The Black  Belt  Community Foundation’s Arts Initiative Project  is presenting the cultural arts of the Black  Belt in an Arts Extravaganza  on  Saturday, August 11  in Tuskegee, AL.

Youth and adult performances  and visual artists from all 12 counties of Alabama’s Black Belt will come together to celebrate the region’s unique and rich cultural heritage.

The day will begin for the public at 9:00 a.m. with a flag ceremony by county representatives in the Kellogg Conference Center Auditorium on the campus of Tuskegee University. Throughout the morning, guests will enjoy dance and drama performances by regional non-profits and arts agencies who have previously been awarded a BBCF Arts Grant.

Visual Artists will share their talents and examples of their work during the lunch break, from 12:00 noon until 1:30 p.m. at the Jesse Clinton Arts Theatre located  at 201 S. Main Street in downtown Tuskegee. Black Belt artists will bring examples of their work and share many success stories from recent programs.

Following the Visual Arts Program, guests are invited to the Tuskegee First United Methodist Church from 1:30 p.m.– 3:00 p.m to enjoy remarkable performances.

The BBCF, which serves as a doorway into the culturally rich communities of the Black Belt, links together the region’s artists, cultural groups and non-profit organizations. After six years of reviewing and awarding Black Belt Arts Initiative grants, the Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF) is proud to take the time to sit back and see firsthand the fruits of their labor.

With a full day of singing, dancing, acting, and more – Saturday’s Arts Extravaganza will offer a taste of what makes the Black Belt so special.