Black History Month Celebration
Celebrate the rich stories, voices, and contributions that shape Alpharetta during our Black History Month Celebration. From inspiring cultural experiences to community‑driven events, this month offers meaningful ways to honor history, uplift local talent, and connect with the vibrant spirit of our city.
Events
Studio Exhibition: A Journey in Bloom, Solo Exhibition featuring Chané Bolden
Now through February 28, Times vary.
Studio Gallery, Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton St.
On View in the Studio Gallery at the Alpharetta Arts Center, A Journey in Bloom A solo exhibition featuring artist Chané Bolden. A Journey in Bloom is a visual meditation on the sacred unfolding of self.
Bailey-Johnson School & Community Photo Exhibition
Now through March 31, Times vary.
Community Gallery, Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plz.
The Exhibition includes historical photographs from Alpharetta’s Archival Photo Collection about the community surrounding the Bailey-Johnson School
Live Music Match Featuring Yoshihanaa live at the Spotlight Community Stage
February 7, 6:30–8:30 pm
The Spotlight Community Stage at North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Cir.
In celebration of Black History Month, Alpharetta Arts & Culture is thrilled to launch the 2026 Music Match season with a dynamic performance by Yoshihanaa, in partnership with Frank Houston.
Yoshihanaa is a vocalist known for her powerful, genre-bending style and participation in The Voice Season 28 as part of Team Snoop, where she gained significant attention for performances like her rendition of “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” and other soulful classics.
Live Music Match Featuring Oliver Kidd
February 10, 6:30–8:30 pm
Hilton Alpharetta, 5775 Windward Pkwy.
Modern violinist and composer Oliver Kidd immerses you in an enveloping performance of inspired medleys.
Black History Printmaking with Greg Stone
February 17, 4:00–7:00 pm
Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton St.
Elizabeth Catlett, Kara Walker, Jacob Lawrence, Kerry James Marshall, Faith Ringold are just a handful of the many African American artists who have helped change the course of art history! In this relief printmaking workshop, students will learn the basics of carving, registration, and printing with and without a press to create a portrait or narrative linocut print inspired by Black History Month, and then many artists and individuals who have helped shape the course of history. Students will carve a block and print in class, leaving with a small edition of their piece! No experience necessary.
Bailey-Johnson School & Community Film Screening
Trailblazers Forging a Path for the Next Generation
February 21, 1:00–3:00 pm
Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton St.
Film Screening! Presented by the City of Alpharetta and the Alpharetta & Old Milton County Historical Society, this moving documentary tells the story of the Bailey-Johnson School, which, from 1950–1967, provided vital educational opportunities for Black students in North Fulton. Featuring interviews, photos, and first-hand accounts, the film celebrates the legacy of the school, the community that built it, and the leaders who fought for equality in education.
Live Music Match Featuring Shelton Powe
February 21, 1:00–3:00 pm
Boarding Pass Coffee, 3460 Old Milton Pkwy.
Shelton Powe plays in the Piedmont fingerstyle guitar tradition of his parents and elders.
Live Music Match Featuring Riley Dennis
February 22, 1:00–3:00 pm
Boarding Pass Coffee, 360 Commerce St.
Riley Dennis is a singer and a skilled guitar player. He describes himself as a fellow human being who wants to share the gift of music with the world.