‘art•ish celebrates Black artists, establishes cultural identity, creates conversations

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) – Art•ish returns for 2025 for Juneteenth and Father’s Day Weekend, showcasing Black artists and their talents.

On June 14 and 15, starting at 12 p.m., the two-day event, ‘art•ish, will be held at Riverview Hall, 626 Commerce Street. Attendees will enjoy the work of visual artists, culinary artists, and craftmakers. The event is also working to support mental health awareness and health consciousness.

“Years ago, we noticed a need to create a safe space for black artistry. A place to showcase and celebrate black art and its amazing culture. ‘art•ish is an annual event that encourages and inspires black artists to be unapologetically themselves. Rather, it’s visual, performative, or culinary art, ‘art•ish is a bold expression of blackness and liberation,” says a quote from ‘art•ish’s website…

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