Free Admission Monday-Saturday
Who We Are
Located in the historic Fillmore/Western Addition neighborhood, the African American Art & Culture Complex is one of the premier Black arts and cultural institutions in the San Francisco/Bay Area.
We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of art and cultural programming for youth, adults and families, including visual, digital, and performance. In addition to programming, AAACC offers affordable space rentals for events in our 32,000+ square foot facility.
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Serving our community since 1989
With our commitment and your support, since 2020, the AAACC has been able to provide the San Francisco Fillmore community vital resources, free space, access to funding and more.
LATEST NEWS
The Latest

Save the Date: AAACC is celebrating Juneteenth with a three day Family Reunion!
The African American Art and Culture Complex is celebrating Juneteenth with an extended three day Black Family Reunion celebration, taking place June 18-20

AAACC Featured in Two CBS Bay Area News Segments
Last month the AAACC was honored and excited to act as the backdrop to CBS Bay Area’s Black History Month special hosted by Vern Glenn.

AAACC Welcomes New Members to its Artist in Residence Program
AAACC is excited to announce its first Artist in Residence cohort of 2026. he Enterprising Creatives, Artist in Residence Program (AiR) has supported artists and creative entrepreneurs to bridge the gap between passion and livelihood by combining creative development with financial sustainability…
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Upcoming Events
| Event | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dance Studio A Private Event | Interested in renting our space for your next event?https://aaacc.org/rentals-2/ | 1780662600 Friday, June 5, 2026 |
| Dance Studio A Private Event | Interested in renting our space for your next event?https://aaacc.org/rentals-2/ | 1781267400 Friday, June 12, 2026 |
| Dance Studio A Private Event | Interested in renting our space for your next event?https://aaacc.org/rentals-2/ | 1782477000 Friday, June 26, 2026 |
| Dance Studio A Private Event | Interested in renting our space for your next event?https://aaacc.org/rentals-2/ | 1779453000 Friday, May 22, 2026 |
| Dance Studio A Private Event | Interested in renting our space for your next event?https://aaacc.org/rentals-2/ | 1780057800 Friday, May 29, 2026 |
| Dance Studio A Private Event | Interested in renting our space for your next event?https://aaacc.org/rentals-2/ | 1778848200 Friday, May 15, 2026 |
| Dance Studio A Private Event | Interested in renting our space for your next event?https://aaacc.org/rentals-2/ | 1778243400 Friday, May 8, 2026 |
| Dance Studio A Private Event | Interested in renting our space for your next event?https://aaacc.org/rentals-2/ | 1777638600 Friday, May 1, 2026 |
| Fillmore Farmer & Flea Market | Every Third Saturday of the month come out to the AAACC for the Fillmore Farmer and Flea Market featuring local produce, vendors and services. Get there early! | 1779534000 Saturday, May 23, 2026 |
| Fillmore Farmer & Flea Market | Every Third Saturday of the month come out to the AAACC for the Fillmore Farmer and Flea Market featuring local produce, vendors and services. Get there early! | 1776510000 Saturday, April 18, 2026 |
| Fillmore Farmer & Flea Market | Every Third Saturday of the month come out to the AAACC for the Fillmore Farmer and Flea Market featuring local produce, vendors and services. Get there early! | 1781953200 Saturday, June 20, 2026 |
| Community Day Wed | Wednesdays, come out to the AAACC and engage in various community-centered activities and events all free and open to the public. Building Wide + Outside! | 1776247200 Wednesday, April 15, 2026 |
| Community Day Wed | Wednesdays, come out to the AAACC and engage in various community-centered activities and events all free and open to the public. Building Wide + Outside! | 1776852000 Wednesday, April 22, 2026 |
| Community Day Sat | Saturdays, come out to the AAACC and engage in various community-centered activities and events all free and open to the public. Building Wide + Outside! | 1775901600 Saturday, April 11, 2026 |
| Community Day Sat | Saturdays, come out to the AAACC and engage in various community-centered activities and events all free and open to the public. Building Wide + Outside! | 1776506400 Saturday, April 18, 2026 |
