A Word from our President
Amistad Arts Collective, Inc. would like to extend an invitation to
any artist or art connoisseurs local or
regional whom would like to
network with other artist who share the same love for art and respect
for the life that all of the AAC members share. Amistad has space now
available to its members for use as studio, practice space or to
conduct workshops and classes for private lessons.
Some of our upcoming events for the 2008 calendar include
- April 18 BET J network’s host of “My Two Cents”, Bryonn Bain.
- A celebration of Maine’s Black History coffee house oral recitation series.
- Black & Latin authors / Urban literacy reading and discussion Brunch.
- Writers workshop facilitated by a University of Southern Maine professor
- Slam poetry workshops.
- 1808 / 2008 a celebration of 200 years since the abolition of the International African slave trade treaty was ratified by America by continuing in our effort to bring the schooner Amistad back to the port of Portland, Maine for public viewing.
- Starting January 11 Amistad Art Collective presents, “The Lava Lounge” Hot lyrics, Hot licks, Hot sticks, Hot s**t open jam and mic night. From 7pm to close all musicians, singers, lyricists and poets. All musical genres are welcome. Come plug in and unplug from the same old music scene.
- We are proud to announce that our efforts continue in supporting two non-profit organizations that have been instrumental in supporting AAC, The Jim Arden Foundation with a TBA date Mrs. Donata Arden will come and discuss the Jim Arden Foundation’s efforts in Tanzania.
We would also like to welcome the schooner, “Amistad” back to American waters this spring. Please click on the related links to find out more info
Amistad Arts Collective, Inc would like to thank its member organizations and businesses for their support in our endeavors.
Amistad can now offer services of
- Promotional packages for all members and to any individual or business interested in getting their message out into the public from graphic design help to printing, radio promotions and audio production.
- Professional Promotional Photography
- AAC is proud to announce that there will be opportunities for members to participate in internships with an industry standard recording studio as well as discounts on recording rates at our member studios.
- We are soon to announce professional legal and financial assistance for member at discounted rates.
Please, any and all donations are being accepted from those who wish to support the efforts of Amistad Arts Collective, Inc. Have a blessed and a prosperous New Year!!
Hashim A’Allah
President / Executive Director
Amistad Arts Collective, Inc.
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