Pompano Beach Arts

Your Cultural Arts Connection

Your Cultural Arts Connection

Silent Spaces Exhibition

Silent Spaces Exhibition

Join us for a Sneak Peek of our newest exhibition at Bailey Contemporary Arts Silent Spaces by Janet Onofrey. Silent Spaces is an exhibition that cele...

Oct 01 - Dec 28

In-Person - Andrea Huffman Fiber Art, Pr...

In-Person - Andrea Huffman Fiber Art, Printmaking and Mixed Media Workshops

A series of workshops led by Artist-in-Residence at BaCA, Andrea Huffman. She received a Master’s degree in Art Education from Florida International U...

Oct 02 - Jan 29

A Subtext of Context: Works by Roy Wiema...

A Subtext of Context: Works by Roy Wiemann

In this exhibition, Wiemann present a series of artworks that reflect very private recollections in a discreet way, inserting text into the artwork as...

Oct 08 - Jan 05

I Don't Care Exhibition

I Don't Care Exhibition

Due to the COVID-19 numbers, the City of Pompano Beach requires that you wear a mask while you are attending this event. Featuring artworks by Latin A...

Oct 08 - Jan 05

HOME IS . . . An Exhibition Created by t...

HOME IS . . . An Exhibition Created by the Community’s View of what “Home” is

Visits by Appointment Only -- Call 954-545-7800 HOME IS…, the newest exhibition at the Blanche Ely House Museum, is designed as a community-based, par...

Oct 26 - Apr 26

Dance -- An Esther Rolle Inspired Exhibi...

Dance -- An Esther Rolle Inspired Exhibition

Opening Reception: October 29, 2021, 6pm-8pm Due to the COVID-19 numbers, the City of Pompano Beach requires that you wear a mask while you are atte...

Oct 29 - Feb 09

Virtual Story Time at the Blanche Ely Ho...

Virtual Story Time at the Blanche Ely House Museum - December 2021

Story Time at Blanche Ely House Museum (BEHM) was designed with legacy of pioneering educators, Blanche and Joseph Ely, in mind. The Elys lifelong ded...

Dec 01 - Dec 31

Listening to the Sky Exhibition

Listening to the Sky Exhibition

Opening Reception -- December 3 from 6 - 10 pm during Old Town Untapped To develop and appreciation for and desire to protect and preserve the environ...

Dec 02 - Feb 23

Lunch with Art - Visual Art (In-Person)

Lunch with Art - Visual Art (In-Person)

Since the COVID-19 numbers are once again on the rise, the City of Pompano Beach requires that you wear a mask while you are attending this event. Try...

Exit 36 Slam Poetry Festival 2021

Exit 36 Slam Poetry Festival 2021

Pompano Beach Arts is proud to announce that television icon Malcolm-Jamal Warner is joining the fourth annual Exit 36 Slam Poetry Festival as a celeb...

Dec 09 - Dec 11

Lunch with Art: The Lecture Series - Vir...

Lunch with Art: The Lecture Series - Virtual

Join consultant Derek T. Davis as he guides you into the world of the Ely Family while you are enjoying your lunch! As you eat your lunch, experience ...

Dec 09 - Dec 10

Gallery Visits by Appointment Only - Bla...

Gallery Visits by Appointment Only - Blanche Ely House Museum

You are invited to the Blanche Ely House Museum appointment only. The City of Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department is happy to invite the public ...

A Taste of Jazz -- In-Person!

A Taste of Jazz -- In-Person!

December 9 l 7 pm Wine Tasting l 7:30 A Taste of Jazz - The Influence of Rock and Roll on Jazz $20 Adults l $10 Pompano Beach Residents l Students FRE...

Green Market Pompano Beach

Green Market Pompano Beach

Check Us Out on Facebook19th Annual Green Market Pompano Beach Come out to enjoy Pompano Beach’s green market and support our local businesses. We ha...

Interactive Exhibition Tours with Rita -...

Interactive Exhibition Tours with Rita - Family Tours

Due to the COVID-19 numbers, the City of Pompano Beach requires that you wear a mask while you are attending this event. Come to Bailey Contemporary A...

In-Person - Drawing Space

In-Person - Drawing Space

Come to Bailey Contemporary Arts for an afternoon of free flow drawing. Bring your sketchbook and favorite drawing tools like pencil, charcoal, ink an...

