Creative Black Futures
The Black Transformative Arts Network Presents Creative Black Futures!
The Black Transformative Arts Network Presents Creative Black Futures!
THE BLACK TRANSFORMATIVE ARTS NETWORK SUPPORTS AND CONNECTS BLACK-AFRICANA YOUTH ARTISTS, TEACHING ARTISTS, AND EDUCATORS OF BLACK CHILDREN TO BUILD A TRANSFORMATIVE, CREATIVE COMMUNITY FOR BLACK CHILDREN. WE ARE HONORED TO RECEIVE A PROCLAMATION FROM THE CITY COUNCIL OFFICE IN RECOGNITION OF THIS WORK, AND EXTEND SPECIAL THANKS TO CITY COUNCILMAN KHARI MOSLEY.
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Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of art, music, and movement at Creative Black Futures 2025, presented by the Black Transformative Arts Network (BTAN)! 🗓 Sunday, August 17, 2025 🕑 2:00–6:00 PM 📍 Kelly Strayhorn Theater, Pittsburgh, PA 🎟 Free Admission RSVP here : https://kelly-strayhorn.org/events/btancreative/ This dynamic art exhibition and showcase uplifts the visions and voices of Black Africana youth from across Allegheny County. 💥 Hosted by Ahmed Tacumba of The Future is Black 🎧 DJ set by Nate da Barber 🌟 Special Guests: • Chiina Bloodmire • Kulture Dance Academy • Project Nia Event Schedule: 🖼️ 2:00–3:00 PM – Art Exhibition 🎤 3:00–5:00 PM – Youth Showcase 🤝 5:00–6:00 PM – Post-show Reception Bring your friends, family, and community to witness the bold futures our youth are imagining and creating today. Let’s build together. Let’s celebrate together. Let’s transform together. #BTAN #BlackJoyMatters #TransformativeArts