Festival of Trees Exhibit

Celebrating Community thru Creativity & Culture. Experience the Christmas spirit through music, engaging dialogue & unique holiday displays.
About this Event

Community Tree Showcase

View the creative holiday tree designs from community organizations. We invite your organization to join us as we celebrate our shared culture and community for this special December 5th exhibit. (Participation is limited to 4 organizations.)

Bydee Art Christmas Tree

Experience the holiday spirit with a featured Christmas tree decorated with custom ornaments designed by world-renowned African American Artist Brian "Bydeeman" Joseph.

Live Jazz

Enjoy dynamic live performances by members of the Huston-Tillotson University Jazz Orchestra—proudly ranked 3rd in the country at the 2026 National Collegiate Jazz Championship.

Panel Discussion

Listen in on an insightful panel discussion featuring Louis Hicks, the historic first African American Curator of the George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center.