Who We Are

Black Belt Treasures is a non-profit organization developed to showcase and promote the arts of the Black Belt region. The development and retention of the area’s art skills are vital to the process. All of these elements combine as an economic engine that has resulted in increased sales and recognition for area artists, as well as contributing to the development of the tourism industry in our region.  Since its opening in September 2005, Black Belt Treasures has grown from representing 75 artists to representing over 350.  Black Belt Treasures features the works of a cross section of talented painters, sculptors, potters, basket-weavers, quilters, and woodworkers. Visitors from throughout the United States and abroad have visited the Black Belt Treasures Gallery since its opening in 2005; then traveled to other points of interest in the Black Belt region.

Our Mission

Help stimulate the economy in Alabama's Black Belt region through the promotion of regional art and fine crafts, provide regional artisans a means to promote and sell their products to a larger market and provide arts education to area residents.

Our Goals

Allow artists to promote their products to larger markets than most have been able to reach, through a gallery shop and e-commerce website. Provide arts education through art classes and courses, as well as exhibits and demonstrations. The art education programs are open to the public and often provided at little or no cost to participants.

Membership

The Black Belt Treasures Guild is your opportunity to impact the arts in a positive way!  The Black Belt Treasures Guild is a membership organization based on various levels of financial contribution.  Through your personal financial support, you will join us in the promotion of the outstanding work of the Black Belt region's many talented artists and craftsmen, as well as, awareness of the rich heritage of the arts. Join Now   Partner Information Sponsor Information   Alabama Tombigbee Regional Commission   The University of Alabama MIS Program   The University of West Alabama   Partner Information   Alabama Humanities Foundation   Alabama State Council on the Arts   Alabama's Front Porches   Alabama Black Belt Heritage Area   Black Belt Treasures Guild Members   Greenville Chamber of Commerce   Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce   University of Alabama Center for Economic Development          Artist and Area Links     Agri-tourism in Alabama   Alabama Cooperative Extension Service   Alabama Department of Tourism and Travel   Alabama Rural Heritage Center   Art Gallery Worldwide   Art Quest   Auburn University Black Belt Education Program   Dream Field Farms    Encyclopedia of Alabama - Black Belt   Encyclopedia of Alabama - Wilcox County   Find Art Info Bank   Georgia Art Exchange   Hanson Gallery   Jean Watson   Johnna Bush   MJ Kindred   Moundeville Archaeological Park   Pottery By Sam Williams   Priester's Pecans   Quilt Professionals   Rural Studio   Stephen James   Snow Hill Institute & Black Freedmen's Living Historical Farm   Sew Creative Designs   Talladega National Forest Oakmulgee District   The Quilts of Gee's Bend   The Quilts of Gee's Bend on NPR