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African American Cultural Centers
Visit each cultureal site's Web site to learn about the many educational
and entertaining events happening across the state.
The
African American Atelier
| Greensboro, NC |
(336) 333-6885 |
The African American Atelier of Greensboro is a nonprofit fine arts
gallery celebrating the contributions of past, present and emerging
African American artists.
http://www.africanamericanatelier.org
The
Afro-American Cultural Center (AACC)
| Charlotte, NC |
(704) 374-1565 |
The Afro-American Cultural Center (AACC) exists to preserve, promote
and present African American art, history and culture, and to increase
the awareness, understanding and appreciation of African American
cultural traditions in Charlotte.
http://www.aacc-charlotte.org/
The
African American Cultural Complex
| Raleigh, NC |
(919) 231-0625 |
What started as a small house museum has become one of the Triangle's
premier African American attractions. The African American Cultural
Complex is located in the home of Dr. E. B. and Mrs. Juanita Palmer,
who began in 1984 to collect artifacts and information highlighting
African American achievement.
http://www.aaccmuseum.org/
The
African American Dance Ensemble
| Durham, NC |
(919) 560-2729 |
The African American Dance Ensemble, based in Durham seeks to preserve
and share the finest traditions of African and African American dance
and music through research, education and entertainment.
http://www.africanamericandanceensemble.org/
The
Afro-American Children's Theatre
| Charlotte, NC |
(704) 372-7410 |
The Afro-American Children's Theatre, Inc. was founded in 1981 to
provide theatre and arts education programs that empower all youth
and families in Mecklenburg County and surrounding communities.
http://www.aactcharlotte.org
The
C. S. Brown Regional Cultural Arts Center
| Winton, NC |
(252) 358-1127 |
The C. S. Brown Regional Cultural Arts Center was established to preserve
the multiethnic heritage of Northeastern North Carolina and enhance
the quality of life in the community through the visual and performing
arts.
http://www.ncculturetour.org/csbrown/
The
Diggs Gallery
| Winston-Salem, NC |
(336) 750-2458 |
The mission of the Diggs Gallery is to serve as a cultural meeting
place where art can educate and enlighten. The gallery seeks to teach
enhance understanding, tolerance and celebration of African Diaspora
culture among members of the WSSU community, as well as the larger
North Carolina audience.
http://www.wssu.edu/diggs/
North
Carolina A & T State University Galleries
| Greensboro, NC |
(336) 334-3209 |
The collections of the University Galleries are the stories of the
African Diaspora told on canvas, textiles, in sculpture, music and
with personal possessions.
http://www.ncat.edu/%7emuseum/index.html
The
North Carolina Central Art Museum
| Durham, NC |
(919) 560-6211 |
The North Carolina Central Art Museum is a teaching and cultural enrichment
institution of Durham. Its permanent collection focuses on the work
of African American artists and works dealing with the Black Experience.
http://www.nccu.edu/artmuseum/
The
North Carolina Black Repertory Company / National Black Theater Festival
| Winston-Salem, NC |
(336) 723-2266 |
The North Carolina Black Repertory Company/National Black Theater
Festival has been recognized as one of America's leading professional
Black theater companies.
http://www.nbtf.org
St.
Joseph's Historic Foundation, Inc.
| Durham, NC |
(919) 683-1709 |
St. Joseph's Historic Foundation, Inc. (SJHF) was founded in 1975
to preserve, promote and develop the old St. Joseph's Church complex
through programs and services of its operational facility, the Hayti
Heritage Center. The many programs of the Foundation explore the African
American experience and its contributions to world culture.
http://www.hayti.org
Winston-Salem
Delta Fine Arts
| Winston-Salem, NC |
(336) 722-2625 |
Winston-Salem Delta Fine Arts promotes community interest and pride
in American arts and humanities, with emphasis on the contributions
of African Americans.
http://www.deltafinearts.org
The
YMI Cultural Center Inc.
| Asheville, NC |
(828) 252-4614 |
The YMI Cultural Center Inc. (originally Young Men's Institute), established
in 1893 is a cultural center operating with support form the City
of Asheville.
http://www.ymicc.org/
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