THE BLACK ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS EVA JESSYE GIFT SHOP is named after the famed American conductor who was the first black woman to receive international distinction as a professional choral conductor. Her choir sang at the original 1963 March on Washington, and she served as the musical director with George Gershwin’s opera, “Porgy and Bess” in 1935. Dr. Jessye composed, conducted, supported, and appeared at TBAAL frequently, prior to her death. THE GIFT SHOP has a wide range of unique keepsakes and institutional personalized and creative gift items. Please visit our gift shop and purchase your selected items such as T-Shirts, books, mugs, dolls, etc. Below are some of the commemorative items in our gift shop. Contact 214.743.2506 for more information.
“Erykah Badu! The Musical”
“80’s & 90’s Summer Musical”
“Death of Jesus”
“Stevie! The Musical”
“Stevie Meets Ray! The Musical”
“Motown, Motown! The Musical”
“Beyonce! The Musical”
“Tina Against All Odds!
The Musical”
Jazz Festival Commemorative Mug
Commemorative T-Shirt
Commemorative T-Shirt
Commemorative T-Shirt
Commemorative T-Shirt
Commemorative T-Shirt
Esther Rolle Commemorative Doll
Limited Edition Catalogue
The Art of Elizabeth Catlett
Commemorative
Annie Lee, Visual Artist
Post Card
Ruben Studdard, Ann Nesby,
and Jasmine Guy
TBAAL Recording
Tribute to Aretha Franklin
Video
Eartha Kitt & Rodena Preston
TBAAL Commemorative Recording
