Nationwide — Over the past forty years, Bill Hodges Gallery has continued to build a lasting presence as a Black-owned gallery in New York City committed to supporting and uplifting African American art. The gallery emerged during a time when Black artists were largely excluded from mainstream institutions and the commercial art world. Located in Chelsea, Manhattan, Bill Hodges Gallery has served as a trusted resource for collectors, scholars, art patrons, and curators seeking to engage more deeply with the contributions of artists of African descent.
As one of the few spaces dedicated to showcasing this vital history, the gallery provides a rare opportunity to discover works that have shaped art history. It’s important for the gallery’s audience to gain insight into the legacy of these trailblazing artists and also become part of a movement that celebrates cultural richness, fostering an appreciation for the importance of preserving and sharing these stories for future generations.
The collection and exhibitions highlight contributions of artists such as Norman Lewis, Edmonia Lewis, Romare Bearden, Elizabeth Catlett, and Beauford Delaney, visionaries who helped shape American art history but have often been marginalized by traditional institutions…