A Black History Month celebration with live music, artist demonstrations, vendors, food trucks, community partners, and more!
LOCATION UPDATE - R.A. Gray Building at 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.
Join the Florida Division of Arts and Culture and the Division of Historical Resources for our second annual Black History Arts and Culture Festival on February 10, 2023, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM! Hosted at The Grove Museum, this event features musical artists like Lili Forbes and Florida Heritage Award winners, The Lee Boys, as well as bronze sculpturist, painter, and graphic artist Kenneth Reshard. This community festival celebrates the achievements of Black Floridians and will showcase the rich tapestry of Black Arts and Artists in Florida. Bring your family and friends to enjoy vendors, food trucks, community partners, and more. This event is FREE and open to the public. Free parking can be found in Garage E, the parking garage adjacent to the building. There are also metered spaces on Martin Luth King Boulevard to the rear of the building, and additional parking is available at Kleman Plaza (Bronough/Duval Street) and the Civic Center (Pensacola Street).
Festival schedule: Opening remarks, 5:30 PM Opening Act, 5:40 PM Performance by Lili Forbes, 6:15 PM Q&A session with Kenneth Reshard, 6:50 PM The Lee Boys, 7:20PM Food will be available for purchase. Vendors: Marie's Jelly, Jam, and Herb Crown Heavy Naturals Johnson Rustic Candles and More The Fuzzy Pineapple Crazyfunkystuff BLOZZOM by Z
Event is FREE and open to the public, no ticket required. RSVPing via Eventbrite enters you into a drawing for a work of art by featured artist, Kenneth Reshard.
2023/02/10 - 2023/02/10
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If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please email rachelle.ashmore@dos.myflorida.com.
R.A. Gray Building
500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399