05 Feb 2024

Azubuike Arts' Black History at the Last Picture House

By Gaye Shannon Burnett

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 5, 2024) — Azubuike Arts is honored to announce a landmark event celebrating Black History Month in collaboration with The Last Picture House (325 East 2nd Street, Davenport, Iowa, 52801). This exclusive evening, featuring Ava DuVernay's groundbreaking new film, Origin, will commence on February 10 with a reception at 5PM, followed by a VIP screening at 6PM.

21 Sep 2023

Azubuike African American Council for the Arts Selected for Prestigious Iowa Culture Leadership Cohort Program

By Gaye Shannon Burnett

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 21, 2023) — Azubuike African American Council for the Arts is proud to announce its selection as one of the eleven Iowa arts, culture, history, and humanities organizations chosen to participate in the esteemed Iowa Culture Leadership Cohort program. The State Historical Society of Iowa and the Iowa Arts Council jointly administer this exciting opportunity.

29 Aug 2023

Community Screening of "The Taking of Harris Neck," A Captivating Short Documentary Directed by Kevin Mannens

By Gaye Shannon Burnett

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 29, 2023) — We are happy to announce an enlightening cinematic experience that will shed light on a long-standing injustice in American history. Join us on August 31, 6PM, at the Rock Island Public Library (Watts-Midtown Branch, 2715 30th St) as we present The Taking of Harris Neck, a thought-provoking short documentary by director Kevin Mannens. Admission is free and open to the public.

05 Jun 2023

Pulling Focus African American Film Festival of the Quad Cities Amplifies Black Voices from the Black Diaspora

By Gaye Shannon Burnett

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 5, 2023) — The inaugural Pulling Focus African American Film Festival of the Quad Cities will showcase 35 exceptional films over two enriching days, June 16-17, 2023. The event, hosted by the Azubuike African American Council for the Arts, aims to amplify Black voices from the Black Diaspora and celebrate the power of Black cinema.

10 Feb 2022

Rock Island Coalition of African American Stakeholders Insists That the City of Rock Island Return The African American Civil Rights Grant to the Federal Government

By Gaye Shannon Burnett

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 10, 2022) — The Rock Island Coalition of African American Stakeholders insists that the City of Rock Island return the African American Civil Rights Grant to the federal government for the following reasons:

12 Jul 2017

“Jazz Exodus" - A Narrative Journey of the legendary Jazz Musician Laurdine “Pat” Patrick

By Gaye Shannon Burnett

Please join us for the screening of "Jazz Exodus" The Pat Patrick Story.

Thursday, July 13, 2017, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm at the River Music Experience. Located at 129 North Main Street, Downtown Davenport. This event is free and open to the public! For more information: email AzubuikeGallery@aol.com or call (563) 594-2016

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