The Juneteenth African American Arts Museum and Repository (JA3M) is the next step in TSEJA's (Tri State Expo Juneteenth Affairs, Inc.) journey towards equitable and historically accurate representation of African Americans and BIPOC community members who are descendants of the Transatlantic Slave Trade in the South. Since 2020, the nonprofit has committed itself to educating the community, liberating minds, and celebrating art and culture, as well as entrepreneurial spirit, within Southeast Alabama and beyond. From bringing the largest Juneteenth parade to Southeast Alabama, to creating a business expo for minority owned businesses and nonprofits annually, to providing over $130,000.00 in artistic revitalization, to the upwards of $25,000.00 in scholarships through the Miss Juneteenth County scholarship program--we can't help but think bigger and push harder to ensure the children of the Transatlantic Slave Trade feel seen, heard, and valued through opportunities otherwise difficult to obtain. Learning about the old (from laws to stories of civil triumph), embracing the current journey, and investing in promising futures has been our cadence. How do we convince others to follow? Simple: by making it tangible!

Rather than creating something new, our Executive Director & Founder envisioned TSEJA's home inside the historic Dixe Depot Community (soon to be Arts District)! In 2024, the creative leader was drawn to an old meatpacking facility in the area, dilapidated yet brimming with promise. With determination and faith, TSEJA secured the building in the summer of 2026, completing the first step toward building the future museum, theatre, and gallery.

Fast forward to new renderings provided by Donofro Architect and a construction team to rival all teams, JNB Construction. The team is working to secure funding to complete the project. From the Board to the Administrative Team, we know the power of this project -of practicing what is preached. Community impact happens from the inside out, so we're happily MOVING IN, and we need your help!

Your donation places us a step closer to bringing

Access to the Museum Exhibits
Educational Seminars
Writing Classes
Exposure to Musicians and Poetry
Film Camp and the Film Festival inside the community
Jobs and Paid Tasks for teens in the community.
Art classes from renowned Southern artists in the community
Community outreach and mental wellness exams through partnerships

Located in the Historic Dixie Depot Community in Dothan, Alabama, the JA3M facility will display African American history, the history of Juneteenth , information on enslaved West Africans and their descendants , and modern art pieces & collections from artists outside the Dothan area. Additionally, the JA3M will have an art gallery with artistic works for sale from artists at the emergent to advanced levels of artistry. This museum will also allow members to come in and record their stories for future generations depositing them into the Repository.

Any donation amount is appreciated and goes directly to our building and revitalization fund. Imagine attending JA3M's opening day, knowing that you helped impact thousands of lives through art and history! Your dollars will be reflected in the paint, the construction, exhibits, and, more importantly, the life-changing work that will take place inside the museum. Take some time to review our next gift to the Wiregrass, the JA3M, and consider being a part of history!

A sincere thank you for your gift and for participating in events like The Great Cake-Off and Giving Tuesday, key fundraisers for our nonprofit! We look forward to celebrating another milestone in our cultural equity journey thanks to donors.

The Juneteenth African American Arts Museum & Repository