Celebrate the opening of The Apollo’s Victoria with this visual exploration of Black artists and creativity from the 1950s through the early 2000s. Photographer and gallerist Alex Harsley’s exhibition details the visual history of Black creative spaces in NYC.
Curated by Harsley’s daughter Kendra Krueger, From The Victoria to The Village: A Visual History of Black Creative Spaces includes stunning photography and documentary footage including Harsley’s rare colored photographs of The Jewel Box Review at The Apollo in the 1950s alongside other iconic moments at The Apollo and around Harlem then moving downtown, and everywhere in between.
This exhibition showcases Black art collectives, individual artists at work in their studios, and the camaraderie of Black artists throughout their communities. Click here to learn more about the 4th Street Photo Gallery.
Following the gallery opening at 6:30pm in The Apollo’s Laura & Frank Baker Gallery, stay for an intimate talkback at 7:30pm with curator and author Halima Taha. RSVP is required, space is limited.
The gallery exhibition opens on February 1, 2024 and will be free and open to the public through April 26, 2024. Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 11am – 6pm
From The Victoria to The Village: A Visual History of Black Creative Spaces is a part of The Apollo’s Winter 2024 season and commissioned as a part of The Apollo’s New Works initiative. Apollo New Works is generously supported by the Ford Foundation with additional funding from The Mellon Foundation and Silicon Valley Community Foundation.
Gallery Exhibition is free and open to the public. Talkback RSVPs open January 25th at 12 noon.
This event will take place at The Apollo Stages at The Victoria located at 233 W. 125th Street, Third Floor (between Adam Clayton Powell & Frederick Douglass Blvd).
Please contact The Apollo Box office at [email protected] or (212) 531-5305 if any other special assistance is required for your visit.
The Apollo New Works initiative expands upon The Apollo’s mission to support the creation of new work by Black artists. The multidisciplinary emerging and established artists who the organization has commissioned and provided space, time, and resources will create, develop, and present work across The Apollo stages, including The Apollo’s Victoria Theater, which will serve as the main incubation space.
Talkback: February 1, 2024 | 7:30pm EST
Address:
233 W. 125th Street,
First Floor
New York, NY 10027
The gallery exhibition opens on February 1, 2024 and will be free and open to the public through April 30, 2024.
Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 11am - 6pm
Celebrate the opening of The Apollo’s Victoria with this visual exploration of Black artists and creativity from the 1950s through the early 2000s. Photographer and gallerist Alex Harsley’s exhibition details the visual history of Black creative spaces in NYC.
Curated by Harsley’s daughter Kendra Krueger, From The Victoria to The Village: A Visual History of Black Creative Spaces includes stunning photography and documentary footage including Harsley’s rare colored photographs of The Jewel Box Review at The Apollo in the 1950s alongside other iconic moments at The Apollo and around Harlem then moving downtown, and everywhere in between.
This exhibition showcases Black art collectives, individual artists at work in their studios, and the camaraderie of Black artists throughout their communities. Click here to learn more about the 4th Street Photo Gallery.
Following the gallery opening at 6:30pm in The Apollo’s Laura & Frank Baker Gallery, stay for an intimate talkback at 7:30pm with curator and author Halima Taha. RSVP is required, space is limited.
The gallery exhibition opens on February 1, 2024 and will be free and open to the public through April 26, 2024. Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 11am – 6pm
From The Victoria to The Village: A Visual History of Black Creative Spaces is a part of The Apollo’s Winter 2024 season and commissioned as a part of The Apollo’s New Works initiative. Apollo New Works is generously supported by the Ford Foundation with additional funding from The Mellon Foundation and Silicon Valley Community Foundation.
Gallery Exhibition is free and open to the public. Talkback RSVPs open January 25th at 12 noon.
This event will take place at The Apollo Stages at The Victoria located at 233 W. 125th Street, Third Floor (between Adam Clayton Powell & Frederick Douglass Blvd).
Please contact The Apollo Box office at [email protected] or (212) 531-5305 if any other special assistance is required for your visit.
The Apollo New Works initiative expands upon The Apollo’s mission to support the creation of new work by Black artists. The multidisciplinary emerging and established artists who the organization has commissioned and provided space, time, and resources will create, develop, and present work across The Apollo stages, including The Apollo’s Victoria Theater, which will serve as the main incubation space.
Talkback: February 1, 2024 | 7:30pm EST
Address:
233 W. 125th Street,
First Floor
New York, NY 10027
The gallery exhibition opens on February 1, 2024 and will be free and open to the public through April 30, 2024.
Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 11am - 6pm
Presented with SummerStage. Mavis Staples has been performing for eight decades. At 86 years old, she’s known as one of the most enduring figures in American music, earning inductions into multiple halls of fame (blues, rock, and gospel), was a Kennedy Center Honoree, and winner of numerous GRAMMY awards, including one for lifetime achievement. With her return to SummerStage, she’s sure to perform the hits alongside new tracks from her 15th solo album Sad and Beautiful World. She’s collaborated with nearly every major figure of her many eras, from Bob Dylan to Prince, Aretha Franklin, and Willie Nelson. Opening the evening is Brother Wallace, a force of modern soul and gospel sound. Most recently, he’s collaborated with The Heavy guitarist Dan Taylor to build a body of work built on his electrifying brand of soul music.
Location: Rumsey Playfield, New York, NY, 10021
Join The Apollo as it kick’s off its Harlem Week at Harlem Summer Nights! Get a sneak peak of what the weekend has in store and grab a bite at Harlem’s biggest food festival!
You like block parties but hate the sweat and mosquitos? Well, you're in luck: We Outsideeee! brings the block party energy and vibes off the pavement and into the world-famous Apollo. No heat index, no bug spray required.
Celebrate with The Apollo at HARLEM WEEK! The Apollo will have a table at Theater Row on 135th Street between Adam Clayton Powell Blvd and St. Nicholas ave on Saturday, August 15th and Sunday, August 16th from 12 to 6PM.
We hope to see you all at The Apollo tent on Theater Row and at the Harlem Week Mainstage!
Accessibility
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The Apollo has taken comprehensive steps to ensure that entrances, seating, restrooms, and more are as accessible and compliant as possible. Learn more about accessibility options and support services that might be right for you.
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No outside food or beverage. Accommodations are made for patrons with medical needs. Please email access@apollotheater.org or call the box office at (212) 531-5305 for assistance.
