Celebrating Culture, Creativity, and Community Together
The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL) is a vibrant cultural center in Dallas, Texas, dedicated to celebrating and uplifting African, African American, and Caribbean arts. Renowned for its dynamic events and engaging summer programs, TBAAL hosts a variety of performances and exhibits that inspire and foster pride within the community. Visitors leave feeling enriched and connected, making each event a unique experience. From fantastic jazz festivals to art showcases, TBAAL invites all to participate and celebrate cultural artistry.
650 S Griffin St, Dallas, TX 75202, USA
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Annual indoor and outdoor festivals featuring live jazz performances, food trucks, and vendor markets.
Rotating exhibits showcasing African, African American, and Caribbean visual arts and cultural artifacts.
Summer camps, workshops, and youth initiatives focused on arts, culture, and community engagement.
Hosting concerts, theater productions, and cultural events in a historic Dallas setting.
Cultural celebrations, lectures, and gatherings that foster pride and connection within the community.
Overall rating
Ms. Lady Di
This year The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL) 8th annual JazzFest was held at Fair Park in The Centennial building , Automobile Building and Women’s Museum due to the upcoming renovations to the Dallas Convention Center. There were a variety of food trucks and vendors to serve the many needs of the mass amour of people attending. Although it rained a bit, people still came to enjoy the festivities. The Promising Young artists were fantastic!
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TBAAL is truly a gem! Every time I visit, I leave inspired and full of pride. The performances, exhibits, and summer programs beautifully celebrate African, African American, and Caribbean culture. It’s a place where our stories and artistry are honored and uplifted. If you haven’t been, you’re missing out on something powerful.
FauxnomenalFlowers Debbie Magee
Wonderful venue. Older but well maintained. We went to the Riverfront jazz festival for all three days. The first day was a little unorganized to enter but it was straightened up and everything went well. Make sure you get to the rest room early because the opportunity is limited. The cleaning staff was stationed in the rest room and refreshing after every third use. This will be a yearly attendance for us and we are looking forward to attending more events in this beautiful old treasure. P.S. it was very cold inside although the weather was at least 105 plus each day.
Arlene Mangrum
Excellent Jazz Fest! My 1st time in Dallas and I absolutely LOVE that it is indoors! You definitely want to go for the VIP tables rather than General Admission if you can. That'll ensure you have a specified seat for the main arena stage!
Tanisha Me
I attended the Riverfront Jazz Festival on the 1st night. The venue is okay. It's dated and the sound system on stage was low and/or muted. But the performances were amazing and staff friendly.
