This year’s showcase took place on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Ferrell Auditorium in the Ferrell Building on West Virginia State University’s campus.
The African American Heritage Family Tree Museum is pleased to host aHistory Alive! presentation of Pearl S. Buck. Pearl Buck was born in West Virginia,but she grew up in China and then transitioned back to America as an adult. Shewas a gifted writer who authored several books and received the Pulitzer Prize forThe Good Earth…
WV Singer and Flutist Angela Jones Welcoming Reception Bob Thompson Quartet Angela Jones playing the flute Angela Jones presentation Shawnee Park Cookout
CHARLESTON, W.VA. (7/9/24) – The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) announces the winner of the 2024 Diversity in Arts Award, The Norman Jordan African American Arts & Heritage Academy (NJAAAHA). Click here to see the official announcement! https://wvsymphony.org/pressreleases/west-virginia-symphony-announces-the-norman-jordan-african-american-arts-amp-heritage-academy-wvso-diversity-in-arts-awardee
by Traci Phillips/West Virginia Public Broadcasting Now in its 30th year, the academy was founded by a group of West Virginia artists and educators, including Norman Jordan, for whom the camp is named. Norman Jordan was a poet and a prominent leader in the Black Arts Movement, both in West Virginia and nationwide. When Norman…
The Norman Jordan African American Arts & Heritage Academy is now accepting
Applications for its July 10-15, 2023 Summer Youth Academy, which will be held on the
campus of West Virginia State University in Institute, West Virginia (Charleston, WV area).
10 Reasons Why The ARTS are great for Teenagers! Enhances Creativity: Teenagers who engage in the arts have an opportunity to explore their creativity and express themselves in unique ways. Improves Cognitive Function: Studies have shown that participating in the arts can improve cognitive function, including memory, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking. Builds Confidence: Through…