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Celebrate African American arts and artists in the Triangle!
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Highlighted Events
Triangle Friends of African American Arts presents
Dimensions in Black: A Celebration of the Arts
June 16 at 8 pm
Experience the talents of African American artists in theater, music, dance and visual art. This spectacular evening will feature Broadway star Claire Bathé, soulful cellist/singer Shana Tucker and renowned dancer Gaspard Louis. Theater companies will perform scenes from upcoming plays and visual artists will present their amazing works of art. Moses Alexander Greene, creator of the play Pooled will serve as host. Early admission is $18. Regular admission is $20.
Pre-show event at 7:15 pm: Mingle with other art lovers, view wonderful paintings and meet the artists who created them. Some pieces will be available for acquisition. Attendees can purchase a glass of wine, refreshments or even a gourmet cupcake.
VIP Event: Following the program, there will be a VIP reception for the performers and members of the Triangle Friends of African American Arts. You can reaffirm your support of African American arts in the Triangle by becoming a member. Annual dues are $20.
The event will be held at the historic Hayti Heritage Center. Located at 804 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC 27701.
Pre-show event at 7:15 pm: Mingle with other art lovers, view wonderful paintings and meet the artists who created them. Some pieces will be available for acquisition. Attendees can purchase a glass of wine, refreshments or even a gourmet cupcake.
VIP Event: Following the program, there will be a VIP reception for the performers and members of the Triangle Friends of African American Arts. You can reaffirm your support of African American arts in the Triangle by becoming a member. Annual dues are $20.
The event will be held at the historic Hayti Heritage Center. Located at 804 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC 27701.
May 15 - 19, 2018
Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival
The national award winning Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival has been a tradition in Durham for 48 years. This family oriented event is a celebration of African and African American history, culture, arts, and traditions.
Bimbé Panel Discussion: Hip Hop - Then and Now
Tuesday, May 15, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Bimbé Community Block Party
Wednesday, May 16, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Bimbé Basketball Classic
Thursday, May 17, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Bimbé Teen Pool Party
Friday, May 18, 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Blog Highlights
African American Theater:
Why We Need to Be in the Audience
By Sherri Holmes, Founder & Director
Triangle Friends of African American Arts
On December 4, the Triangle Friends of African American Arts attended the play Dot at PlayMakers Repertory Company in Chapel Hill. It was an amazing show about an African American family in West Philadelphia. It was funny, touching and dramatic. You could see our lives reflected on the stage. There were wonderful actors and a great set. And PlayMakers has such an intimate theater that every seat had a great view. And yet, when I left the show I felt disappointed.
That is because when I looked around the audience there were lots of empty seats and only a few were filled by people of color. And it is such a loss for our community. There are so many reasons to attend an African American play or musical. You’ll have a wonderful experience. You’ll receive gratitude from the family or friends that you bring (“This was such a great show. Thank you for telling me about it.”). And you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that you supported African American arts and artists.
When we fill up the audience for an African American play or musical, the African American performers feel energized and appreciated. I once spoke with an African American actor after a play and she said that it was a different show when we were in the theater. We respond. We encourage. We laugh at the right moments. The success of African American plays and musicals, enables theater companies to present shows that will provide more work for African American actors and playwrights. And it ensures that we will have more opportunities see our history, our culture, and our lives in the stories that we see on the stage. So support African American theater in the Triangle is a wonderful way to make a difference!
On January 14, 2018 at 7:00 pm, The Triangle Friends of African American Arts is bringing together several performing arts organizations to showcase the wonderful African American plays and musicals that will hit the stages in 2018. This special evening will include dramatic readings, songs and scenes from upcoming performances.
Photo credit: Audience at the 1st annual Triangle African American Theater Preview in 2017. By Beth Mann/Early Bird Photo on behalf of ArtsNowNC.
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