Black History Month Opening Celebration

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Where	Main Museum
When	February 5, 5:00 - 8:00pm

Where

When

February 5, 5:00 - 8:00pm

Where	Main Museum
When	February 5, 5:00 - 8:00pm

Where

When

February 5, 5:00 - 8:00pm

Price: Free

Black History Month at Palm Springs Art Museum is back, honoring the 2026 national theme, A Century of Black History Commemorations. Join us this year for special programs featuring live music, art, community, and conversation.

Join the James O Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center drumline and drill team as they help kick off Black History Month celebrations at Palm Springs Art Museum.

Listen to remarks from The Palm Springs Black History Committee, Christine Vendredi, Joann McGrath Executive Director at Palm Springs Art Museum, and Palm Springs Mayor Naomi Soto.

Live music from violinist Poetic Moor.

Small Bites from Tasteful Soul Catering with Chef Corinne.

About Poetic Moor

Deldric Bratcher, known professionally as Poetic Moor, is a Los Angeles–based live violinist, spoken word artist, and producer whose work blends poetry with music across genres including jazz, R&B, classical, blues, and rock. Originally from Rochester, New York, Poetic Moor brings a deeply expressive and immersive performance style shaped by a lifelong connection to the violin and the written word.

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Black History Month

In February, join us in celebrating Black History Month through a series of impactful events that honor and recognize the rich contributions of the Black community throughout history.

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Palm Springs Art Museum is proud to collaborate with the Palm Springs Black History Committee and thanks them for their support and partnership.