Provided in partnership with Ames Public Library, Ames Branch of the NAACP, ISU Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, and Octagon Center for the Arts. Supported by Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.

A family-friendly event celebrating the artistic and cultural contributions of African and African American visual and performing artists in the community.
 

Schedule

• 10:15–10:55Am
  Caleb “The Negro Artist” Rainey (spoken word)
   

• 11–11:30am
  Mister K (storytime/puppets)
   

• 12:30–1:20pm
  Kamryn Williams (artist talk)
  ZMKD (spoken word)
  Adriana Ballew (Irish dance)
  Nebula Sula (artist talk)
   

• 1:40–2:30Pm
  ZMKD (spoken word)
  Unique Vibrations (Hip Hop music)

Walk-in Craft: 11am–1pm, Teen Space

Ankara Wrapped Bangle Bracelets w/ ISU Memorial Union Workspace

Lunch/Food: Starting 11:30am

Free tickets for one lunch item available to attendees (while supplies last).

Artist Vending: Starting 11:30am in the Auditorium Lobby

Make sure to check out the artist exhibits up April 2-30. See Nebula Sula's work in the Vestibule and Kamryn Williams work in the Auditorium Lobby.

https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/event/BlackArtsFestival2024