Drive Thru Poinsettia Give-Away

Drive Thru Poinsettia Give-Away

Start off your holiday season by picking up your free poinsettia at the Ali Cultural Arts Center. This event is free and open to everyone but is a fir...

Dedication Ceremony: Le Corsaire Public ...

Dedication Ceremony: Le Corsaire Public Art

The Public Art Committee will hold a dedication ceremony for the Le Corsaire sculpture located at the Ali Cultural Arts Center on Sunday, December 12 ...

In-Person Soulful Sundays featuring O.S....

In-Person Soulful Sundays featuring O.S.G. The Old Skool Gang

Soulful Sundays features South Florida's top performers and bands in various genres ranging from Soul, R&B, Neo Soul, Blues to Jazz and Funk. Merg...

In-Person Lyrics Lab – All Arts Open Mic...

In-Person Lyrics Lab – All Arts Open Mic & Specials

Due to the COVID-19 numbers, the City of Pompano Beach requires that you wear a mask while you are attending this event. In addition, the hours have b...

Nature/Nurture: Pathways to Nature J...

Nature/Nurture: Pathways to Nature Journaling Workshop

Third Fridays l 3:00 - 5:30 pm l $30 Bailey Contemporary Arts CenterThis monthly 2.5 hours workshop explores the dynamics of nature drawing and creati...

Live and Local Concert Series

Live and Local Concert Series

December 17 @ 7 pm -- Stereotomy Stereotomy Whether you want to rock out or groove, head bang or bop, the new Live and Local music series will have a ...

Introduction to Drawing and Art History

Introduction to Drawing and Art History

Due to the COVID-19 numbers, the City of Pompano Beach requires that you wear a mask while you are attending this event. Introduction to Drawing and A...

Creative Artmaking with Special Guest An...

Creative Artmaking with Special Guest Andrea Huffman

Florida Bird OrnamentsLearn about some of the birds we see in our neighborhoods in South Florida and select one to print as an ornament. Using origina...

Lunch with Art – Music Edition (In-Perso...

Lunch with Art – Music Edition (In-Person)

Take a break from your day on the third Tuesday of each month, bring your lunch and let music sooth your soul! These informative and relaxing sessions...

In-Person -- Lunch with Art – Poetry Edi...

In-Person -- Lunch with Art – Poetry Edition

Due to the COVID-19 numbers, the City of Pompano Beach requires that you wear a mask while you are attending this event. Take a break from your day, b...

Sleeping Beauty Exhibition by Lydia Pana...

Sleeping Beauty Exhibition by Lydia Panas

Sleeping Beauty is an exhibition that features 25-30 large format photographs and two videos by Lydia Panas that feature women portraits that display ...

Jan 07 - Mar 22

Old Town Untapped

Old Town Untapped

Join us for Pompano Beach’s Arts Festival! Patrons experience a night filled with live music by local bands and a local DJ, art gallery openings at Ba...

Virtual Story Time at the Blanche Ely Ho...

Virtual Story Time at the Blanche Ely House Museum - January 2022

Story Time at Blanche Ely House Museum (BEHM) was designed with legacy of pioneering educators, Blanche and Joseph Ely, in mind. The Elys lifelong ded...

Jan 08 - Jan 31

FGO Family Fun Day

FGO Family Fun Day

FGO Family Day is a fun-filled day where opera fans young and old, new to the genre or opera aficionados, can come and explore the world of opera thro...

Linking Strands Exhibition

Linking Strands Exhibition

Opening Reception - January 14 from 6 - 8 pm Linking Strands is an exhibition that brings together talented artists of the visual arts, who integrate ...

Jan 14 - Mar 30

African American Women Changemakers Exhi...

African American Women Changemakers Exhibition

First installed at the Ali during the first months of the lock-down, "African American Women Changemaker" comes to the Cultural Center to celebrate Bl...

Jan 14 - Mar 30

ArtLit22 - Drawing Together

ArtLit22 - Drawing Together

Saturday, January 15, 2022, Noon - 5PMA Celebration of Art & LiteratureTheme: Drawing Together Events will be outdoors and in-person at the Pom...

Squish and Dye Tote Bags Workshop with F...

This workshop will be held during the ArtLit22 - Drawing Together Festival sponsored by Broward County Library, The Friends of the Pompano Beach Libra...

Jazz Fest Pompano Beach -- January 28 - ...

Jazz Fest Pompano Beach -- January 28 - 29, 2022

INTERESTED IN SPONSORING THIS EVENT? DOWNLOAD OUR SPONSORSHIP BROCHURE This two-day world-class jazz festival will feature a robust lineup of performe...