| Community Day Sat | Saturdays, come out to the AAACC and engage in various community-centered activities and events all free and open to the public. Building Wide + Outside! | 1777111200 Saturday, April 25, 2026 |
| Community Day Wed | Wednesdays, come out to the AAACC and engage in various community-centered activities and events all free and open to the public. Building Wide + Outside! | 1777456800 Wednesday, April 29, 2026 |
| Dance Studio A Private Event | Interested in renting our space for your next event?https://aaacc.org/rentals-2/ | 1776429000 Friday, April 17, 2026 |
| Dance Studio A Private Event | Interested in renting our space for your next event?https://aaacc.org/rentals-2/ | 1777033800 Friday, April 24, 2026 |
| HOLIDAY - CLOSED | 1779667200 Monday, May 25, 2026 - Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | |
| Black Film as Protest | Free Screening | 1778263200 Friday, May 8, 2026 |
| Red Carpet Premiere of “Pink Diamonds” the Movie | Pink Diamonds Movie Starring: Fillmore Slim, Cameron Smith, Carmelia Hamilton, Andre Chiles, Alicia Smith, Jeanette May Jackie Robison & More... | 1775934000 Saturday, April 11, 2026 |
| "If I Grow Up", a fashion show by ÉCLAIRÉS | If I Grow Up is a Fashion Show and immersive West African Market experience dedicated to bringing culture to the forefront of our guests and the broader San Francisco Bay Area community.The show is a journey through consciousness, highlighting the ... see more | 1775930400 Saturday, April 11, 2026 |
| Emory Douglas: In Our Lifetime | A special presentation by Emory Douglas about how his work as an artist intersects with his work in activism.Emory Douglas’ Some American History presentation is a special look into the work of Emory Douglas that traces his art alongside the ... see more | 1776362400 Thursday, April 16, 2026 |
| Emory Douglas: In Our Lifetime | A panel and program that discusses solidarity, movements, and parallels in between African American and API communities, activists, and artists. | 1781805600 Thursday, June 18, 2026 |
| Emory Douglas: In Our Lifetime | A special presentation by Emory Douglas about his technique and approaches as a visual artist.This is a special opportunity to learn about Emory Douglas’ technical process in creating some of his most iconic artworks with a special focus on his ... see more | 1777998600 Tuesday, May 5, 2026 |
| AiR Artist Talk and Engagement Series | This FREE public event will feature presentations from Latiece Brown and Chibuzor Darl Uzu of our Artists in Residence program.The AAACC Enterprising Creatives’ Artist Talks offer a unique opportunity to hear directly from emerging artists who are building sustainable creative ... see more | 1778176800 Thursday, May 7, 2026 |
| AiR Artist Talk and Engagement Series | This FREE public event will feature presentations from Gustavo Castillo and Isaiah Williams of our Artists in Residence program.The AAACC Enterprising Creatives’ Artist Talks offer a unique opportunity to hear directly from emerging artists who are building sustainable creative practices. ... see more | 1779991200 Thursday, May 28, 2026 |
| AiR Latiece Brown Final Showing | Details to come! | 1781200800 Thursday, June 11, 2026 - Thursday, May 28, 2026 |
| Nia Room Private Event | Interested in renting our space for your next event?https://aaacc.org/rentals-2/ | 1776337200 Thursday, April 16, 2026 |
| Community Day Wed | Wednesdays, come out to the AAACC and engage in various community-centered activities and events all free and open to the public. Building Wide + Outside! | 1778061600 Wednesday, May 6, 2026 |
| Community Day Wed | Wednesdays, come out to the AAACC and engage in various community-centered activities and events all free and open to the public. Building Wide + Outside! | 1778666400 Wednesday, May 13, 2026 |
| Community Day Wed | Wednesdays, come out to the AAACC and engage in various community-centered activities and events all free and open to the public. Building Wide + Outside! | 1779271200 Wednesday, May 20, 2026 |
| Community Day Wed | Wednesdays, come out to the AAACC and engage in various community-centered activities and events all free and open to the public. Building Wide + Outside! | 1779876000 Wednesday, May 27, 2026 |
| Community Day Wed | Wednesdays, come out to the AAACC and engage in various community-centered activities and events all free and open to the public. Building Wide + Outside! | 1780480800 Wednesday, June 3, 2026 |
