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Harlem Arts Salon presents book signings, art exhibitions, and other cultural programs featuring distinguished artists from the United States and abroad, with a special emphasis on artists from the African Diaspora.

Hosted by Margaret Porter Troupe, former owner and director of Porter Troupe Gallery in San Diego, California, these historic events occur in a private setting in the magnificent turn-of-the-century landmark Graham Court apartments.

Since 2003, Harlem Arts Salon has presented novelist and MacArthur Award recipient, Ishmael Reed; the father of African jazz, Hugh Masekela; the distinguished Caribbean novelist, Maryse Condé; acclaimed poet and political activist, Amiri Baraka (with a special guest appearance by saxophonist, David Murray). Mr. Baraka's drawings were also exhibited in the Salon's gallery. Other visual arts events include an artist's talk and exhibit of mixed media works by the West Coast-based award-winning artist, Mildred Howard, and a group show of art works by Romare Bearden, Skunder Boghassian, Edouard Duval Carrié, Emilio Cruz, Sam Doyle, Jacgabriel, Al Loving, and Gelsy Verna. Exhibitions by artists such as Edgar Arceneaux, Jose Bedia, Albert Chong, Einar & Jamex de la Torre, Oliver Jackson, Michael Marshall, Elizabeth Murray, Shizuko Ohno, Italo Scanga, Henry Taylor have added additional perspective to this dialogue.

Harlem Arts Salon attracts a sophisticated audience whose reverence for culture is demonstrated through their stalwart support of literature, the visual arts, and music. Our programs take place on Sunday afternoons and are served up with a mouth-watering, home-cooked meal and delicious wine or champagne.

Admittance is by invitation or appointment only.

To find out about upcoming events, please email us and join our mailing list.

Harlem Arts Salon is a program of Margaret Porter Troupe Arts Projects, an arts brokerage that connects artists with their constituents.

Margaret Porter Troupe Arts Projects handles artist appearances, tours, art exhibitions, and special events. Our activities promote artistic development and foster greater understanding of the cultural legacy of the African Diaspora.