African Heritage Cultural Arts Center

Spirit Week Day 4 was SUPER! 🦸✨ Our Summer Arts campers at the Marshall L. Davis, Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center brought their favorite superheroes to life with incredible costumes, big smiles, and even bigger imaginations. We loved seeing everyone's creativity and school spirit shine throughout the day. Heroes inspire us to dream big, help others, and always be our best selves!

Double the fun, double the smiles! 👯✨

Here at the Marshall L. Davis Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, our Summer Arts Conservatory students participated in Twin Day, and they truly showed up in style! From matching outfits to coordinated smiles, our talented kids embraced the spirit of teamwork, creativity, and fun. We loved seeing all of their amazing twin looks and the joy they brought to the day!

🌴🌺 Day 2 of Spirit Week = Tropical Tuesday! 🌺🌴

Our students brought the island vibes to the Marshall L. Davis Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center today! 🌞🌸 From colorful shirts and leis to tropical smiles, everyone showed their school spirit most brilliantly. 🌿🍍

🎬 CASTING CALL NOTICE: MIAMI LOCAL HIRES! 🌴

CINEMATIC VOICES: SHORT FILM INITIATIVE

The Marshall L. Davis African Heritage Cultural Arts Center is excited to announce auditions for “Till We See The Sun,” the winning screenplay selected through our Cinematic Voices Short Film Initiative.

We are casting for the upcoming non-union short film, ‘Til We See The Sun, written and directed by . We are looking for talented actors in the South Florida area, with a heavy emphasis on roles for individuals of Black, West Indian, and Caribbean descent.

Project Details:
Filming Dates: Early September (3 Days)
Location: Miami, FL (Local Hire Only)
Compensation: Paid, Copy, IMDb Credit, Meals
Deadline to Submit: August 3, 2026

Who We Are Looking For:
Lead & Supporting Roles: Black/West Indian/Caribbean descent (Ages 12-60). Fluency in Haitian Creole or Jamaican Patois is strictly required for certain lead and supporting roles.

Day Players: Multiple roles available (Ages 25-50+), including landscape workers, school administrators, parents, and agents. Some stunts involved for specific roles (Coordinator on set).

📩 How to Submit:
Send the following information to [email protected]:
Name
Headshot
Resume
Acting Demo Reel (If available)

🚨 IMPORTANT: Please state the EXACT role you are applying for in the SUBJECT LINE of your email!

Know someone perfect for this? Tag a talented Miami actor in the comments below! 👇

The Marshall L. Davis African Heritage Cultural Arts Center is proud to announce that Shanna Johnson has been selected as the winner of our Cinematic Voices Short Film Initiative for her outstanding screenplay, Till We See The Sun.

After an inspiring collection of submissions and a thoughtful review process, Till We See The Sun rose to the top for its compelling storytelling, originality, and meaningful connection to this year’s theme. We are excited to bring this powerful story to life through a professionally produced short film that will premiere at a private screening before being submitted to film festivals nationwide.

We extend our sincere gratitude to every writer who shared their creativity, passion, and voice with us. Your stories made this year’s selection process incredibly rewarding, and we look forward to continuing to provide opportunities that celebrate and amplify diverse storytellers.

Please join us in congratulating Shanna Johnson as we begin this exciting cinematic journey. Stay tuned for exclusive behind-the-scenes updates as we bring Till We See The Sun from script to screen.

A few moments from today's Cultural Day at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center. 🌍❤️ Thank you to everyone who came out and participated!

☀️🎭 **Summer Arts Conservatory at Marshall L. Davis, Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center!** 🎨🎶

From dance rehearsals and choir practice to creating beautiful artwork, our campers are spending their summer learning, growing, and expressing themselves through the arts. Every day is filled with creativity, confidence, and fun!

✨ Interested in joining the Marshall family? Be sure to enroll your child in our After School Program and stay tuned for next year's **Summer Arts Conservatory** registration!

Creativity was on full display! 🎨✨ The Marshall L. Davis Sr. African Heritage Center Summer Arts Conservatory visited El Espacio 23 for a guided tour of its stunning landscape art collection, then put their creativity to work by learning thread techniques in a hands-on workshop. A day filled with inspiration, learning, and artistic expression! 🧵💙

🌞 Good morning from the Marshall L. Davis African Heritage Cultural Arts Center!

Here’s a glimpse into another exciting morning at our Summer Performing Arts Camp, where creativity, confidence, and culture come to life. From rehearsals to learning new skills and building friendships, every day is filled with growth, laughter, and artistic expression.

We’re proud to watch our campers shine a little brighter each day! 🎭✨