Duncanson Artist-in-Residence
To honor the relationship that was established between African-American painter Robert S. Duncanson (1821-1872), who painted the murals in the Museum's foyer, and Cincinnati art patron Nicholas Longworth (1782-1863) the Robert S. Duncanson Society of the Taft Museum of Art annually recognizes the achievements of contemporary artists of African origin through the Duncanson Artist-in-Residence program.
For two weeks the artist is active in the community through public performances, workshops, and outreach to area schools, working with students in the classroom to broaden their horizons in the area of fine arts.
For information about the Duncanson Artist-In-Residence program, email education@taftmuseum.org.
Past Artists
| 2007 | Keith Josef Adkins |
| 2006 | 20th Anniversary |
| 2005 | Thom Shaw |
| 2004 | Melvin Grier |
| 2003 | Annie Ruth |
| 2002 | William Menefield |
| 2001 | La-Vaune Henry |
| 2000 | Dayton Contemporary Dance Second Company |
| 1999 | Charlotte Blake Alston |
| 1998 | Sharon M. Draper |
| 1997 | John Blake, Jr. |
| 1996 | Dhana Bradley-Morton |
| 1995 | Frederick A. Wallace |
| 1993 | Tarleton Blackwell |
| 1992 | Sebronette Barnes |
| 1991 | William Greaves |
| 1990 | Michael Harper |
| 1989 | Tyrone Geter |
| 1988 | Kathy Wade |
| 1987 | William de Valentine |
| 1986 | Nikki Giovanni |