Alma Thomas was an expressionist artist, best known for her colorful abstractionist works of art. She was the first ever graduate from the newly-founded art school at Howard University in 1924, and was a prominent member of the Washington Color School, based out of Washington D.C. in the mid-20th century. #BlackArtistsMatter Alma Thomas dedicated her creative spirit to studying color theory, and drew much of her inspiration from nature. She was also greatly inspired by the moon landing of 1969!

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3K views · 47 reactions | #BecauseOfHerStory the world is a more colorful place.  ️  In 1924, Alma Thomas became the first graduate of Howard University’s Fine Arts program in Washington, DC. However, Thomas didn’t achieve her greatest artistic success until her 70s. In 1972, she was the first African-American woman to have a solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art. Read on to see an example of her work. | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook

Everything is beautiful. This is how artist Alma Thomas viewed the world. The National Gallery of Art is proud to honor the life and work of this pioneering artist and Washingtonian through a citywide celebration coming this September. 🎊 And starting September 22, we’re kicking things off with our John Wilmerding Symposium on American Art ✨ In partnership with arts and educational institutions across DC, the symposium will honor the lifelong creative practice and legacy of Alma with an emphasis

Starting this Wednesday (Sept. 22), the National Gallery welcomes you to join us in honoring the life and legacy of Washington, DC artist Alma Thomas. ✨Join us ➡️ go.usa.gov/xM8JC ✨ Featuring Former First Lady Michelle Obama, Studio Museum Director Thelma Golden, Mellon Foundation President Elizabeth Alexander, and more, the festivities kick off on Wednesday at 5 p.m. #AlmaThomasDC | National Gallery of Art