Dana Easter
2011 African Festival of the Arts Featured Artist is Dana Easter. Dana has grown up in the Festival family since its inception. We are proud of her artistry and her unique wearable arts and fashions. It is with great pride that her art work is featured as the theme piece for this year. Click here [...]
India Arie: Sept. 5
Grammy Award winning performer India Arie will grace Festival Dee Parmer Woodtor Main Stage on Labor Day, September 5, 2011.
Bootsy Collins Joins Main Stage Line up
Bootsy Collins, the “Man Who Put Bass In Yer Face” headlines main stage Saturday , Sept. 3 Click here to go to Bootsy’s Website
Mary Mary: Sept. 4
Mary Mary headlines Dee Parmer Woodtor Main Stage on Sunday Sept. 4!
Africa Channel
Visit our booth to win a “Know Your Heritage” DNA kit. Exclusive African Festival of the Arts content on Xfinity Cable. Local channels 133 or 168.
Author and Book Pavilion Featuring Tyrese
Check out the Author and Book Pavilion featuring New York Times Best-Selling author and R&B superstar, Tyrese, who has penned “How To Get Out of Your Own Way.”
Cora Coleman-Dunham
22nd African Festival of the Arts Presents Cora Coleman-Dunham Cora Coleman-Dunham former drummer for Prince, the Black Girls Rock Awards Show…and currently touring with Beyonce! Give the Drummer Some! Don’t miss her on the grounds of 2011 African Festival of the Arts Labor day weekend Sept. 2-5 Washington Park! Catch the beat! Cora performs [...]
Nigerian Sensation, Kefee, Joins Main Stage Lineup
Kefee-Wildly popular, Nigerian sensation & KORA Award-winning songbird opens main stage for India Arie, Labor Day
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Libations and Laughter: Pre-Festival Gala
THIS EVENT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS! THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING PRE-FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES. SEE YOU AT NEXT YEAR’S GALA! Kick off this year’s African Festival of the Arts with “Libations and Laughter…” A new level of comedy for the “mature funny bone.”… you cannot afford to miss! Friday, August 19, 2010 at DuSable Museum you will Laugh [...]
VOLUNTEER FOR 2011 AFA
Get up close and personal at African Festival of the Arts…Volunteering has its privileges. Join the AFAVolunteer Club
Blue Cross Blue Shield Tennis Workshops Sept. 3&4
Be fit! Try your hand at tennis in the Health and Wellness Pavilion, Sept. 3 and 4!
Vendors: Exhibit at the Festival
Interested in becoming a Festival vendor? Download and submit your vendor application by July 1 to take advantage of Early Bird pricing.
Become a Sponsor
Want to tap into the estimated $50 billion spending power of Chicago's African-American community while helping to promote African culture? Become a Festival sponsor!
