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About the Black Arts Festival Event
The Black Arts Festival is a family-friendly event hosted by the Ames Public Library and community partners to celebrate and promote greater awareness and appreciation of the artistic and cultural contributions of Black visual and performing artists in the community.
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Performances & Artist Talks
in the Library's Auditorium
- 10:15–10:55am
Caleb “The Negro Artist” Rainey (spoken word)
- 11–11:30am
Mister K (storytime/puppets)
- 12:30–1:20pm
Kamryn Williams (artist talk)
ZMKD (spoken word)
Adriana Ballew (Irish dance)
Nebula Sula (artist talk)
- 1:40–2:30Pm
ZMKD (spoken word)
Unique Vibrations (Hip Hop music)
Walk-in Craft
- 11am–1pm, Teen Space
Ankara Wrapped Bangle Bracelets w/ ISU Memorial Union Workspace
Artist Vending
- Starting 11:30am, Auditorium Lobby
Lunch/Food
- Starting 11:30am
Free tickets for one lunch item available to attendees (while supplies last)
Festival Emcee
- Basi Affia
Sensiil Studios Owner/Founder
Artist Exhibits
- April 2 - 30
Nebula Sula - Vestibule
Kamryn Williams - Auditorium Lobby
Provided in partnership with:
Ames Public Library, Ames Branch of the NAACP, ISU Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, and Octagon Center for the Arts.
Supported by Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.