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**Black Art Bulletin**

A podcast series that highlights black, african-american artists & creators throughout history!

Host: Payton Hamilton

Latest Episodes:

2.8 | Robert S. Duncanson Jan 04, 2022

Duncanson (1821–1872) was, at the height of his career, considered "the best landscape painter in the West."

Host: Payton Hamilton

Music by Defekt_Maschine from Pixabay

2.7 | Grafton Tyler Brown Dec 28, 2021

Grafton Tyler Brown was an American painter, lithographer and cartographer. Brown was the first African-American artist to create works depicting the Pacific Northwest and California.

Host: Payton Hamilton

Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay

2.6 | Edward Mitchell Bannister Dec 21, 2021

Edward Mitchell Bannister was one of the few African American painters of the nineteenth century to win significant recognition.

Host: Payton Hamilton

Music by Wataboi from Pixabay

2.5 | James Presley Ball Dec 14, 2021

This episode we're discussing a photographer active from the mid-1840 to 1860's -- James Presley Ball!

Host: Payton Hamilton

Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay

2.4 | Harriet Powers + Aunt Ellen & Margret Dec 07, 2021

Learn about female quilt makers, Harriet Powers, Aunt Ellen, and Aunt Margret!

Host: Payton Hamilton

Music by Auronegro from Pixabay

2.3 | Louis Nelson Fouche & Jean Louis Dolliole Nov 30, 2021

Learn a little more about contributions made by Louis Nelson Fouche & Jean Louis Dolliole, two free people of color, in the architecture of New Orleans.

Host: Payton Hamilton

Music by Lesfm from Pixabay

2.2 | Dutreuil Barjon Nov 23, 2021

Learn more about the cabinetmaker, Dutreuil Barjon!

Host: Payton Hamilton

Music by Lesfm from Pixabay

2.1 | Thomas Day Nov 16, 2021

Learn more about the cabinetmaker/ furniture designer, Thomas Day!

Host: Payton Hamilton

Music by tobylane from Pixabay

2.0 | Introduction To Antebellum Era & Civil War Nov 16, 2021

This week we’ll set the stage and discuss what's going on around the Antebellum Era & Civil War period. All episodes following will be specific to artists and their history!

Music by Wataboi from Pixabay

Host: Payton Hamilton

1.7 | Patrick Henry Reason Oct 12, 2021

Patrick Henry Reason was one of the earliest African-American engravers and lithographers in the United States and he was active as an abolitionist.

Host: Payton Hamilton

1.6 | David Bustill Bowser Oct 05, 2021

As the designer of battle flags for eleven African-American regiments during the Civil War and painter of portraits of prominent Americans, including U.S. President Abraham Lincoln.

Host: Payton Hamilton

1.5 | Julien Hudson Sep 28, 2021

Julien Hudson was a free man of color who lived in New Orleans. He was a successful painter and art teacher. He was thought to be the first African American by whom a self-portrait is known.

Host: Payton Hamilton

1.4 | David Drake “Dave The Potter” Sep 21, 2021

Let's talk about David Drake, a personal favorite!

Resources:

NYTimes + Art & Object

Host: Payton Hamilton

1.3.5 | Thomas-Gross-Jr & Peter-Bentzon Sep 14, 2021

Another mini episode - discussing Thomas-Gross-Jr (furniture designer) & Peter-Bentzon (silversmith).

CHECK THIS OUT! After recording I discovered a TON more of information about Bentzon here.

Host: Payton Hamilton

1.3 | G.W. Hobbs Sep 14, 2021

This week we're discussing G.W.Hobbs!

Host: Payton Hamilton

1.2 | Joshua Johnson (Johnston) Sep 07, 2021

Joshua Johnson was born into slavery in mid-18th-century Maryland. After earning his freedom in 1782 & completing an apprenticeship he became the first black professional artist.

Resources:

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Artsy, National Gallery Of Art, Maryland Center Of Art And Culture.

Host: Payton Hamilton