Jan 28 - Jan 29

Virtual Story Time at the Blanche Ely Ho...

Virtual Story Time at the Blanche Ely House Museum - February 2022

Story Time at Blanche Ely House Museum (BEHM) was designed with legacy of pioneering educators, Blanche and Joseph Ely, in mind. The Elys lifelong ded...

Feb 01 - Feb 28

Artist Talk with Lydia Panas

Join us for this Artist Talk and Book signing with Lydia Panas, organized in conjunction with her exhibition Sleeping Beauty at the Bailey Contemporar...

Black History Month Virtual Lecture Seri...

February 3Black Women, the Arts, & PoliticsHow art is used to create, sustain, and advance political Arenas and movements. February 10Black Art i...

Jazz Reflections: Prominent Black Compos...

Jazz Reflections: Prominent Black Composers of Jazz Gold Coast Jazz Society Free Concert February 17 l 7:30 pm l FREE Gold Coast Jazz Society Quintet,...

Together: An Exhibition Celebrating Afri...

Together: An Exhibition Celebrating African American Quilts

Opening Reception - February 18 from 6 -8 pm This juried exhibition features original artworks by artists nationwide selected from a Call to Artists. ...

Feb 18 - May 12

Mayor’s Chess Challenge

Mayor’s Chess Challenge

Join City of Pompano Beach Mayor Rex Hardin and community leaders at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center for a free and friendly meetup in support of sc...

Bird “Print-a-thon” Workshop with Andrea...

Due to the COVID-19 numbers, the City of Pompano Beach requires that you wear a mask while you are attending this event. Fiber Artist and Bailey Resid...

Stories from the Front Porch

Join us at the Historic Blanche Ely House Museum for Stories from The Front Porch, a community day filled with storytelling! In celebration of Black H...

STYX Concert

Styx will be performing at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater on Saturday, February 19th the tickets are on sale on AXS. ABOUT THE BANDStyx draws from ove...

Montage – A Virtual Film Series

Montage a Virtual Film Series is a program designed to link communities and people through the art of filmmaking and culture. Through thematically cur...

Pioneer’s Ball

Join us for a special evening at the Ali Cultural Arts Center in celebration of the Pompano Beach’s Northwest Community’s African American Educators. ...

Abstract Punk Exhibition by Tommaso Fatt...

This is a solo exhibition by South Florida artist Tommaso Fattovich. Tommaso Fattovich describes his early life in Milan, Italy, as his first signific...

Mar 04 - May 26

2022 Annual Children in the Arts Piano C...

2022 Annual Children in the Arts Piano CompetitionCompetition 9 am – 5 pmReception 7 – 9:30 pmPompano Beach Cultural Center 2019 Children in the Arts ...

Live on the Set with Theodore Lange & Be...

Live on the Set: The Love Boat with Theodore Lange Thu, March 24, 2022 l 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDTTheodore LangeJoin us for a screening of an episode of T...

Mar 24 - Mar 25

Willie & Esther Stage Play

Willie & Esther Stage Play

Willie & Esther, a comedic and heartfelt story of a couple fighting to survive life in LA. While pushing to get to the next level they end up push...

Mar 26 - Mar 27

Writing the Play - Masterclass with Ted ...

Keven Major Howard photoIn this playwriting masterclass led by legendary actor, playwright, and director Ted Lange from the iconic television show “Th...

Modern Quilt Exhibition

Modern Quilt Exhibition

The exhibition, curated by Kristin Beck, addresses the modern approach of makers that employ negative space, saturated colors, non-traditional block w...

Apr 01 - Jun 23

One Hundred Years of Solitude in Etching...

One Hundred Years of Solitude in Etching Exhibition

This exhibition is scheduled to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month and the relation between literary and visual arts. One Hundred Years of Solitude –...

Apr 08 - Jun 29

Black Men Keep Going Concert

This concert features a band, strings, poets, and a chorus. Fully capturing in song the cultural zeitgeist and fresh reckonings of racial justice of t...

Blended Conversations - Virtual Program

Blended Conversations First Saturdays l 7 pm l FREE ONLINE Virtual Program Blended Conversation takes Art & Conversation, examines the world arou...

Mercury Express Exhibition

This is a a solo exhibition by South Florida artist Cangshu Gran, titled "Mercury Express", featuring artworks created between 2016 and 2019. "This bo...

Jul 08 - Oct 05

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