Alma Thomas: Your New Favorite Artist

Why should Alma Thomas be your new favorite artist? Well, after teaching art in Washington, D.C. for 35 years at Shaw Junior High School, Alma Thomas created a new style of painting. Her vibrant dabs of color, lovingly called “Alma stripes,” gained the artist, by then in her late-seventies, recognition that has grown over the years. Her painting “Resurrection” was chosen for the White House Collection in 2014. In this short video, Michelle Obama and others share why Alma Thomas and her art continue to inspire.
Find out more on our website: www.nga.gov/learn/adults/john...
Learn more about "Black Artists in Our Collection" here: www.nga.gov/features/black-ar...
Still haven’t subscribed to our CZcams channels? 
National Gallery of Art ►► bit.ly/33fFsuD
National Gallery of Art | Talks ►► bit.ly/3mfNeiO
   
ABOUT THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART  
The National Gallery of Art serves the nation by welcoming all people to explore and experience art, creativity, and our shared humanity.  
  
More National Gallery of Art Content:
Subscribe: bit.ly/33fFsuD
Facebook: bit.ly/3eqoJv3
Twitter: bit.ly/2SvGOPF
Instagram: bit.ly/3enn5dz
#NationalGalleryofArt
#Art
#YourNewFavoriteArtist
#AlmaThomas
#BlackArtists
#BlackHistory

[@sis_devine]

Ahhhh I’m from Columbus Georgia n a former teacher! I never knew about her and I’m thankful for this video. Long live Queen Alma !

[@Friedsteel]

As a self taught artist, now in my 70s I find this very inspiring. I am not ‘known’ but have been painting for over 40 years and somewhat ‘accomplished’.. the idea that one can continue to grow and develop a new style is most invigorating. I subsidized my self as a chiropractor for 36 happy years but art was always my first calling. Very cool. God bless.

[@supportlearning5915]

Inspiring and Soul Nourishing. Thank you NGA and Michelle! Loved Resurrection!

[@sandrasharby8405]

Never too old to try something new! Thanks for the video!

[@paigepbyrne]

Thank you for this NGA & First Lady!! So fabulous. love Alma, DC and starting this year with this beautiful knowledge & history for art class.

[@implespaynter]

Thank you! She is my new favorite artist now!

[@reclamationyoga5636]

I love her beautiful style. Thank youl

[@the.eazy.way.]

God bless you Ms. Alma Thomas 🙏🏽

[@AlTorresFineArt]

Very Cool!
Hi Michelle!

[@tonisumblin2719]

I heard about her many years ago. She was amazing. I love how she used colors.

[@nickiejordan1]

I’m excited to announce I am about to list her house for sale! So honored to be chosen. Stay tuned for some upcoming fun events in November;)

[@mkilu476]

Alma is one of my favorite artist.

[@NationalGalleryofArtUS]

Ours too!

[@brookelynevans1733]

A lot of almas art is mostly about flowers, born in Georgia Columbia, went to a all black public high school,became the first to graduate with a bachelors degree, inspired kids to take art, escorted beauty club to see a famous painting, studied painting in the 50s, has a abstract art style, her house was her inspiration for her art, created a new style based on the pattern of light through trees

[@davelinn32115]

Hi, I met the friendly crew filming in front of her house. Thank you for telling me where to find this. Great job!

[@purplewizardofid9288]

Good to meet you too, Dave! I was the camera dude.

[@toddaulner5393]

Reminds me of rock candy.

[@unkwnriq]

we have the same birthday

[@brookelynevans1733]

Many have religious themes

[@robertfrapples2472]

To each his own. Looks like 3rd Grade art class work to me. So you actually prefer her "art" to that of Michelangelo, Van Gogh and Rembrandt? Favorite artist indeed.

[@not_a_duck]

I mean, art is art no matter how you slice it. Even art at a third grade level is still art. I respect your opinion but be less rude about it next time you express a differing view.

[@minksm3032]

Big Mike ruined the video

[@blackerpanther3329]

So something a four year old can do is considered art…