The Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) is back on February 6 -19, 2024. Running across two weeks, this celebration of film, art and culture marks the 32nd year. The annual event will take place at the Cinemark Baldwin Hills & XD as well as Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza in Los Angeles.
The Pan African Film Festival
PAFF will present film screenings, industry panels and social events all centered around the Black experience. The event features more than than 140 film screenings, including Q&As and in-depth discussions with attending filmmakers from all over the globe.
PAFF ArtFEST
Additionally, PAFF hosts an ArtFEST which will spotlight over 100 established and emerging fine artists and unique craftspeople from all over the world. The artistic aesthetic of the art exhibition is rooted in Africa and its Diaspora. The selected artists present their creative works in various media. This includes: oil on canvas, watercolor and pastels, acrylic paper, glass, ceramics, metal, cloth, plastic, wax, wire, leather, and stone.
Zebi Designs
Zebi a talented painter & ceramicist will be exhibiting work once again this year. Originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil, Zebi received her Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design. The artist also studied architecture and classic sculpture.
Zebi creates her art
After living in London for a couple of years, Zebi traveled around Europe, Asia and Australia. She finally settled in Los Angeles in 1986. Then in 1991, she started her career as a ceramist which has gained her much recognition. Find out more on her website – http://zebidesigns.com
Fashions / Home Decor/ Jewelry
In addition to fine art and one-of-a-kind crafts, the ArtFEST also features the best in designer and traditional fashions, jewelry, home decor, fashion accessories and so much more! Representing the perfect mix of both art and culture, the PAFF ArtFEST brings out over 100K+ visitors from all over Los Angeles, across the country, and around the world. It is an experience in and of itself that guarantees something for every taste and every budget.
Sponsors & History
The PAFF ArtFEST is sponsored in part by grants from The Los Angeles County Arts Commission and the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
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What: The Pan African Film & Arts Festival
Where: Films held at various locations (check website) ArtFEST – Baldwin Hills-Crenshaw Plaza, 3650 Martin Luther King Blvd., LA 90008
When: February 8-19, 2024, Films (see website) ArtFEST – M-S: 10am – 9pm; Sundays: 11am – 7pm
Website: https://www.paff.org
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