At the time of its debut, Harlem Renaissance: A Celebration of Art & Culture was widely recognized as one of the largest collections of African-American art ever shown in North Texas. Featuring works by such legends as Jacob Lawrence, Charles White, Aaron Douglas, and Richmond Barthé, the exhibition was held in conjunction with a show curated by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibits Service, William H. Johnson: An American Modern. The exhibitions spawned a number of Juneteenth celebrations including poetry readings and jazz, a Night at the Apollo competition, and a lecture series.
