The rhythms of live drumming, the colors of African-inspired art activities, and the energy of local Black-owned businesses will fill the Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA) and nearby City Walk on June 13 as the museum hosts its annual African Heritage Festival.
The free event invites visitors of all ages to celebrate the vibrant cultures, traditions and artistic legacies of Africa through music, artmaking, community engagement and performance. Designed as a welcoming, multigenerational experience, the festival connects art, culture and community while highlighting the richness and diversity of the African continent and its diaspora.
Guests can enjoy live percussion performances by DRUM the Program in the museum café, African-themed art activities for children and families, face painting with local artist Yogi Dada and Masquerade Face Paint and food trucks throughout the day…