| Community Day Wed | Wednesdays, come out to the AAACC and engage in various community-centered activities and events all free and open to the public. Building Wide + Outside! | 1781085600 Wednesday, June 10, 2026 |
| Community Day Wed | Wednesdays, come out to the AAACC and engage in various community-centered activities and events all free and open to the public. Building Wide + Outside! | 1781690400 Wednesday, June 17, 2026 |
| Community Day Wed | Wednesdays, come out to the AAACC and engage in various community-centered activities and events all free and open to the public. Building Wide + Outside! | 1782295200 Wednesday, June 24, 2026 |
| Community Day Sat | Saturdays, come out to the AAACC and engage in various community-centered activities and events all free and open to the public. Building Wide + Outside! | 1777716000 Saturday, May 2, 2026 |
| Community Day Sat | Saturdays, come out to the AAACC and engage in various community-centered activities and events all free and open to the public. Building Wide + Outside! | 1778320800 Saturday, May 9, 2026 |
| Community Day Sat | Saturdays, come out to the AAACC and engage in various community-centered activities and events all free and open to the public. Building Wide + Outside! | 1778925600 Saturday, May 16, 2026 |
| Community Day Sat | Saturdays, come out to the AAACC and engage in various community-centered activities and events all free and open to the public. Building Wide + Outside! | 1779530400 Saturday, May 23, 2026 |
| Community Day Sat | Saturdays, come out to the AAACC and engage in various community-centered activities and events all free and open to the public. Building Wide + Outside! | 1780135200 Saturday, May 30, 2026 |
| Community Day Sat | Saturdays, come out to the AAACC and engage in various community-centered activities and events all free and open to the public. Building Wide + Outside! | 1780740000 Saturday, June 6, 2026 |
| Community Day Sat | Saturdays, come out to the AAACC and engage in various community-centered activities and events all free and open to the public. Building Wide + Outside! | 1781344800 Saturday, June 13, 2026 |
| Community Day Sat | Saturdays, come out to the AAACC and engage in various community-centered activities and events all free and open to the public. Building Wide + Outside! | 1781949600 Saturday, June 20, 2026 |
| Community Day Sat | Saturdays, come out to the AAACC and engage in various community-centered activities and events all free and open to the public. Building Wide + Outside! | 1782554400 Saturday, June 27, 2026 |
| San Francisco Black Film Festival | 1781784000 Thursday, June 18, 2026 - Saturday, June 20, 2026 | |
| Black Family Reunion | The African American Art and Culture Complex is celebrating Juneteenth with an extended three day Black Family Reunion celebration. AAACC's Black Family Reunion is an annual event celebrating art, culture, community and Black liberation in San Francisco.Taking place from June ... see more | 1781740800 Thursday, June 18, 2026 - Sunday, June 21, 2026 |
| Westcoast Black Bottle Takeover Honoring Fillmore Slim | LUXURY. POWER. PRESTIGE. Welcome to the BLACK BOTTLE BOSSES Takeover, presented by The BBB — a high-level, upscale experience.THE LUC BELAIRE WEST COAST BLACK BOTTLE BOSSES PRESENT…THE SAN FRANCISCO BLACK BOTTLE TAKEOVERHosted by SLABMMG — The West Coast Black Bottle ... see more | 1778936400 Saturday, May 16, 2026 |
| Mackey's Corner Fundraiser | 1783767600 Saturday, July 11, 2026 | |
| Fillmore Action Planning Workshop | Topic: Health | 1777570200 Thursday, April 30, 2026 |
| Fillmore Action Planning Workshop | Topic: Housing | 1778175000 Thursday, May 7, 2026 |
| Fillmore Action Planning Workshop | Topic: Economic & Workforce Development | 1779211800 Tuesday, May 19, 2026 |
| Fillmore Action Planning Workshop | Topic: Placemaking, Arts & Culture | 1780594200 Thursday, June 4, 2026 |
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Community Day Every Saturday
Saturdays, come out to the AAACC and engage in various community-centered activities and events all free and open to the public. Building Wide + Outside, 10AM-4PM!
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AAACC Public Board Meeting
Community is invited to the upcoming Public Board Meeting for the African American Art and Culture Complex from 6-7PM.
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