This venue played a major role in the appearance of R&B, gospel, jazz, and the blues during this era. Today it is know for starting the path to greatness for various African American artist including Gladys Knight, Lauryn Hill, and Sarah Vaughan. It was designed by George Keister and first owned by Sidney Cohen. There was a time when black artist were not even aloud to attend nor perform in American theatres. However during the Harlem Renaissance , African American artwork undeniably attracted all races.
The Studio Museum in Harlem collects various work of African-American artists. It acts as a network for artist locally, nationally, and internationally for work that has been inspired by black culture. Since its opening in 1968, it has earned recognition for its necessary role in promoting the artwork of African american artist. A variety of educational programs have made people aware of the African American experience. The collection includes thousands of paintings, sculptures, drawings, and photographs. Featured are work by artists such as Romare