About BACC

The Black Arts & Cultural Center develops potential and creativity in Blacks in the Kalamazoo area, advances the awareness of Black artistic ability, helps to preserve Black cultural heritage and enhance interactions among diverse groups.
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Staff and Board Members

We believe engaging arts, culture and history are critical to a strong community.
Sydney Davis

Sydney Davis

Executive Director

 
Shayla Watson

Shayla Watson

Program Coordinator

Brittany Bolden

Brittany Bolden

Treasurer

 
Raven Britt

Raven Britt

Board Member

 
Marissa Harrington

Marissa Harrington

Board Member

 

What We Do

Art Exhibitions– BACC showcases the artwork of different local, regional, national and international artists each month in the Gail Sydnor Gallery.

Film Viewings & Discussions- BACC screens a different film each month followed by a discussion of the film.

Theatre– BACC produces theater through the expertise of resident Face Off Theatre Company.  Theatre programming provides opportunities for professional and beginning students to work and learn from professionals in all areas of the technical and performing aspects of theater.

Black Arts Festival– BACC produces the African centered and Black culture focused event which includes food, music, vendors, liver performances, activities and more for the entire community.

Kwanzaa Celebration- BACC hosts the Pre-Kwanzaa Bazar featuring food, vendors, music, live performances, acitivities and a screening of the Kwanzaa documentary “The Black Candle” for the entire community.

“Black art has always existed. It just hasn’t been looked for in the right places.”

Romare Bearden
“The art of publicity is a black art; but it has come to stay, and every year adds to its potency.”

Thomas Paine
“We need to think about encryption not as this sort of arcane, black art. It’s a basic protection.”

Edward Snowden

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Call Us

(269) 349 - 1035

Address

Black Arts & Cultural Center
359 S Kalamazoo Mall Ste. 202
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Email Us

info@blackartskalamazoo.org

Office Hours
Monday-CLOSED
Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm

Gail Sydnor Gallery Hours
Tuesday-Friday 1pm-5pm

Art Hop Office & Gallery Hours
Office: 4pm-8pm
Gallery: 5pm-8pm

Office hours are sometimes flexible. We encourage calling before visiting and emailing to schedule Gail Sydnor Gallery viewing and Executive Director appointments.