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

Now on view: Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas 🎨 On tour from the Smithsonian American Art Museum, this vibrant exhibition celebrates the work of Alma Thomas - a pioneering abstract artist who transformed her love of nature, music, and the cosmos into dazzling compositions of color and light. A lifelong educator and late-blooming visionary, Thomas saw art as a restorative force. Her paintings invite us to slow down, take notice, and find joy in the beauty of everyday life. Want a deeper

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