Shades of Greatness art inspired by Negro Leagues Baseball

Experience the traveling art exhibit from the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Shades of Greatness February 25 - May 7, 2023, in the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery. The critically-acclaimed exhibit features 35 original works of art produced by 28 diverse professional artists from across the country who interpret the Negro Leagues experience on-and-off the playing field. Renowned artist Kadir Nelson headlines the talented roster of artists who participated in Shades of Greatness.

For this exhibit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum worked with artists to explore deeper stories and themes within the history of Negro League baseball. Shades of Greatness honors and celebrates African American history and sports.

This exhibit is made possible by The Library Foundation through contributions from The National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom. The Alice C. Sabatini Gallery is located in the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. The library is also hosting several exhibit related events during the spring including the following:

• Opening Reception | Fri, Feb 24 | 5-8:30 p.m.

• Legacy: the Enduring Impact of the Negro Leagues on Modern Baseball and American Society | presented by author Todd Fertig | Wed, March 29 | 6-8 p.m.

• The Kansas City Monarchs and America's National Pastime |presented by baseball historian Phil Dixon | Thu, April 6 | 6:30-8 p.m.

Watch the library calendar for more spring events related to Shades of Greatness.