Join us for a private tour of a special exhibit showcasing the works of Allan Rohan Crite, a Boston-based African American artist.  This special exhibit showcases works from across Crite’s decades-long career, encompassing vivid depictions of life in Lower Roxbury and the South End, art for Christian worship, and late works that combined neighborhood scenes with religious vignettes. Crite’s work evolved from documentary naturalism to works inspired by African art to a graphic-novel-like approach to line drawing and bookmaking. 

The Boston Athenaeum is hosting a concurrent exhibition, entitled Allan Rohan Crite: Griot of Boston, which explores Crite’s long career and his legacy as a storyteller and knowledge keeper, from his early Neighborhood Series to his embrace of the printing press during the mid-20th century. 

Click here to see the exhibition brochure.

The senior rate for Gardner admission is $28, which includes the exhibit as well as entry to the museum.  For Gardner members, the fee is $15. Payment can be made to Jennifer Coplon, using either Venmo or Zelle.  If you are a Gardner member, please contact Jennifer jencoplon@gmail.com with your member ID.  Lunch will be at the Simmons University Cafe, next door to the museum.