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Since 1984, the Museum for African Art has presented exhibitions that bring the art of Africa to the attention of a growing public. The museum is also one of the foremost publishers on African art and has an active public education program.

The Center for African Art was founded on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in 1984. In 1993 the organization moved to larger quarters in SoHo and changed its name to the Museum for African Art. In 2002, the museum relocated to Long Island City in Queens, where it exhibited until 2006. The museum is currently holding its exhibitions and events in other New York City locations. Its future home at 1280 Fifth Avenue in East Harlem is under construction.

Programs for Seniors
The museum's Active Bodies, Active Minds program works with senior centers on physical exercise and art-making workshops. For more information, contact Dana Elmquist, Manager of Education Programs, at education@africanarts.org or (718) 784-7700, x101.

• Gift Shops: Various creations by African potters, weavers, dyers, jewelers and basket makers; also numerous books on African art

Get involved with Museum for African Art

• Donations through NYCharities.org
• Memberships