Chattanooga Festivals of Black Arts & Ideas

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August 2, 2024

James Baldwin's 100th Birthday Bash

Join us for the free, once-in-a-lifetime celebration of James Baldwin's 100th Birthday Bash!

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James Baldwin Festival of Words

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The importance of black celebration

The Chattanooga Festivals of Black Arts & Ideas (CFBA&I) are 7 ongoing festival series highlighting and celebrating extraordinary artists of African descent in the disciplines of music, dance, theatre, visual arts, film and literature.

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Photo portrait of James Baldwin for the James Baldwin Festival of Words.

Juneteenth Festival

Legacy Music Festival

August Wilson Playmakers Festival

Oscar Micheaux Black Film Festival

Katherine Dunham Juba Dance Festival

Elizabeth Catlett Visual Arts Exhibitions

James Baldwin Festival of Words

Our Festivals

Festival events take place throughout the year and include music and dance performances, visual art exhibitions, delicious food, crafts, vendors, and thought-provoking discussion panels in varying locations throughout Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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August 23, 2024

Sip, Paint, & Spit: Open Mic Poetry Meets Paint

Join us for an intimate night of creative poetry, mask painting, and fine wine.

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A Year-Long Tribute to Black Artistry

Thanks to unwavering community support, what began as a single day event in commemoration of Juneteenth in 2018 has become dynamic, year-long programming.

Across the arts, we're dedicated to celebrating and contributing to the rich legacies and lineages of Black art and imagination.

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