African American artists have made monumental contributions to the canon of Western art. This calendar celebrates the work of twelve whose individual achievements are showcased in museums aroung the world. Employing a variety of styles, techniques, and media, artists such as Romare Bearden and Betye Saar have drawn their insnpiration from African American life in the past and present, creating timeless statements laced with social commentary. The twelve standout works reproduced here are from the holdings of the Michael Rosenfeld Gallery in New York City, renowned for its groundbreaking exhibitions of African American art.