The Center for Black Excellence and Culture

07/19/2026

Check out these 42 excellent artists! Gallery Groove: A Multi-Exhibition Celebration at The Center for Black Excellence and Culture - Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 5-8 pm featuring DJ Steele, cash bars and tasty bites! FREE ADMISSION.

Register in advance or at the door on EventBrite.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gallery-groove-a-multi-exhibition-celebration-tickets-1993564097882?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/16/2026

07/16/2026

✨It's time to get your groove on! Come to the Gallery Groove: A Multi-Exhibition Celebration at The Center for Black Excellence and Culture - Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 5-8 pm. Featuring the works of 42 artists, DJ Steele, cash bars and tasty bites.
FREE ADMISSION.
Register in advance or at the door on EventBrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gallery-groove-a-multi-exhibition-celebration-tickets-1993564097882?aff=oddtdtcreator

Art. Culture. Community. That's the Groove!

06/17/2026

Bianca Martin recorded a conversation with Dr. Alex Gee in The Center's new podcast studio for the June 15th episode of the City Cast Madison podcast. Listen in to hear about the success of the Grand Opening and what's in store next.

https://madison.citycast.fm/neighborhood-guides/center-black-excellence-madison

06/05/2026

We thank the following supporters for their contributions to making the Grand Opening a historic day to remember. The event was an incredible success and an inspiring opportunity to connect with so many people in the community.

05/07/2026

🙌🏾 History was made today.

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the grand opening of The Center for Black Excellence and Culture, and to everyone who joined us on the livestream from near and far.

✨This is just the beginning.

https://www.theblackcenter.org

05/06/2026

🖤 Today is the day. After years of dreaming, building, and believing, The Center for Black Excellence and Culture opens its doors. 🎉

We'll see you there. ✨
Can't make it? Catch our live stream on Instagram at 3, 4, 5, and 6 PM CT.

📅 Wednesday, May 6 | 2–6 PM
📍 671 W. Badger
🔗 RSVP at https://bit.ly/4tsiwlO

https://www.theblackcenter.org

05/05/2026

Tomorrow is the day! Join us for the Grand Opening and see the aesthetic excellence that Lilada has brought to The Center. We can't wait for you to experience the building that so much love went into.

04/18/2026

Janine Stephens Hale is excited to share all of the opportunities that are possbile in the new space of The Center for Black Excellence and Culture. See it for yourself on May 6, 2026 for the Grand Opening.
RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclpQYMgsWuZLMFoE2k-ukUvCB2o9AV76rZZEibNdgP-6Uynw/viewform

04/15/2026

Meet the team behind The Center for Black Excellence and Culture! We’re excited to open our doors this May and welcome you in. ✨