Michael Clemmons is the curator at The Colored Girls Museum and recently retired as the director of Temple University’s Center for Community Partnerships and Development. He earned his BFA at the Philadelphia College of Art (now UArts) and his MA at Temple University. With 30 years of experience in community engagement and project development, Clemmons builds and coordinates strategic partnerships. In his art practice, Clemmons creates mix-media paintings, ceramic sculptures, and installations, referencing timeless landscapes, West African, and personal iconography. He is an Associate Artist at The Clay Studio.