For over three decades, Craven Allen Gallery has served as a vital bridge between the vibrant North Carolina art scene and the homes of our community. Tucked away in an intimate, unpretentious space on Durham’s Broad Street, the gallery—and its renowned custom framing house—has built a reputation on the belief that art should be accessible, meaningful, and deeply personal.

On May 21, 2026, two young white men entered the Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) and intentionally vandalized Clarence Heyward's Man in the Garden, a painting included in his exhibition Eden.