7th Annual Black Artivist Experience
CCE Presents the 7th Annual Black Artivist Experience!
Community ARTIVISTS are artists who use their creativity to uplift, motivate, and inspire personal and social change.
The Black Artivist Experience celebrates the depth, brilliance, and diversity of the Black community through music, dance, storytelling, poetry, and visual expression. Each year, this event offers a powerful blend of artistry and activism, inviting audiences to reflect, feel, connect, and imagine new possibilities.
This year’s event features an exciting lineup of performances and community offerings, including:
-
Vendors from 3–8pm: Local creators, makers, and entrepreneurs offering art, goods, and services.
-
Energy Fundraising Event in the Kingston Pop-Up Shop! Enjoy food, desserts, crafts and more in support of the members of Energy Dance Company.
-
Ubuntu-Inspired Writing Workshop from 3:30–5:30pm: Led by TMI, this interactive workshop explores collective humanity, shared purpose, and creative expression through the lens of Ubuntu philosophy. Spots still available at CCE4ME.ORG.
-
Performances from 6–8pm include a dynamic showcase featuring:
-
Callie Mackenzie – live music
-
Sharece Johnson – storytelling
-
Energy Speaks – spoken word
-
TMI – storytelling presentations
-
Energy Dance Company – dance performances
-
And More!
-
“I hope The Black Artivist Experience moves you into a life of action and purpose.” — Drew Andrews, CCE Executive Director
The event is FREE to the community! ALL ARE WELCOME.
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Center for Creative Education, 16 Cedar Street, Kingston, NY
Loading Map....
