Donna Jackson Becomes First Black Woman Gallery Manager in Scarab Club’s 117-Year Legacy

The Scarab Club, a century-old cultural landmark and artistic hub in Detroit, has appointed Donna Jackson as its new Gallery Manager, making her the first Black woman to hold this position in the club's 117-year history. Jackson, who brings over 20 years of expertise in design, project management, and cultural programming, began her tenure during the Gilda Snowden Memorial exhibition and has already created her own Souls of Black Folk exhibition to highlight Black art and artists. With a multidisciplinary educational background including studies at Western Michigan University and the College for Creative Studies, Jackson currently oversees exhibition planning, artist relations, and program development while also serving as a marketing specialist for Plymouth District Library.