I Have a Dream... 
The Art of Silbert Dyer Museum Hours of Operation
Tuesday-Friday: 9 am to 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday: open for special events and by request
Mondays: Closed
Fees: Adults $5 Seniors $3 Children $2
The Art of Silbert Dyer
August 1 - September 30, 2010
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Senior Luncheon with Dr. Michael Searles
September 8, 2010, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
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Summer Book Signing
September 18, 2010, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Keep up with the latest museum happenings... |
Jessye Norman lends talent to benefit
Concert raised funds for Jessye Norman School for the Arts
LaTina Emerson, Augusta Chronicle 07/02/09
Stellar musical performances of all genres filled the halls of the Sacred Heart Cultural Center on Sunday afternoon. The benefit concert for the Jessye Norman School of the Arts included selections by trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, pianist Damien Sneed, opera singer Laquita Mitchell, vocalist D.L. Barksdale, the Sounds Unlimited Band, Eleventhe Hour and even Norman herself. The international opera star sang, played piano and led the crowd in the hymn Amazing Grace.
Designed to raise money for the arts school named in Norman’s honor, the concert named Augusta’s Greatest for Augusta’s Youth drew a crowd of 450 people from the local area...
Featured Artist Silbert Dyer Webcasts from Mississippi
The Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History Featured Artist for September is Silbert Dyer.
Silbert's opening was scheduled for Sunday, August 8 but Silbert had to be in Mississippi on that day. Undeterred, Silbert arranged with the museum to Webcast live to the museum from his hotel in Mississippi. Patrons were able to see and listen to Silbert as he expressed his appreciation to his friends, familiy and fans. Silbert gave a brief presentation of his art exhibition and wrapped up with a question/answer period. Museum patrons were very appreciative and excited about the entire event.
Plans are for the museum to incorporate webcasting into more programs and events in the future. Webcasting is part of the Lucy Craft Laney Museum's long range plan to use new media to introduce and enlighten as many people as possible to our African-American heritage and history...so stay tuned...we are on the move!
The Lucy Craft Laney Museum is the only African American Museum in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA, Augusta and its Surrounding Areas). The museum, which opened in 1991, is a small house museum that was the former home of Miss Lucy Craft Laney.
The museum is located in the Historic Laney-Walker District, near the original site of the Haines Normal and Industrial Institute. The mission of the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History is to promote the legacy of Ms. Lucy Craft Laney through arts and history.
We accomplish this awesome task by educating and exposing children and adults of the CSRA, the State and beyond to the arts, history, literature and leadership through exhibits and programs.
The Preservation of a Legacy
Ms. Laney dedicated her life to providing educational opportunities for Black youth in the Augusta area. Ms. Laney was the founder of the Haines Normal and Industrial Institute which was located on the present site of the Lucy Laney Comprehensive High School. She started the first kindergarten for Black children in Augusta and founded the Lamar School of Nursing for Black women.
The Lucy Laney High School, Laney Walker Boulevard (formerly Gwinnett Street) and the Laney Walker North Historic District have all been named in Ms. Laney's honor. Now through the restoration of her home by Delta House, Inc., another important cultural institution has been dedicated in her memory.
The museum is open to all.
The Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History Now on YouTube! |
Board of Directors (2009 - 2010) Ex Officio |
Staff Christine Miller-Betts, Executive Dir. Corey Rogers, Historian Patty Strom, Finance Latoya Hollomon, Assistant Curator/Archivist Carrie Cummings, Volunteer Coordinator |