MCKENNA MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART
NEW ORLEANS, LA
The McKenna Museum of African American Art is located in the historic Garden District of New Orleans, Louisiana. The museum was established in 2003 by artist and educator, Dr. Dwight McKenna, and his wife Beverly. The museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting African American art and culture through exhibitions, educational programs, and community outreach initiatives.
The museum's collection features works by prominent African American artists such as Romare Bearden, Elizabeth Catlett, and Jacob Lawrence, as well as emerging artists from across the country. The pieces on display include paintings, sculptures, photographs, and mixed media pieces that explore the African American experience and celebrate the contributions of black artists to the art world.
In addition to its permanent collection, the McKenna Museum hosts rotating exhibitions throughout the year, showcasing the work of both established and emerging artists. The museum also offers educational programming for students and adults, including lectures, workshops, and guided tours.
Overall, the McKenna Museum of African American Art is an important cultural institution in New Orleans, providing a space for the public to engage with and appreciate the rich history and diverse artistic expressions of African Americans.
MCKENNA MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART is a Art Museum in NEW ORLEANS LA. US MID #8402200104
The museum is classed as ART (Art Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 54,720 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).
Contact MCKENNA MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART
- telephone: 5045867432
- website: http://www.themckennamuseum.com
GEORGE & LEAH MCKENNA MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART
2003 CARONDELET ST
NEW ORLEANS
LA
70130-5310
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MID # | 8402200104 |
Name | GEORGE & LEAH MCKENNA MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART |
Alternate Name | MCKENNA MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART |
Classification | Art Museums, , Southeastern |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 201080155 |
NTEECC | A51 |
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201212 |
INCOME | 54,720 |
REVENUE | 54,720 |
LAT/LONG | 29.936131, -90.08012 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 22 FIPS County Code: 071 US Census Tract: 008400 US Census Block: 1009 |