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black art crawl

juneteenth will never be the same.

Join us for an unforgettable experience as Black Artist Forward hosts its first-ever art crawl in downtown Fayetteville, NC, in partnership with Cool Springs Downtown District, during the Juneteenth Jubilee Festival. This month-long event promises to showcase a multitude of exhibits, events, and opportunities for artists, and we can't wait to share this celebration of creativity with you.

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EVENTS AND EXHIBITS

  • Art Call Deadline: Ease
    Art Call Deadline: Ease
    Mon, Jan 12
    Online Submission
    Jan 12, 2026, 8:00 AM – 11:59 PM
    Online Submission
    Apply for free to be a part of our upcoming Black History Month exhibit celebrating black women. Deadline January 12th!
  • Free the Exhibit
    Free the Exhibit
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Jul 28
    Dirty Whiskey Craft Cocktail Bar
    Jul 28, 2024, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Dirty Whiskey Craft Cocktail Bar, 5431 Corporation Dr, Hope Mills, NC 28348, USA
    Come out and continue to view the art at Dirty Whiskey
  • Sacred: The Exhibit
    Sacred: The Exhibit
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Jul 28
    Garnet Skull
    Jul 28, 2024, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    Garnet Skull, 120 Hay St, Fayetteville, NC 28301, USA
    View this exhibit during the Black Art Crawl June 14 - July 28th
  • Kissed By The Sun II (Extended)
    Kissed By The Sun II (Extended)
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jul 26
    Marcus Doss Salon
    Jul 26, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Marcus Doss Salon, 2203 Southern Ave, Fayetteville, NC 28306, USA
    Come out and view the extended showing of our 2024 Kissed by The Sun Exhibit at Marcus Doss Salon
  • A Walk to Empower
    A Walk to Empower
    Sat, Jul 20
    301 Hay St
    Jul 20, 2024, 7:00 PM
    301 Hay St, 301 Hay St, Fayetteville, NC 28301, USA
    Walk to Empower - The Breakthrough - The Cary Jaycees - Divine Drops: If you want to join us to make a difference, do not miss this!
  • How to Price Your Work - Virtual Course
    How to Price Your Work - Virtual Course
    Jul 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Google Meet
    Free online webinar on how to price your work so that you can be sure that your needs are met.
  • Film Noir: A Night of Black Film
    Film Noir: A Night of Black Film
    Fri, Jul 12
    Jul 12, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Art Life Studio, 5555 Yadkin Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA
    An evening of film by amazing black filmmakers, curated by Andrew Brooks of Art Life Studio.
  • Black Artist Forum Part 3
    Black Artist Forum Part 3
    Sun, Jun 30
    Official 1 Visuals Studio
    Jun 30, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Official 1 Visuals Studio, 5511 Ramsey St, Fayetteville, NC 28311, USA
    Join us as we continue to pass the artists the mic and you can give your honest opinions on what you need as an artist.
  • Reading in Color: Story Circle
    Reading in Color: Story Circle
    Sat, Jun 29
    Pate Room - Headquarters Library
    Jun 29, 2024, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Pate Room - Headquarters Library, 300 Maiden Ln #5032, Fayetteville, NC 28301, USA
    Join us for a free event hosted by Denniz Cargile author of the Poor Letter Q and other black children's authors.
  • Mini Black Art Fair
    Mini Black Art Fair
    Fri, Jun 28
    Greg's Pottery
    Jun 28, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Greg's Pottery, 122 Maxwell St, Fayetteville, NC 28301, USA
    Come out and enjoy handmade art by local black artists.
  • Silver Lining Fashion Show By Zmear Kalle
    Silver Lining Fashion Show By Zmear Kalle
    Sat, Jun 22
    Jun 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Marcus Doss Salon, 2203 Southern Ave, Fayetteville, NC 28306, USA
    A night to remember at Marcus Doss Salon, featuring the grand return of Zmear Kalle fashion designer extraordinaire.
  • [Opening Reception] Sacred: Venerating our Ancestors
    [Opening Reception] Sacred: Venerating our Ancestors
    Jun 14, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Garnet Skull, 120 Hay St, Fayetteville, NC 28301, USA
    A Part of the Black Art Crawl, Sacred takes a look at our past and serves as a space to honor who we were and who we are becoming.
  • Free. The Exhibit | Opening Reception
    Free. The Exhibit | Opening Reception
    Jun 14, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Dirty Whiskey, 5431 Corporation Dr, Hope Mills, NC 28348, USA
    Curated by Desmond Lattimore of Gallery 116
  • [Opening Reception] Gallery 13 Exhibition
    [Opening Reception] Gallery 13 Exhibition
    Jun 14, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Gallery 13, 312 Hay St, Fayetteville, NC 28301, USA
    An exhibition to remember. Visit Gallery 13 for this unique showcase [Opening Reception]

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