Arts In Black Festival |
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| Location | Fulwood Park Tifton, GA 31794 |
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| Description: | The Journey: âEmbracing Our Treasures Past, Present, and Futureâ Tifton Arts In Black Festival P.O. Box 7762 Tifton, Georgia 31794 Call (229) 556-7408 for details. Festival History The Arts in Black Festival, a celebration of African American heritage and art was first held in February, 1986 on the J. T.Reddick Middle School Campus. The festival was the brainchild of Leroy Bynum, the Assistant Director of Abraham Baldwin Collegeâs Arts Experiment Station. Mr. Bynum was successful in bringing together local citizens who partnered with the college in forming the group later known as the Arts in Black Committee. The festival offers area residents of different cultural backgrounds the opportunity to experience African American culture and traditions through exciting performances, exhibits, workshops and food. Area youth are encouraged to participate in the festival sponsored parade along with the talent and poetry competition. First, second and third place winners are recognized in various categories of each competition. The festival sponsors an Artist in Residence at a local school in order to encourage participation of the students in festival activities. A Health Fair is included as part of the festival activities. An exhibit of professional art work is also displayed in one of the local facilities each year. Works of such noted artists as P.H. Polk, Mary Jackson, Annie Greene and Henry Gorham have been seen in Tifton. William and Susan Rochfortâs collection of African m masks, headdresses, sculptures and furniture provided a unique opportunity for area residents to see African ceremonial art. Continuing the tradition of past festivals, the Arts in Black Committee is planning a dynamic array of activities to be held the last weekend in March of 2010. | |||
| Contact name | Lorenzo Williams | |||
| Phone | (229) 556â7408 | |||
| Event Website | http://www.tiftonartsinblack.com | |||
| Show hours | Sat 9-6 | |||
| Year # | n/a | |||
| Art/Craft Space price | $100 10x10 | |||
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