Chattanooga Festival of Black Arts & Ideas

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Our spirit will
always prevail

The Chattanooga Festival of Black Arts & Ideas: Juneteenth Independence Day (CFBA&I), is a multi-day festival celebrating Juneteenth through the extraordinary contributions of artists of African descent in the disciplines of music, dance, theatre, visual arts, film and literature.

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OUR NEXT  EVENT

June 9, 2023

Opening Night of August Wilson’s ‘The Piano Lesson’

See Chattanooga Theatre Centre's production of August Wilson's masterful play 'The Piano Lesson'.

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

James Baldwin
Festival of Words

Our Festivals

Festivals happen 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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Black dancer twirling their dress elegantly.

Juneteenth:
When we celebrate us

CFBA&I orbits around June 19th because Juneteenth represents an historic triumph of the human spirit. Juneteenth commemorates the June 19th, 1865 announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas and, more widely, the emancipation of African slaves throughout the former Confederacy.

We honor our ancestors/forebears by holding this day in reverence and celebrating ourselves to celebrate them. Learn more about Juneteenth at JUNETEENTH.COM

About Our Festival

Our 2023 Partners

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