Everything is beautiful. This is how artist Alma Thomas viewed the world. The National Gallery of Art is proud to honor the life and work of this pioneering artist and Washingtonian through a citywide celebration coming this September. 🎊 And starting September 22, we’re kicking things off with our John Wilmerding Symposium on American Art ✨ In partnership with arts and educational institutions across DC, the symposium will honor the lifelong creative practice and legacy of Alma with an emphasis

18K views · 231 reactions | The incredible true story of Alma Thomas, the first Black woman to have a solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum in New York City and to have her work chosen for the White House collection. With her bold and vibrant abstract paintings, Alma set the world ablaze with color. | HarperKids Books | Facebook

3K views · 47 reactions | #BecauseOfHerStory the world is a more colorful place.  ️  In 1924, Alma Thomas became the first graduate of Howard University’s Fine Arts program in Washington, DC. However, Thomas didn’t achieve her greatest artistic success until her 70s. In 1972, she was the first African-American woman to have a solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art. Read on to see an example of her work. | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook

1.1K views · 63 reactions | Don't miss Alma W. Thomas: Everything Is Beautiful! The most extensive retrospective to date showcases Thomas's vibrant and beloved abstract paintings. On view through Sunday, October 3. | The Chrysler Museum of Art | Facebook

See the world through the eyes of Alma Thomas, the iconic American artist who created a style of her own with dazzling interplays of patterns and vibrant colors. "Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas from the Smithsonian American Art Museum" is on view at the DAM through January 12, 2025. Included in general admission, which is free for everyone 18 and under every day, as well as for museum members. | Denver Art Museum

Now on view: Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas 🎨 On tour from the Smithsonian American Art Museum, this vibrant exhibition celebrates the work of Alma Thomas - a pioneering abstract artist who transformed her love of nature, music, and the cosmos into dazzling compositions of color and light. A lifelong educator and late-blooming visionary, Thomas saw art as a restorative force. Her paintings invite us to slow down, take notice, and find joy in the beauty of everyday life. Want a deeper