AFRICANISM GALA 2025: A Love Letter to Black Women

Schedule

Sat Nov 08 2025 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts | Pittsburgh, PA

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FashionAFRICANA proudly presents the 3rd Annual AFRICANISM Gala with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra on Nov 8, 2025 at Heinz Hall.
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🎟️ EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE AUGUST 1–31!For the first time ever, enjoy exclusive early access pricing to experience AFRICANISM GALA 2025—an unforgettable evening of culture, elegance, and celebration.

⏳ Early Bird access ends August 31st. Secure your place before prices increase!


AFRICANISM GALA 2025: A Love Letter to Black Women

FashionAFRICANA proudly presents the 3rd Annual AFRICANISM Gala—a globally inspired celebration of Black culture, heritage, and creative brilliance.

This year’s gala, A Love Letter to Black Women, is a powerful tribute to the beauty, power, and enduring strength of Black women across the African diaspora.

Held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the historic Heinz Hall, and produced in collaboration with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the evening will feature the U.S. premiere of Simon Frederick’s evocative film The Unspoken Elegance of Stillness: A Love Letter to Black Women. The screening will be accompanied by a live orchestral score performed by the PSO—merging cinematic storytelling with symphonic grandeur showcasing the radiant beauty, power, and diversity of Black women.

Featured in ESSENCE magazine, the AFRICANISM Gala has emerged as a premier cultural event celebrating Black excellence, creativity, and heritage on a global stage. STAY TUNED for more gala highlights and featured guests!

Proceeds from the AFRICANISM Gala benefit the AFRICANA Initiative—FashionAFRICANA’s signature arts and cultural education platform. The Initiative provides transformative educational experiences for youth through creative expression, mentorship, and access to Black artists, designers, and cultural leaders. Your support helps empower the next generation of storytellers and changemakers. For more information, www.FashionAFRICANA.com.


🎟️ Ticket Levels

General Admission – $75 Early Bird: $50 (August 1–31) Includes access to the full gala program and open seating in the balcony or gallery.

Preferred Orchestra – $150 Early Bird: $100 (August 1–31) Includes reserved orchestra-level seating and priority access to the red carpet and cultural installations.

VIP Experience – $250 Early Bird: $200 (August 1–31) Includes premium orchestra or box seating, VIP cocktail reception access, early red carpet entry, and a commemorative FashionAFRICANA gift. Limited availability.

The Legacy Experience – $500 Premium, all-inclusive experience (not included in Early Bird sale) Includes front-row or premium box seating, early red carpet arrival, a private pre-reception with honorees and celebrity guests, champagne service, luxury gift package, and name recognition in the printed gala program. Extremely limited.

AFRICANISM GALA 2025 is more than an event—it is a powerful statement of reverence and celebration. Join us as we honor the voices, visions, and legacy of Black women through a lens of style, grace, and unapologetic brilliance.

www.AFRICANISMgala.com

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Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts, 600 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, United States

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