Artist Open House: Photography and the Black Arts Movement

Special Events in Black History Month at Getty series

Black silhouette of a figure looking upward sitting on a large block shape against a white background. — *Long Form, Atlanta, Georgia*, 1974, Chester Higgins. Gelatin silver print. Getty Museum. © Chester Higgins

Tuesday Feb 24, 2026

Drop-in
5–6pm

Getty Center

Museum Galleries

Free

This event is free, and does not require a ticket. However, the Center requires a timed-entry reservation. Please note, there is a fee for parking.

Plan your visit

About

The exhibition Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955-1985 shows how an incredible range of artists and activists used photography as a tool for social change. Meet some of the featured artists and special guests in the gallery to hear about the work in their own words.

Afterwards at 6:30pm, attend a screening of the documentary Horace Tapscott: Musical Griot followed by a conversation with the director, Barbara McCullough, in the Harold M. Williams Auditorium.

Learn more and register for free film tickets under the Related section below.

Know Before You Go

Location

Museum West Pavilion, Lower level

Duration

One hour

Planning your arrival

Please bring your Center reservation tickets with you and have them open on your mobile device or printed.

Note that during busy times of year and weekends, we recommend planning your visit to allow for at least 30 minutes to park, go through security, and make your way up to the event.

Accessibility

Wheelchairs are available for free rental on a first-come, first-served basis at the Lower Tram Station above the parking structure and at the Coat Check Room in the Museum Entrance Hall.

For more information on how we can support your visit to the Getty Center, learn about accessibility at Getty.