The Taft is home to an impressive art collection displayed in a unique historical setting, changing exhibitions, and world-famous murals. Plus, you can access the museum’s over 800 works of art online, anytime.
Explore the museum through talks, workshops, tours and more designed for all ages!
Enjoy a scrumptious menu including boozy brunch, savory lunch, and grab-and-go coffee and tea service at the Taft Café.
Much biographical information known about Robert S. Duncanson is unknown. Researchers utilize historic newspaper clippings to fill in the gaps of knowledge and build a timeline of his existence in the 19th century as a Black American artist. Studying online newspaper databases, we can track his work history, public reception of his race, and the contextualization of his art with concurrent events like the American Civil War.
Celebrating 40 years of the Duncanson Artist-in-Residence Program, this conversation features reflections from Tunde Wey on his residency—where food becomes a powerful lens for social discourse—and Annissa Lewis's collaboration on one of his public events. Together, they explore how art, community, and conversation intersect.
The Taft Museum of Art welcomed guests and supporters to the museum on May 1, 2026, to experience the "Black and White Bash: A Night at the Taft," a celebration and gala supporting the museum’s educational and outreach programs grossing over $319K. Learn more about the evening's impact and see highlights from the festivities here!