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Contact: Jessica Fortune Barker
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Website: AlaForArts.org
Civics & Arts Weekend to Blend Culture and Civic Action in Huntsville, AL
HUNTSVILLE, AL —
July 14, 2025 —
✍🏾 Community, culture, and civic engagement come together for Civics & Arts Weekend, a dynamic, two-day experience taking place on August 1-2, 2025 in Huntsville, Alabama. This signature event, hosted by AL Association for the Arts, will use the power of the arts to educate, activate, and unite communities around civic participation and social change.
Through a unique fusion of visual art, spoken word, music, interactive workshops, and civic dialogue, Civics & Arts Weekend creates space for individuals of all backgrounds to be inspired and empowered to act.
“This is more than an event — it’s a movement rooted in creative expression and community power,” said Jessica Fortune Barker, President, AL Association of the Arts & Organizer of the Civics & Arts Weekend. “We’re using art as a bridge to civic responsibility — because people engage more deeply when they see themselves reflected in the message.”
"When creatives and leadership combine, our community thrives. This event is an opportunity for changemakers and culture shapers to connect, collab, and inspire the city." said Sophia Langford, Gala Chair
Weekend Highlights Include:
👗Storytelling through fashion- focused on justice, voting rights, and community resilience
🎤 Performances by spoken word artists and musicians
🗳️ Civic engagement workshops on voter education, policy impact, and grassroots leadership
🎭 Interactive sessions where attendees collaborate to explore storytelling, advocacy, and action
Event Details:
📅 Dates: Friday, August 1- Saturday, August 2, 2025
📍 Location(s):
FRIDAY, August 1- @G.O.L.D. Summit
Huntsville Madison County Public Library
🎟️ Admission: Free Seat Reservation- LiftOurVote.com/gold-summit
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SATURDAY, August 2- AL Association for the Arts Black Tie Gala
Calhoun Community College, Huntsville Campus, Sparkman Building, Grand Foyer
🎟️ Admission: Tickets & Tables may be purchased at AlaForArts.org/gala
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After Dinner Lounge-
Envy Entertainment & Restaurant
🎟️ Admission: VIP Line & Reserved Sections may be purchased at AfterDinnerLounge.eventbrite.com
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To attend or learn more, visit Alaforarts.org or follow us on social media @CivicsAndArts.
Civics & Arts Weekend is made possible through the generous support of Calhoun Community College, Black Voters Matter Fund, and Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.
About Al Assoc. For The Arts:
AL Association for the Arts serves to create change through Civics and Arts.
For press inquiries, interviews, or media credentials, please contact:
Jessica Fortune Barker
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Alaforarts.org
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