PRESS RELEASE: Tubman Museum Celebrates Local Family’s Commitment to Preserving African American Art

On Sunday, May 4, 2025, the Tubman African American Museum will unveil a landmark exhibition, Miracles: A Selection from The Redd Family Collection of Black Art. Featuring an array of paintings, masks, sculptures, wood carvings, woven fabrics, and mixed media works, this exhibition highlights the depth and diversity of Black artistic expression.

More than just an art exhibition, Miracles is a testament to survival, resilience, and revival. Its title references both the legacy of Miracles Fine Art Gallery and the remarkable journey of the Redd family, whose dedication to preserving Black cultural heritage has spanned decades. One of the largest collections of its kind in the Southeast, the Redd Family Collection of Black Art comprises over 800 works by renowned artists, including Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, Ernie Barnes, William Tolliver, and Kathleen Wilson, among others.

In 1990, Melgenia and Vernon Redd opened Miracles Fine Art Gallery in Macon, the city's first fine art gallery dedicated to Black art. For six years, it served as a cultural hub, showcasing Black artists and fostering appreciation for their work in Middle Georgia. In 1996, health challenges forced the gallery to close, and for over two decades, the collection remained in storage. Now, in a long-awaited revival, this exhibition brings these treasured works back into the public eye, reaffirming the family’s enduring commitment to preserving Black cultural heritage.

The opening reception for "Miracles: A Selection from the Redd Family Collection of Black Art" will take place at the Tubman African American Museum on Sunday, May 4, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.Admission is free for museum members and $5 for the public. The exhibition will be on view through June 28, 2025.

For more information about the exhibition and other upcoming programs, contact the Tubman Museum at (478) 743-8544 or visit www.tubmanmuseum.com.