Black Zeitgeist Panel Discussion

Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 1 pm @ Hammonds House Museum

Join us for a dynamic panel discussion featuring Dr. Amalia Amaki—esteemed professor, acclaimed visual artist, and thought leader in African American art—and Anne Collins Smith, art historian, curator, and longtime faculty member at Spelman College, where she has served as Curator of Collections and Director of the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art. Smith is also recognized for her critical curatorial work at the New Orleans Museum of Art.

Moderated by Halima Taha, Artistic Director, the conversation will illuminate the networks of mentorship, scholarship, and activism that have nurtured generations of artists and celebrate how Black Zeitgeist and its community partners continue to shape Atlanta’s vibrant arts ecosystem. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with three leading voices in Black art curation and history as they share insights and experiences at the intersection of art, activism, and community empowerment.

Together, our distinguished panelists will reflect on their curatorial collaboration, the legacy of artistic innovation, and the creative power that has defined Atlanta as a national center for Black visual arts and culture.

Host or Publisher Lifelink of Georgia, Hammonds House Museum & Auburn Avenue Research Library