ABOUT THE URBAN ARTS FESTIVAL
Get ready for an immersive and electrifying experience at the three-day Urban Arts Festival, where the dynamic worlds of film, theater, visual art, and music collide. This vibrant festival celebrates the diverse expressions of urban culture, bringing together artists, performers, and enthusiasts from all walks of life. From captivating film screenings and gripping theater performances to awe-inspiring visual art exhibitions and soul-stirring musical showcases, this festival is a sensory feast that will ignite your imagination and leave you inspired.
Throughout the festival, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the powerful storytelling of urban films, featuring compelling narratives and unique perspectives. The theater performances will take you on an emotional journey, with thought-provoking plays and performances that delve into contemporary issues and showcase the immense talent of the theater community. Prepare to be mesmerized by the visual art exhibitions, where you can explore a diverse range of mediums and styles, from bold graffiti and street art to intricate mixed-media installations.
But it doesn't stop there. The Urban Arts Festival also showcases the pulsating beats and infectious rhythms of urban music. From hip-hop and R&B to jazz and soul, the festival's musical lineup will have you moving and grooving to the infectious beats of talented musicians and DJs, creating an electric atmosphere that will leave you wanting more.
The Urban Arts Festival is a melting pot of culture, creativity, and community. It serves as a platform for emerging artists to showcase their talent, encourages collaboration and exchange of ideas, and celebrates the power of artistic expression in shaping urban culture. Join us for an unforgettable three-day journey where you'll be captivated, inspired, and moved by the incredible fusion of film, theater, visual art, and music that defines the essence of urban arts.
Throughout the festival, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the powerful storytelling of urban films, featuring compelling narratives and unique perspectives. The theater performances will take you on an emotional journey, with thought-provoking plays and performances that delve into contemporary issues and showcase the immense talent of the theater community. Prepare to be mesmerized by the visual art exhibitions, where you can explore a diverse range of mediums and styles, from bold graffiti and street art to intricate mixed-media installations.
But it doesn't stop there. The Urban Arts Festival also showcases the pulsating beats and infectious rhythms of urban music. From hip-hop and R&B to jazz and soul, the festival's musical lineup will have you moving and grooving to the infectious beats of talented musicians and DJs, creating an electric atmosphere that will leave you wanting more.
The Urban Arts Festival is a melting pot of culture, creativity, and community. It serves as a platform for emerging artists to showcase their talent, encourages collaboration and exchange of ideas, and celebrates the power of artistic expression in shaping urban culture. Join us for an unforgettable three-day journey where you'll be captivated, inspired, and moved by the incredible fusion of film, theater, visual art, and music that defines the essence of urban arts.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, August 10 | Opening Reception
Friday, August 11 | Urban Film Festival
Saturday, August 12 | Urban Theater Festival
Sunday, August 13 | Urban Music and Art Festival
Thursday, August 10 | Opening Reception
Friday, August 11 | Urban Film Festival
Saturday, August 12 | Urban Theater Festival
Sunday, August 13 | Urban Music and Art Festival
Urban Film Festival
Urban Films from across the world will be screened and juried awards will be presented. We take pride in the films we program. We are constantly searching for fresh, urban, innovative, and inspiring means of cinema.
Schedule
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Narrative Shorts and Documentary Short
SISTERS, Directed by Jordan Joseph
The Cedars', Directed by Boris Tsessarsky
S.Q.U.A.D., Directed by Ethan William Cyr, Carlos Jose Lavezzari, Dakota Holmes-Dodge
All Units, Directed by Mike Day
Circles, Directed by Audie C Silcott
JOE (Just Ordinary Everyday), Directed by Bailey Vo
Love + Hate, Directed by Krishna Lyles
Spin Cycle, Directed by Casey Nepivoda
Blychedelic, Directed by Chattam
Just Say It, Directed by Sheran Goodspeed Keyton
Two Step Program, Directed by Jack Lawrence Kabel
Promise Me You'll Sing My Song, Directed by Jirard, Adam W. McKinney
4:00pm-7:30pm
Narrative Feature and Documentary Feature
At The Cross, Directed by Temeko Richardson
Agility (..or something like it), Directed by Garrick Givens
Storming Caesars Palace, Directed by Hazel Gurland-Pooler
Decisions, Directed by Devin Robinson
7:30pm
Awards + Conversation
9:00pm
LGBT Narrative Feature
My King Looks Like Me, Directed by Sophia L Ellis, Lidya C Moore
Schedule
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Narrative Shorts and Documentary Short
SISTERS, Directed by Jordan Joseph
The Cedars', Directed by Boris Tsessarsky
S.Q.U.A.D., Directed by Ethan William Cyr, Carlos Jose Lavezzari, Dakota Holmes-Dodge
All Units, Directed by Mike Day
Circles, Directed by Audie C Silcott
JOE (Just Ordinary Everyday), Directed by Bailey Vo
Love + Hate, Directed by Krishna Lyles
Spin Cycle, Directed by Casey Nepivoda
Blychedelic, Directed by Chattam
Just Say It, Directed by Sheran Goodspeed Keyton
Two Step Program, Directed by Jack Lawrence Kabel
Promise Me You'll Sing My Song, Directed by Jirard, Adam W. McKinney
4:00pm-7:30pm
Narrative Feature and Documentary Feature
At The Cross, Directed by Temeko Richardson
Agility (..or something like it), Directed by Garrick Givens
Storming Caesars Palace, Directed by Hazel Gurland-Pooler
Decisions, Directed by Devin Robinson
7:30pm
Awards + Conversation
9:00pm
LGBT Narrative Feature
My King Looks Like Me, Directed by Sophia L Ellis, Lidya C Moore
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Urban Theater FestivalPlays from the urban perspective grace the stage in this producer driven theater experience. We provide space, tech and marketing to produce dynamic entertainment.
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Urban Music FestivalR&B, Hip Hop, Pop and Soul Music take center stage at this indoor music experience. National and local talent mix it up on stage.
Music LineUp 3:00pm | Rob Holbert 4:00pm | Len Barnett + Percussion Things 5:00 pm | Music + More 6:00 pm | Quentin Moore 7:00 pm | Nesha Cortez |
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