Sam Burston Exhibition
January 1 - 31, 2009
The Lucy Craft Laney Museum and Sam Burston present an exciting calvacade of painting, drawing, printmaking and mixed-media.
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3rd Annual Heritage Gala
February7, 2009,  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Honorable John H. Ruffin, Jr. will serve as Keynote Speaker for the evening. Performances by Russell Joel Brown with music by Lynwood Holmes.
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Senior Luncheon
February 11, 2009, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Speaker: Dr. Mack Bowman
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38th Annual Historian’s Awards
February 21, 2009
Please join us at the Tabernacle Baptist Church for 2009 Historian’s Awards Ceremony. This year we welcome Dr. Irna Bradley who will deliver the keynote address.
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Sam Burston Exhibition
January 1 - 31, 2009
This native Atlantan perfected his artistic skills under the direction of Dr. Lee Ransaw, former director of the art department at Morris Brown College, Dr. Jenelsie Walden Holloway at Spelman College, Lev Mills, former professor of art at Clark Atlanta University, and current professor of the art at Spelman College, and studied at the Atlanta College of Art. His choices of mediums include painting, drawing, printmaking and mixed-media.

Many have termed the artist’s style of painting as the "stained glass effect." However, with his variety of styles, it is difficult to confine his talent. The most distinctive characteristic of his styling is the use of primary colors and bold line. There are several artists that have influenced him including such masters as Charles White, Jacob Lawrence, Romare Bearden, Matisse, Monet and an artist with whom he shares the same birth date, Pablo Picasso.

Sam was among five guest artists for the 2003 Designer Show House in Atlanta and has exhibited works in a variety of shows and festivals throughout the southeast including, The Apex Museum, The Arts Exchange, The Midtown Gallery, The Tifton Georgia Fine Arts Festival and a special Black History Month show in February 2005 at the historic “Odd Fellows” building located on “Sweet” Auburn Avenue in Atlanta, GA. His motto is "Use your God given talent so that others may see its wonder."

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Opening Reception: Sunday, January 4, 2009, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Costs: Adults $5   Seniors $3   Children $2
Exhibition open during normal Museum Hours of Operation

3rd Annual Heritage Gala
February 7, 2009, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
The Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Heritage Gala will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2008 at 6:00 pm at the Marriott Hotel in historic Augusta, Georgia. The Honorable John H. Ruffin, Jr. will serve as Keynote Speaker for the evening. Performances by Russell Joel Brown with music by Lynwood Holmes.      Read more.

Attire is Black Tie. Cost $100 per person.
Please make your reservations by January 22, 2009 by calling Erica Hampton at 706.724.3576 or   
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Senior Luncheon
February 11, 2009, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
On the second Wednesday of each month area seniors and working professionals are invited to enjoy lectures on a variety of topics, while dining on food from our city’s finest restaurants. As one of our oldest traditions at the museum, the senior luncheons are an interactive occasion.

Speaker: Dr. Mack Bowman

The luncheon is $7. Please RSVP with Emily Capers at 706.724.3576.

38th Annual Historian’s Awards
February 21, 2009
Please join us at the Tabernacle Baptist Church for 2009 Historian’s Awards Ceremony. This year we welcome Dr. Irna Bradley who will deliver the keynote address.

Over the past eight years the Lucy Craft Laney Museum has awarded individuals throughout the region who have encouraged interest in African-American History. Past honorees include Dr. Leanne Caldwell, Dr. Nathaniel Irving, Dr. Edward Cashin, Dr. Jimmy Carter, Mr. Grady Abrams, the late Mr. Edward M. McIntyre, Dr. Wanda Hendricks, Dr. Shirley A.R. Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem Betty Beard and Mr. Erick Montgomery.

This event is free to the public and all are welcome to attend.
For more information please contact Corey Rogers at 706.724.3576.