“AAMARP artists should be seen and heard of everywhere, especially if we wish AAMARP to exist long past our own personal participation.” —Dana Chandler, Artist, Educator, and AAMARP Founder  

For nearly 50 years, the African American Master Artists-in-Residency Program (AAMARP), the first and only in-residence program for Black artists in the United States, has cultivated a thriving intergenerational community of artists in Boston. Highlighted in the ICA exhibition Say  It Loud: AAMARP, 1977 to Now, AAMARP artists have helped shape the city’s creative landscape as educators, muralists, community activists, and more. Join L’Merchie Frazier, Reginald L. Jackson, and Shea Justice—three artists featured in the exhibition—as they share insight into their creative process, the history of AAMARP, and the program’s ongoing impact and legacy. The ICA’s Mannion Family Curator Jeffrey De Blois will lead this important conversation.  

A celebratory reception will follow The Artist’s Voice—come connect, celebrate, and continue the conversation with our thriving community of artists from throughout the Boston area.   

Make the most of your ICA visit! Explore the galleries and visit Say it Loud: AAMARP, 1977 to Now.  

Accessibility

  • Accessible seating is available first-come first-served and may be selected upon theater entry. Please contact our Visitor Services team at visitorservices@icaboston.org or 617-478-3100 for more information.
  • Assistive listening devices are available for all theater programs at the theater entrance.
  • A link to live captioning will be shared by the day of the event and will be available in the theater.
  • ASL interpretation is available by advance request; please contact our Visitors Services team at 617-478-3100 or visitorservices@icaboston.org to make a request.

Are there other access accommodations that would be useful to help you fully participate in this program? Let us know at accessibility@icaboston.org or learn more about Accessibility at the ICA at icaboston.org/accessibility.