Black Night Market

The Black Night Market showcases, hires, compensates, highlights, and promotes performing and visual artists at their events and online marketing. They’ve created a space for aspiring and professional artists to thrive, and find new fans/listeners, clients, and opportunities. They host events like a night market, art soiree, soul food festivals, empowerment brunches, Poetry After Dark, and others that have performing artists/organizations such as the Vision Step Team, Marcel E C Augustin (saxophonist) spoken word artists, T.U.P.A.C, drum lines and more!

The Black Night Market showcases significant community outreach, engagement, and involvement within the arts by providing a dedicated platform for Black artists and entrepreneurs to exhibit their work, promoting visibility and sustainability. It celebrates and educates the community about Black culture through events, performances, and workshops, fostering cultural appreciation and understanding. Collaborative art projects at the market involve community members in creative processes, from mural paintings to performances, while engaging youth through schools and organizations with workshops, mentorship programs, and art competitions. These activities encourage young people to explore their creativity and heritage. The market hosts discussions and panels on arts, culture, and social issues, facilitating dialogue and building an informed community. Partnerships with local museums and galleries integrate the market’s activities into the broader art scene, ensuring Black artists are represented in mainstream venues. By providing a venue for artists and vendors to sell their work, the market contributes to the community’s economic empowerment, sustaining artistic endeavors. Overall, the Black Night Market acts as a vibrant hub for artistic expression and community building, showcasing talents, engaging the community in cultural activities, and fostering pride and solidarity.