Rhythm and Hues: The Harlem Renaissance and Its Legacy

Rhythm and Hues: The Harlem Renaissance and Its Legacy February 11th at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom


Join the Sherman Library via Zoom on Wednesday, February 11th at 7:00pm for “Rhythm and Hues: The Harlem Renaissance and Its Legacy” presented by Jane O’Neail of Culturally Curious.


The Harlem Renaissance, a cultural explosion in the 1920s, saw African American artists challenge stereotypes and celebrate their heritage. From the poetic simplicity of Jacob Lawrence to the cosmopolitan portrait photographs of James Van Der Zee, this era produced works that continue to resonate today. Discover the visionaries who gave voice to the African American experience and forever changed the landscape of American culture.


Jane Oneail is the founder of Culturally Curious, she holds a master’s degree in Art History from Boston University and a master’s degree in Education from Harvard University. Born and raised in NH, she has worked at some of the state's most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where she served as Executive Director, and the Currier Museum of Art, where she held the role of Senior Educator. Jane has also taught at the college level for more than a decade, most recently at Southern New Hampshire University.


This is a free remote program via Zoom. Registration is required. Register online at shermanlibrary.org/registration-dropdown or contact slprograms@biblio.org