Art

For the first Arts Alive! podcast of 2026, four guests joined us. That’s a record – and since they couldn’t all be in the studio at the same time (not enough microphones!), we conducted the interview via Zoom. They are dancers and choreographers with projectALCHEMY, the St. Petersburg-based nonprofit dance incubator and studio. Samantha Kedziora, Talia Demps, […]

As the holiday season wraps up, Hollywood and movie enthusiasts worldwide are shifting their focus to the next major event: the Sundance Film Festival. Thankfully, Black audiences will find several projects that are sure to capture their interest! From a compelling documentary about the Vietnam War’s little-known, first Black special operations team to a comedy focused on […]

The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) recently unveiled its slate of Special Achievement honorees for 2026, spotlighting artists, executives, and institutions whose impact helps shape film, culture, and opportunity across the entertainment industry. Among the top honorees is acclaimed actor Delroy Lindo, who will receive the Beacon Award for his work in “Sinners” and […]

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — In a Capitol Building that still has statues in honor of Jefferson Davis, Barbara Rose Johns will be on the first floor of the U.S. Capitol in the same position the Lee statue formerly occupied. The Johns statue now joins Sojourner Truth, Mary McLeod Bethune and Rosa Parks as one of four Black […]

She taught us how to ego trip and know that we were loved, all with her signature smile and soul-nourishing words. On Monday, Yolande Cornelia “Nikki” Giovanni Jr., renowned American poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator died at the age of 81. According to WDJB News, Giovanni passed away peacefully with her partner, Virginia “Ginny” Fowler […]

I Love The Burg; Published By Bob Carskadon You’re never too old for summer camp. This weekend, St. Pete’s celebrated Vitale Bros. are hosting a pair of graffiti camps, giving locals the chance to learn the art form from some of the best artists in the region. Hosted at their new Overspray retail shop and event […]

In an effort to bolster civic education and educate communities on the role of county government, the National Association of Counties (NACo) is launching the 2023 “I Love My County Because…” art contest. The program is sponsored by Americans for the Arts, one of the nation’s largest arts advocacy and research organizations. NACo and county leaders […]

The Grio NEW YORK (AP) — Kehinde Wiley was already well into his influential art career when his portrait of Barack Obama — arms crossed, perched on a chair amid brilliant foliage — was unveiled in 2018. But there’s no doubt it changed the artist’s life. Here’s one way he describes the shift: Now, should he ever show up […]

I Love The Burg; Published By: Bob Clarkson A new arts festival is adding some extra color to the streets of The Deuces this May. The Inaugural Tampa Bay Chalk Festival is being hosted on Saturday, May 13, when locals and visitors alike are invited to turn the historic neighborhood into a tapestry of chalk […]

The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance’s 2023 MUSE event happens Friday (March 3) at the Morean Center for Clay, in the Warehouse Arts District. It’s the annual celebrate-the-city bash for the umbrella arts organization, with live entertainment from area musicians and dancers, live art demonstrations, and more. The centerpiece of the event is the presentation of […]

A Call to Artists from the City of Tampa, Florida Multiple Site Opportunities for Soul Walk Project Budgets Range from $5,000 – $600,000 Deadline: December 17th, 2021 Soul Walk is a new initiative created by the City of Tampa and includes multiple community partners, among them are Related Urban and the Tampa Housing Authority. Artwork that is […]

Over the course of the last century, Washington, DC has positioned itself as a leader in the arts and culture. The nation’s capital is home to a network of several dozen museums and galleries, including more than 20 devoted primarily to exhibiting visual art. Only a handful of galleries are black.

Up to 10 grants will be awarded for original work in the disciplines of choreography, literature, media arts, music composition, theater/musical theater, visual arts and interdisciplinary arts. Grantees are provided with a financial award of $2,000 geared toward the production of new work, a professional mentor, and an exhibition at the close of the grant […]

It took just two months for Richard Hutchins to go from a homeless LA-based artist to a high-profile viral sensation with a secured movie role and a roster of A-list Hutchins is off of “Skid Row” and currently hosting his own art gallery show/auction at the Sofitel in Beverly Hills after meeting rapper 2 Chainz’s former manager […]

Two decades ago, Chadwick Boseman graduated from Howard University with a degree from the College of Fine Arts. Now, that school will bear his name. Howard University announced Wednesday that its newly reestablished College of Fine Arts will be named for the actor, one of its most famous alumni, as the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts. When […]

Creative Clay’s 2021 inclusive Art Around the World camp focuses on four cultures—Scotland, Zimbabwe, Laos and New Zealand–and will incorporate art history lessons into each class. The camp classroom environment has a 6:1 camper/teacher ratio and is designed to provide individually paced learning, freedom of expression, and sensitivity to learning differences. Children have the opportunity […]

Enrollment Now Open! Ignite your creative voice! At American Stage, we provide a quality performing arts education in a positive and empowering environment giving young people the tools to be fearless, focused, and flexible on stage and in life. Studying theatre does not only help students become accomplished and confident performers and communicators, it also strengthens creative, […]

Unveiling in February, Rastafari Fine Artist and Author, Ras Elijah Tafari will be sharing his 2021 Series of Fine Art Works with accompanied poems and explanations. Sharing both new, unseen works as well as previous pieces, all the artwork on exhibit in the AfriKin virtual art gallery are the original pieces, and are for sale and […]