For Immediate Release
Washington, DC. – For Immediate Release
June 26, 2019
IsBeyonceaFeminist.com provides educational resources for the public, teachers and students and highlights the historic artistic contributions of Black women artists to our nation’s history.
Washington, DC. – University of Maryland doctoral candidate and author, Renina Jarmon, is excited to announce the launch of the new online museum-blog celebrating the work of Black women visual artists, IsBeyonceaFeminist.com. The enhanced website offers online visitors a rich experience and supports the efforts to provide innovative and engaging online exhibits and educational resources to highlight the breadth of Black women’s artistic achievements and intellectual contributions in the United States.
“I am proud of the opportunity to center the work of Black women’s visual art. These hidden figures have made critical and monumental contributions to the artistic landscape within the United States and beyond. This museum-blog will serve as a space for the public, students and teachers to learn more about the work of Black women visual artists. My mission is to serve as a megaphone and cheerleader for the work created by these often marginalized and incredibly talented artists,” said Renina Jarmon, the site’s creator and curator.
For more than a decade Renina Jarmon has researched, analyzed the contributions of Black women’s visual art as it relates to the social, cultural, economic and political life of our nation in the context of our collective history. Its online presence is critical to serving its mission and various stakeholder communities both within historical museum spaces, the broader public and within social media spaces such as Instagram and Facebook.
The website includes mobile-friendly virtual exhibits, quick and easy access to essential historic information and features that provide a more comprehensive understanding of the collective history of Black women visual artists for the public, teachers, students, academics, scholars, those interested in history, and those who want to learn more about Black women’s contributions included in our nation’s narrative. #IBAF will be updated on a regular basis with articles, exhibits, events, and resources for students and educators. Visitors are encouraged to explore the website and sign up for direct emails from the museum here. More information about how to donate can be found by visiting here.
Contact Information:
Renina Jarmon – Reninajarmon@gmail.com, (240) 839-1307.
