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- Sat 07 May07SatMay2022 Film Educational Workshops/Online WebinarMay 07, 1:00 PM EDT – Jun 25, 4:00 PM EDTOnline WebinarAn 8 Week Crash Course on Film Production. Learn all the aspects of making a film, while making a Horror Film!!
- Sun 08 May08SunMayEducated Actors 2022 (Acting Workshops)/WebinarMay 08, 1:00 PM EDT – Jun 26, 4:00 PM EDTWebinarA 7 Week Crash Course on Script Breakdown,Audition Techniques, and more...
- Sat 05 Mar05SatMarPaint is Poetry (Painting & Poetry Writing Workshop)/QueensMar 05, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM ESTQueens, 22-25 Jackson Avenue Long Island City Queens, Queens, NY 11101, USAPaint is Poetry (painting & poetry workshop)
- Sat 05 Mar05SatMarCelebrating A.P.T. & The Black Arts Movement/QueensMar 05, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM ESTQueens, 22-25 Jackson Avenue Long Island City Queens, Queens, NY 11101, USABlackMass has invited the Afrikan Poetry Theatre to host a program focused on the storied and inspirational history as a center and generator for art, music, education, and community located in Jamaica, Queens.
- Sun 27 Feb27SunFebA.P.T. Black History Month Film Festival 2022/QueensFeb 27, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM ESTQueens, 36-01 35th Ave, Queens, NY 11106, USABlack Speculative Fiction (Journey of the Black Creative), at the Bartos Screening Room. Hosted by Tuffy Questell and Vernon “Smij” Williams. In honor of Black History Month, with our community partner Museum of the Moving Image, we present our annual Black Film Celebration.
- May 15, 2021, 3:00 PM EDT – Jun 26, 2021, 3:00 PM EDTA.P.T. Film Education Series 2021An 8 week course on all aspects of filmmaking and the business of the film industry.
- Thu 15 Apr15ThuAprEducated Actors 2021/Educated Actors 2021Apr 15, 2021, 6:00 PM EDT – May 27, 2021, 8:40 PM EDTEducated Actors 20216 Week Crash Course In Acting & Audition Techniques.
- Feb 06, 2021, 4:00 PM EST – Feb 28, 2021, 7:20 PM ESThttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO_kqruXrLCelebrating the journey of the Black Film Creative. Screenings of independent films created by The African Diaspora. Hosted by Samson Styles, plus Panel Discussion "The State of Black Film", Hosted by Tiffany Joy (Museum of The Moving Image). Airing on Youtube Feb6th through the 28th.
- Sun 27 Dec27SunDec41st. KWANZAA Music & Dance Festival/YouTube.com/APTtvDec 27, 2020, 4:20 PM – 7:20 PM ESTYouTube.com/APTtvA Virtual Cultural Music & Arts Festival Recorded Live From Jamaica Performing Arts Center, To Your Home, For The Entire Family To Enjoy!!
- Sat 15 Aug15SatAugCommunity Empowerment Day/Location is TBDAug 15, 2020, 5:00 PM – 9:20 PM EDTLocation is TBDHonoring Institutions, organizations, & Stakeholders in Economic Achievement & Excellence in Community Service
- Mon 20 Jul20MonJulHow To Publish A Children's Book/Zoom Video CommunicationsJul 20, 2020, 6:30 PM EDT – Aug 19, 2020, 8:30 PM EDTZoom Video CommunicationsThis Summer, award-winning author and publisher, Delicia B. Davis, leads a remarkable workshop for creative artists seeking to start and finish their children’s book ! With hands on activities, expert guest instructors, industry insight, and top notch artists onboard. Register Now!!
- Wed 27 May27WedMayMake Up Master Class 2020/Zoom Video CommunicationsMay 27, 2020, 4:13 PM – 4:28 PM EDTZoom Video CommunicationsLearn The Business of being a Freelance Make Up Artist. Learn tricks and tips on skin care and make for people of color. Learn Photo,Film, and Special Effects Make Up.
- Sun 10 May10SunMayEducated Actors 2020/Zoom CommunicationsMay 10, 2020, 6:40 PM EDT – Jun 15, 2020, 3:51 PM EDTZoom CommunicationsOur 6th installment of our acting program. Students Learn The Business of Acting,On Screen Training, Monologues,Headshots, etc.
- Apr 18, 2020, 6:20 PM EDT – May 06, 2020, 8:20 PM EDTZoom Video CommunicationsOur 5th Installment of our filmmaking workshops,Students learn the business of filmmaking, camera, lights, scoring, producing, film budgeting, and create a short film that is shown at The Black History Month Film Festival at The Museum of The Moving Image.
