EXPLORE NAAM
What does it mean to be African American in the Pacific Northwest? It is a beautiful range of colors and hues -- a diversity of experiences and locations. African Americans come from a variety of countries of origin, both known and unknown representing an assortment of religions, a staggering array of occupations, a multitude of co-workers, neighbors, friends and families, and an ever evolving community that continues to shape and reshape the human experience in the Pacific Northwest region. The Northwest African American Museum invites you to explore this continually changing story, for it is yours, it is mine, it is all of ours.
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We are thrilled to announce that the Washington Women’s Foundation selected NAAM as the grant recipient of their 2009 Arts and Culture pooled fund award and will receive an operating grant of $87,500 over the next three years. Read more... |
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has generously agreed to match donations on a 1:1 basis up to $100,000 in 2009. Please help us ensure the success of our Museum by donating now.
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“NAAM has joined a family of museums nationwide, in partnering with Bank of America beginning in May, 2009, to offer 1st free weekend admissions once a month to Bank of America clients and staff. This program provides a free cultural resource to participants at a time when it's most needed.“ |
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Patricia Batiste-Brown
Silhouettes of My People, 2008
Cotton and mixed media
Machine pieced and quilted
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In this exhibition, the women of the Pacific Northwest African American Quilters bravely give us access to their lives- brimming with memories, hopes, joys, milestones, losses, passions and accomplishments. Though the quilts reflect the lives these particular women have lived, their stories are so familiar and inviting as to convince us they speak on our behalf as well. The stories woven into these quilts tell of an African American community living at this particular time in history, in this particular place.
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Over 1700 children have participated in Museum programs since March 8th, 2008. |
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