Africa International House

Africa International House Africa International House serves as a center to present arts and culture from throughout the africa The story of Africa International House USA, Inc.

(AIH) begins at Window to Africa (WTA) - an African art and gift store in Harper Court, Hyde Park - owned by Dr. Delores (Dee) Parmer and Patrick Woodtor who returned from Liberia in 1982. WTA was operated by art & cultural enthusiasts: Joanne Scott, Shionah Chancellor, Steven B. Jackson, Dayo Laoye, Gwen Luster and Curtis Chancellor. Programs at WTA drew large crowds and included exhibitions, fai

rs and fashion shows. The Bahamas National Dance Troupe premiered in Chicago as one of these events. In 1989, WTA convened a group of cultural supporters to manage the WTA activities which became the African Festival of the Arts (AFA). In 1994, the Woodtor family incorporated Africa International House USA, Inc (AIH) as a nonprofit organization to manage the AFA, with the mission: "To serve as a center that exposes and educates all peoples to the individual works and collective contributions of African cultures." AIH, governed by a board of directors, combines community support with corporate sponsorship to present Chicago audiences with art and cultural programs through our Center for Contemporary African Art and Culture.

The momentum continues as we expand our efforts and bring even more meaningful experiences and opportunities to our seni...
06/09/2026

The momentum continues as we expand our efforts and bring even more meaningful experiences and opportunities to our senior community this year.

We’re finished! We brought it home and will keep it under wraps until the big reveal.
06/09/2026

We’re finished! We brought it home and will keep it under wraps until the big reveal.

“Step Outside the Box” — A powerful collaboration between artists and school therapists. This inspiring workshop, sponso...
06/01/2026

“Step Outside the Box” — A powerful collaboration between artists and school therapists. This inspiring workshop, sponsored by Urban Gateways, was led by bilingual speech pathologist Mama Edie McLoud Armstrong this past Thursday at Africa International House, bringing together creativity, communication, and community engagement in a meaningful and impactful way.

Make life count! Add beauty to most simpliest forms of life! Aren't these minature herbal pots beautiful?
06/01/2026

Make life count! Add beauty to most simpliest forms of life! Aren't these minature herbal pots beautiful?

Spent time at Good Shepherd this week with an amazing and talented group of seniors. The energy, creativity, and joy in ...
05/29/2026

Spent time at Good Shepherd this week with an amazing and talented group of seniors. The energy, creativity, and joy in the room made for a wonderful experience. We had such a great time and are already looking forward to coming back.

They say a girl’s best friend is jewelry — and for the women of Chatham South Cooperative, that certainly seems to ring ...
05/29/2026

They say a girl’s best friend is jewelry — and for the women of Chatham South Cooperative, that certainly seems to ring true.

Senior Community Arts Program is now in its third year, and through sheer determination, remains committed to finishing ...
05/29/2026

Senior Community Arts Program is now in its third year, and through sheer determination, remains committed to finishing boldly and confidently, knowing that its mission to provide the very best in art and culture for seniors has not been in vain.

This is the second project that Nik-ki and Senior Community Arts Program have collaborated on, and both times the experi...
05/29/2026

This is the second project that Nik-ki and Senior Community Arts Program have collaborated on, and both times the experience has been truly inspiring. Watching the ladies smile, laugh, create, and become empowered by their newfound confidence has been inspiring to everyone who has witnessed the near completion of this project.

Fascinating Fascinators at District 3!
05/29/2026

Fascinating Fascinators at District 3!

05/29/2026

Theodis Rodgers Jr at our Post Mother ’s Day Luncheon, multi - genre pianist delighted Seniors.

Address

6200 S. Drexel Avenue
Chicago, IL
60637

Telephone

+17739552787

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Africa International House posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Africa International House:

Shortcuts

Share

Category