Black Belt Treasures...Cultivating Art since 2005

20th Anniversary Celebration and Year of Programming – Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center

Thursday, October 2, 2025, kicked of a year of programming celebrating BBTCAC's 20th Anniversary. This special event honored two decades of creativity, community, and cultural heritage across Alabama’s Black Belt region with a celebratory program recognizing individuals who have shaped BBTCAC’s journey and the unveiling of a commemorative portrait by artist Johnna Bush, interpreting the theme: “Rooted in Traditions … Cultivating the Arts of Tomorrow.

Both the Celebration and Year of Programming would not be possible without the support of the following Sponsors, our BBTCAC Guild Members, Board, Volunteers, and Staff. 

CULTIVATING ARTS OF TOMORROW PROGRAMS

November 2025 | Holiday Open House @ BBTCAC

December 2025 | Holiday Market & Artist Demonstrations | BBTCAC @ Auburn University’s Caroline Draughon Center of Arts & Humanities at Pebble Hill featuring artist from across the Black Belt.

January 2026 @ BBTCAC | Professional Development Workshop for Teaching Artists: Becoming a BBTCAC teaching artist, tips and guidelines for teaching a workshop in schools and in your community. Helping you develop projects for that purpose.

January 2026 @ BBTCAC | Professional Development Workshop for Artists: Creative Entrepreneurs & the Business of Art. Getting a business license, applying to art festivals, photographing your art, social media marketing, monetizing their art, etc.

February 2026 | Building Collaborative Partnerships @ TBA | learn to make the most of community partners

April 2026 | Connecting Black Belt Place to the Arts @ TBA | Plein Air painting workshops across the Black Belt

May-June 2026 | Community Building/Creative Placemaking through Arts | Video Chats recorded and shared with Alabama Muralists discussing tips of the trade, community impact, and pride of place through murals.

Summer 2026 | Art Camps for youth and adults

September 2026 | Stitching Our Stories through Arts, Tourism, and Economic Impact@ TBA | Building collaborative partnerships using the arts and tourism - focusing on the Black Belt Heritage area.

*Details will be posted on BBTCAC’s Website & Social Media