Celebrating a Culturally Rich Mosaic

Drum Call

Simcah Sharif & Jason Vasser

Poetry/Spoken Word

WEUSI &mdash "We, You, Us, I"

Reflections on Africa at Large

Banyan Dance Theater

Afro-Caribbean Dance

Le Jazz Hot

Bensid Thigpen, Ptah Williams, and Darryl Mixon

Siloquette

Poetry/Spoken Word

African American Dance Ensemble

West African Drum & Dance - Senegal, Mali, Guinea

Non Stop Reggae

Headliner

Story Time Puppet Theatre Presents: the Tortoise and the Hair
Jackie and Glenn "Papa" Wright

Stories are the fabric of life—they educate and carry morals. Let your imaginations flow as you listen to the storytellers and create a paper plate puppet.

The African Chair
Momma Kuumba

Enjoy as you create a miniature seat fit only for the righteous from paper. Chairs from the Royal Courts of the great African Kingdoms.

Little People Folk Dolls
Momma Ruth E.

Sculpt and embellish a clothespin with African fabric to create a precious one-of-a-kind little folk doll.

Collages From Me To Africa Andrea Hughes

It is amazing what one can create from interesting clippings to your own renderings as you assemble unique collages inspired by Romare Beardon.

Dance Belts
Fatou Mata

Mama Fatou Mata, a practicing artist, was taught this and many crafts by Pap Abdoulaye Camara (1985-2005). Come join us in a delightful presentation illustrating the process and material for making African dance belts. Globally, dancers have used these belts (specifically North and West African) as an accent and adornment. Cowry shells, beads, and bells and a rhythmic treat as well. Belly dancers, West African dancers, and art lovers will benefit greatly from this event!

Graphic Greetings
Fanta Drummer

Fanta Drummer, an entrepreneur of eclectic graphic images will give an inside look into how pieces are created. She will share a few techniques with us on creating one-of-a-kind greeting and Kwanzaa cards—one that you can send as a card and a keepsake.

Praise Dance of Oshun
Kimberly Anderson

Experience a slice of African-Cuban tradition that has been kept alive in spite of the slave trade. Learn about one of the many praise dances and songs to Nigerian Orisa, Michael Nelson and Bata Inlel will accompany Kimberly in the illustration of the dance of the Oshun (the energy of the river).

Family Art Activities and Performances

Help us celebrate the African Arts Festival with the dancers and musicians of Fundisha Enterprises. After you’re finished dancing, join us to make a sculpture inspired by and African myth. This activity is part of the Museum’s weekly Family Sunday Program. Families are invited to the Museum every Sunday afternoon for free hands-on art activities. Sculpture Hall. Free.

Kings and Spirits: African Sculpture

Join us for guided, family-friendly tours of the African Art galleries. Meet at the Information Desk. Free.