Located in the historic Fillmore/Western Addition neighborhood, the African American Art & Culture Complex is one of the premier Black arts and cultural institutions in the San Francisco/Bay Area. We are one of seven cultural centers in the San Francisco Arts Commission’s Neighborhood Arts Program.

We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of art and cultural programming for youth, adults and families, including visual, digital, and performance. In addition to programming, AAACC offers affordable space rentals for events in our 32,000+ square foot facility.

AAACC’S PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE CURRENT STATE OF THE BLACK ARTS IN SAN FRANCISCO BY STRENGTHENING THE ABILITY OF BLACK CREATIVES TO CREATE, TEACH, PRESENT AND PROMOTE THEIR WORK. WITH THE GOAL OF CREATING A SUSTAINABLE BLACK ARTS COMMUNITY, AAACC FOCUSES ON THE CREATIVE, ECONOMIC AND HEALTH NEEDS OF BLACK CREATIVES.

SEMINARS & PRESENTATIONS

AAACC hosts educational seminars virtually and on-site throughout the year to showcase the work of local Black creatives. This includes documentary films, music history discussions, and movement lessons.

SOLIDARITY PROGRAMS

AAACC hosts and participates in collaborative artistic programs and activities that promote culture, diversity and equality. AAACC Co-Executive Directors Melonie Green and Melorra Green were voted 2021 Community Grand Marshals for San Francisco Pride. They are currently curating a gallery for the Chinese Historical Society of America’s upcoming exhibit, We Are Bruce Lee: Under the Sky, One Family. AAACC has also participated with and supported the neighboring Japantown community in the Western Addition and is currently planning programs with Japantown For Justice.

AAACC exposes racial disparities with integrity and through art and conversations. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we rely upon your support to develop community programs and exhibitions showcasing Black artists.

About The African American Art and Culture Complex