African Heritage Cultural Arts Center

African Heritage Cultural Arts Center The African Heritage Cultural Arts Center is the only arts institution that creates a safe space for

The African Heritage Cultural Arts Center is the nucleus of arts learning, training and access for Miami-Dade County’s African-American community. The Center promotes and fosters the rich, diverse cultural perspective of people of African heritage through high-quality instruction for children and youth in dance, drama, instrumental music, vocal music, media and visual arts; the nurturing of in-hou

se performing arts companies; a residency program for emerging artists; as well as exciting performances and visual arts exhibitions for the public. The 2015-2016 performance season marks a remarkable milestone for the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center as it celebrates 40 years of community building through the arts. The African Heritage Cultural Arts Center complex includes a black box theater, a music conservatory that features a concert hall, piano lab and several practice rooms, a dance studio that is accessible to individuals with disabilities, an art gallery, several studio spaces, a scene shop and classrooms. The Center is managed by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, with funding support from the office of the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

📚 BIG NEWS, LIBERTY CITY! 📚We are absolutely thrilled to host Liberty City Reads next week at the MLD African Heritage C...
06/17/2026

📚 BIG NEWS, LIBERTY CITY! 📚We are absolutely thrilled to host Liberty City Reads next week at the MLD African Heritage Cultural Arts Center! 🥳 Cruising into summer, this community literacy celebration is all about bringing books, authors, creativity, and incredible resources directly to our children and families. 🎨🚀Here is a sneak peek of the massive lineup we have waiting for you:📖 Live author read-alouds & presentations🎁 Free book giveaways to build your home library🔬 Mind-blowing STEM activities & creative arts and crafts🥁 High-energy, live drumming workshop🦅 Special guests from Pelican Harbor🤝 Vital community resources & so much more! We are on a mission to continue Bringing Literacy Home and inspiring the next generation of lifelong readers and leaders. Bring the whole family, grab some books, and let’s celebrate together! 🙌❤️📍
African Heritage Cultural Arts Center
6161 NW 22nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33142
Thursday, June 18
9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Mark your calendars for 7:00 pm, Saturday, June 13, 2026, to experience The Beautiful Cinema Cafe. This is a coming tog...
06/04/2026

Mark your calendars for 7:00 pm, Saturday, June 13, 2026, to experience The Beautiful Cinema Cafe. This is a coming together you won't want to miss!

This event is especially significant because the grounds where we are gathering hosted the first Black Music Month event celebrated in Miami-Dade County during the 1980s, known then as the Model City Cultural Arts Center; now known as the Marshall L. Davis Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center.

As an avid lover of music, the universal language, I will never forget how empowering it was to first hear that phrase. Originally decreed by President Jimmy Carter in 1979 and later renamed African-American Music Appreciation Month by President Barack Obama in 2009, this month remains a vital celebration of our cultural legacy.

We hope you can join us to create new memories as we honor this history with a screening of FUNKJAZZ KAFE: Diary of a Decade - The Story of a Phenomenon, directed by Jason Orr. The film features legendary artists, songwriters, and producers who have shaped the music that has moved us for decades - from George Clinton, Roy Ayers and Larry Mizell, to Outkast, Jill Scott and Erykah Badu.

Date Change Announcement!! African Heritage Youth Theater presents: Blood at the Root. :This Friday, June 5, 2026, witne...
06/03/2026

Date Change Announcement!! African Heritage Youth Theater presents: Blood at the Root. :

This Friday, June 5, 2026, witness the powerhouse talent of the Marshall L. Davis African Heritage After-School Arts program. Our students are taking the stage in Dominique Morisseau's gripping drama, Blood at the Root. Inspired by the real-life events of the Jena Six case, this bold production tackles justice, identity, and institutional bias. Admission is 100% free to the community, but seats are limited and filling up fast.
📅 Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM
📍 Venue: Wendell A. Narcisse Theater, MLDAHCAC
🎟️ Cost: FREE
Mark your calendars! 🗓️ This Friday, June 5th at 4:30 PM, African Heritage Youth Theater (AHYT) presents a special, one-day-only performance of Blood at the Root. Come out and support the incredible students from the Marshall L. Davis, Sr African Heritage After-School Arts program as they deliver this raw, unforgettable performance!

Roots run deep. Truth rises deeper. 🌳🩸The African Heritage Youth Theatre proudly presents Blood at the Root — a gripping...
05/22/2026

Roots run deep. Truth rises deeper. 🌳🩸

The African Heritage Youth Theatre proudly presents Blood at the Root — a gripping and emotionally charged theatrical experience inspired by real events that continue to echo through our communities today.

As our nation reflects on 250 years of independence, this powerful production challenges us to examine what freedom, justice, equality, and identity truly mean for all Americans. Through the voices of young people navigating race, peer pressure, systemic injustice, and the struggle to be heard, Blood at the Root becomes both a theatrical experience and a necessary conversation about the America we’ve inherited, and the future we are still shaping.

Performed by the talented young artists of African Heritage Youth Theatre, this production is raw, timely, haunting, and unforgettable.

📍 Saturday, June 6, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM
🎭 Wendell A. Narcisse Theater
📍 Marshall L. Davis African Heritage Cultural Arts Center

Join us for an afternoon of truth, reflection, resilience, and powerful storytelling as we honor the past while challenging the future.

✨ NOW ON VIEW ✨ART IN STYLE has arrived at the Amadlozi Gallery at the Marshall L. Davis, Sr. African Heritage Cultural ...
05/20/2026

✨ NOW ON VIEW ✨

ART IN STYLE has arrived at the Amadlozi Gallery at the Marshall L. Davis, Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center in Miami — a bold and immersive exhibition exploring how art shapes the way we live, dress, remember, and express ourselves.

Featuring works by Purvis Young, Adonis Parker, Kuro Udon, Marvin Weeks, LeAndra Davis, and Sariai Bethel.

Curated by Karla Cohen-Mungin, the exhibition includes works from private collections, authentic African drums, cultural artifacts, and wearable art garments.

🗓 Now through May 29, 2026
🎉 Reception: Friday, May 22 at 7PM
📍 Amadlozi Gallery | Miami

“I wanted to explore how art lives with us and how we live with our art.” — Karla Cohen

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The African Heritage Cultural Arts Center is seeking powerful, original short film scripts! We want compelling narrative...
05/14/2026

The African Heritage Cultural Arts Center is seeking powerful, original short film scripts! We want compelling narratives that reflect diverse cultural perspectives and rich storytelling. If your script is selected, it will be professionally produced by our team and entered into major film festivals across the country. This is your chance to see your vision brought to life on the big screen! [email protected]. Submit in person or by email to [email protected].

🎨 DREAM BIG THIS SUMMER! 🎭Is your child ready to take the stage, grab the brush, or find their beat? Registration for th...
05/07/2026

🎨 DREAM BIG THIS SUMMER! 🎭Is your child ready to take the stage, grab the brush, or find their beat? Registration for the 2026 Summer Arts Conservatory is officially OPEN!

Celebrate our heritage through the power of movement. 🥁 We invite you to a special presentation of Revelations in Rhythm...
05/05/2026

Celebrate our heritage through the power of movement. 🥁 We invite you to a special presentation of Revelations in Rhythm, highlighting how tap dance served as a spiritual practice and form of praise. Featuring the incredible choreography of Broadway’s own Marshall Davis Jr., this is a night of storytelling you won't forget. Grab your tickets before they sell out! 🎫✨

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6161 NW 22 Avenue
Miami, FL
33142

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

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