Bearden in Bloom: A Season of Renewal

Help Bearden’s Legacy Bloom.

Your gift supports exhibitions, fellowships, and educational programs that bring Bearden’s legacy—and the voices of tomorrow’s artists—to life.

Romare Bearden once wrote, “The artist is a kind of enchanter in time.”

This spring, we invite you to join us in continuing that enchantment by supporting the Foundation’s work to preserve, share, and build on Bearden’s extraordinary legacy.

Your donation powers:

Exhibitions that keep Bearden’s vision visible and vibrant
Educational programs that connect his work to today’s students and scholars
Support for emerging artists and thinkers inspired by his legacy

Romare Bearden, Maudell Sleet’s Magic Garden, 1978. Collage on board. Collection of Pearson C. Cummin III and Linda Forrest Cummin.
Romare Bearden, Girl in the Garden, 1980. Color lithograph, 22 x 16 inches. Edition of 50, hand-signed by the artist.
Romare Bearden, Madeline Jones' Wonderful Garden, 1977. Collage of various papers with ink, graphite, and surface abrasion on fiberboard, 13.5 x 16 inches.
Romare Bearden, Maudell Sleet's July Garden, 1985. Mixed media collage.
Romare Bearden, Sunset and Moonrise with Maudell Sleet, 1978. Collage on board.

Help Bearden’s Legacy Bloom.

Your gift supports exhibitions, fellowships, and educational programs that bring Bearden’s legacy—and the voices of tomorrow’s artists—to life.

Artwork Spotlight: Bearden's Gardens

Romare Bearden, Maudell Sleet’s Magic Garden, 1978. Collage on board. Collection of Pearson C. Cummin III and Linda Forrest Cummin.

Romare Bearden, Girl in the Garden, 1980. Color lithograph, 22 x 16 inches. Edition of 50, hand-signed by the artist.

Romare Bearden, Madeline Jones' Wonderful Garden, 1977. Collage of various papers with ink, graphite, and surface abrasion on fiberboard, 13.5 x 16 inches.

Romare Bearden, Maudell Sleet's July Garden, 1985. Mixed media collage.

Romare Bearden, Sunset and Moonrise with Maudell Sleet, 1978. Collage on board.

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Bearden in Bloom: A Season of Renewal