Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation

THE RHYTHMS & MOVEMENTS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE FESTIVAL
2025-02-12 10:00 - 2025-02-16 17:00 (America/New_York) | ABRONS ART CENTER, 466 GRAND STREET, New York, NY, 10002, United States

9th Annual Art Is Alive
2025-09-14 15:00 - 2025-09-20 18:00 | Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation, 506 Macdonough Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11233, United States
Dance classes are one hour and space is limited.CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT

MORE THAN 20 HOURS OF PROGRAMMING OVER 7 DAYS
10 DANCE CLASSES WITH EXPERT INSTRUCTORS/CHOREOGRAPHERS DANCE STYLES
FINALE 6-HOUR BLOCK PARTY FEATURING DIVERSE CULTURAL MUSIC ARTISTS
PLUS, COMMUNITY AWARDS, AND FOOD & DRINK VENDORS
ALL FREE!
The Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation is thrilled to present the 9th Annual Art Is Alive Festival, September 14–20, 2025! 🎉 This dynamic, multidisciplinary celebration honors over 25 years of our service to the Brooklyn community and the richness of African and African diasporic traditions.
For seven unforgettable days, immerse yourself in 20+ hours of programming featuring 10 unique dance classes with celebrated instructors, a high-energy block party with five music artists, and inspiring community awards, workshops, and family activities for all ages.
More than just a festival, Art Is Alive is a week of art, culture, and connection designed to uplift the creative spirit and strengthen our collective commitment to community. Best of all, the festival is FREE and open to everyone.
Mark your calendars and join us as we celebrate culture, creativity, and community at this extraordinary event.

PRESENTED BY ASASE YAA CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATIONEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: KOFI OSEI WILLIAMSPRODUCER: MESHA MILLINGTON
SPONSOR SUPPORT BY:
THE DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK CULTURAL AFFAIRS
NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER STEFANI L. ZINERMAN (District 56)
NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL MEMBER CHI OSSE (District 36)

Art Is Alive is our way of thanking and uniting our community with the arts, music, and culture.
Don’t miss an inspiring multi-disciplinary community arts event that we have enjoyed presenting for the past 9 years!

First Day of Classes
2025-10-04 | Asase Yaa School of the Arts, 506 Macdonough Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11233, United States

Monsters on Macdonough Halloween Party
2025-10-31 | Asase Yaa School of the Arts, 506 Macdonough Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11233, United States

Celebrating the 50th Birthday of Founder and Artistic Director Yao Ababio
2025-11-29 | Asase Yaa School of the Arts, 506 Macdonough Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11233, United States

Rise Up! Kwanzaa at Brooklyn Children’s Museum
2025-12-26 | Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11213, United States
Celebrate Kwanzaa returns to Brooklyn Children’s Museum this December! Celebrate the traditions of Kwanzaa at New York City’s largest family Kwanzaa event, presented in partnership with Brooklyn-based Brooklyn Children’s Museum.
Explore the seven principles of Kwanzaa through interactive workshops, dynamic live performances, and engaging art projects that honor heritage, community, and culture. This year, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop with special activities and tributes that showcase its enduring impact.
Now in its 16th year, Celebrate Kwanzaa takes place over 5 days, from Tuesday, December 26 through Saturday, December 30. Each day features a mix of repeating and unique programs designed for all ages. Save the dates and join us at this spirited cultural celebration!
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Kwanzaa at Children's Museum of Manhattan
2025-12-28 | Children’s Museum of Manhattan, 212 W 83rd St, New York, NY, 10024, United States
Kwanzaa Celebration: Verses of Unity
Sunday December 28, 2025
Learn and celebrate together the seven principles of Kwanzaa at CMOM! Every year families, and communities come together to honor the ancestors and celebrate African and African American culture.
Programs to Be Announced, visit: https://cmom.org/visit/public-programs/

25th Anniversary Celebration
2026-01-01 - 2027-01-01 | NY
Redirected to https://www.asaseyaaent.org/#25

THE RHYTHMS & MOVEMENTS FESTIVAL
2026-02-20 19:30 - 2026-02-28 19:30 | Various Venues, Brooklyn, NY

THE REVIVAL: DJEMBE IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM NATIONAL TOUR
2026-02-28 - 2026-05-25 | NY

2nd Annual Dreams in Action Gala
2026-05-12 18:00 - 23:00 | Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11213, United States
More information coming soon!

Legacy in Motion Dance Recital
2026-06-21 16:00 - 18:00 | The Kaye Playhouse, 695 Park Ave, New York, NY, 10065, United States
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2026 Children's Summer Arts Camp
2026-07-06 - 2026-08-14 | Asase Yaa School of the Arts, 506 Macdonough Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11233, United States

10th Annual Art Is Alive
2026-09-13 15:00 - 2026-09-20 18:00 | Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation, 506 Macdonough Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11233, United States
Our 2026 ART IS ALIVE FESTIVAL will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary as a FREE EVENT that is open to the public. It will be presented for seven days, Sunday, September 13 through Saturday, September 20 and will conclude with its second BLOCK PARTY. All the Festival events will be held at 506 Macdonough Street, Bed-Stuy (between Patchen Avenue and Malcolm X Blvd).
The Festival will include five days of dance classes hosted by top instructors/choreographers. The Block Party will feature headlining artists, presentationof several community Awards, African and Diaspora inspired food and drink vendors, community artisans and product vendors.
Check back this summer for more info!
