-scale, elaborately carved wooden masks to smaller scale figures, cast copper alloy (bronze) figures, textiles, utilitarian objects, ceramic, bones, ivory and composite objects. In addition to the Permanent Gallery, we have a Heritage Gallery with rotating exhibits featuring themes that include art from all over Sub-saharan Africa. Our Contemporary Gallery has rotating exhibits as well, featuring art inspired by the African Diaspora, and home of the Black Artist Forum.

A selection of 17th/1800s altar pieces
09/13/2024

A selection of 17th/1800s altar pieces

09/04/2024
Educational cultural enrichment activities…
05/14/2022

Educational cultural enrichment activities…

One of our educational programs recently held at the children's center on SMCC's campus has been highlighted in the foll...
11/23/2021

One of our educational programs recently held at the children's center on SMCC's campus has been highlighted in the following article.

SMCC students have brought African masks, music and culture to the College as part of an effort to introduce young children to new cultures and reduce racial stereotyping. For this year’s Honors in Action project, students in the SMCC chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society organized a hands-...

Grab and enjoy your copy of my new book “Nmuo Spirits” Compilation of our collection...
05/15/2020

Grab and enjoy your copy of my new book “Nmuo Spirits” Compilation of our collection...

Royal Ornaments and textiles.
05/13/2020

Royal Ornaments and textiles.

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