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David C. Driskell Center for the Study of the Visual Arts

David C. Driskell Center for the Study of the Visual Arts is a art museum in College Park, Maryland. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is David C. Driskell Center for the Study of the Visual Arts?

The David C. Driskell Center for the Study of the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora, known informally as the Driskell Center, is an arts archive and academic research center dedicated to African-American and Afro-diasporic art located at the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD). Named for the artist, African-American art historian, arts educator, and longtime UMD professor David C. Driskell, the Center houses a large collection of African-American art and art ephemera, as well as the personal archives of several African-American artists and academics. The Driskell Center was founded in 2001 and comprises several art and archival collections, a library, and an on-campus art gallery.

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Museum details

Name
David C. Driskell Center for the Study of the Visual Arts
Type
Art Museum
City
College Park
State
Maryland
Website
http://www.driskellcenter.umd.edu
IMLS Museum ID
8409503041
Coordinates
38.99233, -76.95298
What kind of museum is David C. Driskell Center for the Study of the Visual Arts?

David C. Driskell Center for the Study of the Visual Arts is classified as a art museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more art museums →

Where is David C. Driskell Center for the Study of the Visual Arts located?

David C. Driskell Center for the Study of the Visual Arts is located in College Park, Maryland at approximately 38.99233, -76.95298. See the map above.

Does David C. Driskell Center for the Study of the Visual Arts have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.driskellcenter.umd.edu. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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