Vision

Our institution aims to pivot the artistic canon and make space for artists of African descent, operating as a site for the dynamic exchange of ideas about art and society.

Goals

1. 1.After a nearly 8-year closure for construction on our new building, we are excited to open the doors on Studio Museum’s new 82,000 square foot facility in the heart of Harlem. The state-of-the-art building increases by 50% the size of our galleries and education workshops and offers amenities that enhance the visitor experience.
2. 2.In our first year of re-opening, we aim to welcome 330K visitors, following our previous visitor total of nearly 90K. With a greatly enhanced new facility, expanded opportunities for new exhibitions, education programs for audiences of all ages and interests, and a comprehensive, pre-opening marketing campaign, we know the new Museum will draw local, national, and international visitors.
3. 3.We focus on the needs of our historic, Black, local communities through engagement with public schools, libraries, and community organizations. Many of these Central Harlem communities, with a poverty rate of 28.4% and median household income of $47,990, are underserved by the city’s leading art and cultural institutions. Such realities have been central to exhibition and program planning.