Memories & Inspiration: The Kerry and C. Betty Davis Collection of African American Art
September 27 to December 20
Museum hours Tuesday - Saturday 12:00 - 5:00. Free admission on Tuesdays.
Over the course of thirty-five years, Kerry, a retired postal worker, and Betty, a former television news producer, made art their principal luxury, gladly forgoing many ordinary comforts to fill their home with extraordinary works. Their collection includes paintings, sculptures, prints, and drawings by renowned artists such as Romare Bearden, Elizabeth Catlett, Sam Gilliam, Jacob Lawrence, Samella Lewis, and Charles White. The result is a vibrant, eclectic collection that reflects the African diaspora in all its diversity—works that weave together cultural narratives, history, and deeply personal stories.
9/27 at 5:00 pm - Conversation with the Collectors at Paulus Lecture Hall, Willamette University College of Law with John Olbrantz and Kerry and Betty Davis
9/30 at 12:30 pm - Collectors' Gallery Tour at the museum.
11/4 at 12:30 pm - Gallery Tour with Dr. Amalia Amaki
11/6 at 7:30 pm - Lecture: African American Art: From Crisis to Race in Digital Space. The History of Modern and Contemporary African American Art with Dr. Amalia Amaki