The Studio Museum in Harlem Sets an Opening Date

New York Times

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After the Studio Museum in Harlem closed its doors for renovations in 2018, it would take seven years and a $300 million capital campaign that nearly doubled its original goal to finally set an opening date.
With construction delays and fund-raising hurdles cleared, the museum will reopen to the public on Nov. 15, the nonprofit announced on Tuesday morning. The new building, at 244 West 125th Street, houses seven floors of galleries, artist studios, workshops and education centers.
'Our breathtaking new building is more than just a space; it is a monumental testament to the museum's mission and the vitality of artists of African descent,' Thelma Golden, the museum's director and chief curator, said in an interview. 'I am thrilled to welcome everyone back to a reimagined Studio Museum.'
The suggested admission rate for adults will be $16 — nearly half of what other major museums are charging — and $9 for seniors and students, while tickets remain free for children under 16 and visitors with disabilities.
During a tour in July, there were only a few artworks installed, including a 2007 wall sculpture by Glenn Ligon that has the word 'WE' reflected underneath the word 'ME.' Highlights of the new building include a teaching room, a vaulted gallery capable of holding monumental sculptures and a rooftop garden with impressive southern views of Manhattan. Golden said the museum expected to increase its staff size by a third to around 120 full-time employees; she also predicted that its annual budget, which was 11 million before closing, would need to expand.
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