The 6th Annual Art Blues and Soul Festival is an entertaining day of eye-popping visual art, music, food, fun celebrating the rich history of the African Diaspora showcasing the talents of local and national artists. The festival kicks off at 3:30 p.m. and goes until 9 p.m. on Saturday December 3, 2022. The Art Blues & Soul Festival is held at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Avenue in Miami, Florida. This year’s festival is headlined by singer and songwriter Marsha Ambrosius, formerly of the Grammy-nominated neo-soul duo, Floetry. Other featured performing acts include R&B/Soul singer and songwriter Meli'sa Morgan, R&B musical trio NEXT and legendary singer-songwriter and musician Lenny Williams. Hosted by Miami's very own DJ and creator of Grown Folks Night, Chico the Leo, and BET Comic View Comedian and Lyric Live Host, Chello.
Ticket prices are:
Platinum Experience: $100 per person (minimum purchase of 6 tickets.)
VIP Experience: $85 per person
Reserved Seating: $55 per person
General Admission: $35 per person
Early Bird Special $10 Off is available for all tickets except the Platinum Experience until Sunday, November 6, 2022, 11:59 PM.
The Platinum Experience Package includes:
3 Designated Platinum parking passes
Private seating area for you and five guests
Assorted basket
Hors d'oeuvres
Delicious Buffet from 4:30 PM - 7 PM
Premium Drinks
Personal wait staff until 7 PM
The VIP Experience Package includes:
1 Reserved parking pass per order.
Seating within the first five rows.
Hors d'oeuvres
Delicious Buffet from 4:30 PM - 7 PM
Premium Drinks
VIP ticket price is $85
Reserved Seating
Reserved seating in rows 5 - 10
Reserved ticket price is $55
General Admission
Patrons are welcome to bring their lawn chairs
Limited open seating area
General Admission ticket price is $35
The Center’s Amadlozi Gallery will present First Frequency - First People of Knowledge, an African Diaspora art exhibition showcasing the works African American and Caribbean artists. Exhibitors include Boris Anje, Precy Numbi, Sesse Elangwe, Nicole Grace, Kingtsey, Aurelia Djena, Hako Hankson and more. The First Frequency exhibition invites South Florida to join in the fun at the opening for a delightful reception on Tuesday November 29, 2022, featuring light bites, beverage, music and giveaways. Admission to the Exhibition Opening and Reception on 11/29/2022 is $10. The exhibition will stay open for viewing until 01/22/2023.