Creative Black Futures 2025

Schedule

Sun Aug 17 2025 at 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Kelly Strayhorn Theater | Pittsburgh, PA

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Creative Black Futures is the Black Transformative Arts Network’s annual offering of Black/Africana youth art and creative expression. Talented and passionate young people from across Allegheny County unite to bring an afternoon bursting with color, rhythm, and storytelling as they share original artwork, poetry, music, and dance rooted in their cultural heritage and lived experiences.
This showcase and exhibition is about what happens when we invite our youth to dream. Bring the whole family for this celebration and explore the art, enjoy live performances, food, music, and more. You’ll connect with local artists, get inspired, and maybe take some art home! If you’re in the mood for some powerful joy, creativity, and affirmation, then come see the Future on August 17th!
🗓 Sunday, August 17, 2025
🕑 2:00–6:00 PM
📍 Kelly Strayhorn Theater, Pittsburgh, PA
🎟 Admission is Free · Registration is Required
RSVP: https://kelly-strayhorn.org/events/btancreative/
🧐 TLDR: This dynamic art exhibition and showcase uplifts the visions and voices of Black Africana youth from across Allegheny County.
💥 Hosted by Tacumba of The Future is Black
🎧 DJ set by Nate the Barber
🌟 Special Guests:
• Chiina Bloodmire
• Sankofa Village for the Arts
• Kulture Dance Academy
• Project Nia & more!

Event Schedule:
🖼️ 2:00–3:00 PM – Art Exhibition
🎤 3:00–5:00 PM – Showcase
🥳 5:00–6:00 PM – Post-show Reception
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Where is it happening?

Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206-3818, United States

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Black Transformative Arts Network

Host or Publisher Black Transformative Arts Network

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