Don't miss Alma W. Thomas: Everything Is Beautiful! The most extensive retrospective to date showcases Thomas's vibrant and beloved abstract paintings. On view through Sunday, October 3. | The Chrysler Museum of Art

See the world through the eyes of Alma Thomas, the iconic American artist who created a style of her own with dazzling interplays of patterns and vibrant colors. "Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas from the Smithsonian American Art Museum" is on view at the DAM through January 12, 2025. Included in general admission, which is free for everyone 18 and under every day, as well as for museum members. | Denver Art Museum

12 reactions | Join Joel Scholten in this video to use a grid system to create an abstract version of a realistic landscape image using paint. This activity is a great tie-in to artist Alma Thomas and can be adapted to use with other materials! Find the full instructional video on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/dXKP63StDSo | The Art of Education | Facebook

18K views · 164 reactions | The incredible true story of Alma Thomas, the first Black woman to have a solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum in New York City and to have her work chosen for the White House collection. With her bold and vibrant abstract paintings, Alma set the world ablaze with color. | HarperKids Books | Facebook