Black Future Fest Celebrates Black Art & History In West End This August

The first annual Black Future Fest is happening in Louisville on Saturday, Aug. 3 at the California Community Center (1600 St Catherine St.).

The event, which lasts from 1 to 6 p.m., will include Black artists celebrating Black history in the West End of Louisville.

Artists will be able to win up to $1,000 in prizes for their work. There will also be a youth art show that features younger Louisville artists ages 5-15.

Featured artists that will compete for prizes include:

• Sheila Fox
• Ashya Denise Watkins
• Daphne Walker
• Timothy Sloss
• Ada Asenjo
• Anton Miller
• Bradley Gilmore
• Kenyatta Bosman
• Toni McCadden

According to a press release from Black Future Fest, visitors who RSVP will have the chance to see the community art show, community mural painting, music and African dance led by Harlina Trumbo, a creative director for the Lania Rocknettes dance company.