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AFRICAN ARTS...

Education Based Programming.

• Schools
• In Community
• Summer Camps
• Field Trips

ODUNDE

• African Harvest Celebration
• Annual Fundraiser
• African MarketPlace
• Presentations

Y.F.E.P.

• Rites of Passage Experience (R.O.P.E.)'s
• It's A Gurl Thang
• Career Pathways
• Elders Council
• Youth Committe for Africa Cultures

R.V.C.D.

• State Certified
• City of Seattle Endorsed
• Implementation Team
• Neighborhood Partnerships and Collaborations
• Memberships to Unify 5 neighborhoods through Arts & Culture

A.C.A.C.

• Facility Name
• Community Advisory Board
• Oversight Committee
• Program Provider
• Property Manager/Curator
• Indoor Multipurpose Gallery 
• Outdoor enclosed Amphitheater
• Learning Center
• ADEFUA Office
• 2 Artist Work Spaces

www.adefuacenter.org

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ADEFUA 2025 - 40th Year Anniversary​

Join us and celebrate us all year long!

January
‘The Legacy of ADEFUA’ Testimonials
Conducted by Black Box Digital Films

February
The Legacy of ADEFUA
Community Leader should register for interviews.

March 8th
Celebrating the Life & Legacy of
Dr. Maxine Mimms
The Evergreen State College, Tacoma

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March 22nd
Rites of Passage
It’s A Girl Thang Potluck Gathering

April 25th, 26th, 27th
Seattle World Percussion Society
World Rhythm Festival
Location:
Rainier Arts Center/Columbia Park

May 3rd
ADEFUA Board Opportunity Day!
Rainier Arts Center, 
1:00pm-3:00pm
Community Event 

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June 28th-July 6
“AZAN (Have Fun) Afua’’
Carnival | 8 Day Eastern Caribbean
​Boat Cruise
St. Thomas, San Juan, Amber Cove/Dominican Republic, and Grand Turk
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August 15th
ADEFUA’s Day Of Action: Media Day
Inviting local Leaders in Community to Speak on Cultural Supports in Rainier Valley.
​Rainier Arts Center
4:00pm-6:00pm

September 13th
​ Rainier Valley Creative District
4th Anniversary - Bus Tour of Rainier Valley

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October 1st
Odunde Festival 2025 Tickets
Tickets go on sale!

Nov 14-15-16th
“The Legacy of ADEFUA”
Location: Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute
Fri. Nov 14 - Artist Meet & Greet Reunion 7:00-9:00pm
Sat. 5:00pm-8:00pm, Odunde 2025 Gala/Dinner/Film Premiere Sun. 12:00pm-6:00pm African MarketPlace, Master Workshops

Legacy of Adefua June 2024

African Drumming and Dance Classes for Youth and Adults!

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​​AFRICAN ARTS FOR ALL TO SEE

​School Programs

​ADEFUA works in the preservation of Folkloric West African Cultures to youth and children. We are available to present performances, educational workshops and inter-active celebrations for all occasions.
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​Community Dance & LIVE Drumming Class

​Would you like to exercise by learning West African Dance to live drumming? You will learn basic, yet energetic dance movements with others. Come weekly to take a trip to Africa on the dance floor with Afua Kouyate and Aboubacar 'Boka" Kouyate will orchestrate the live drumming for the dancers! There will be an end of the class exhibit for your friends and family. 

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KEEPING AFRICAN CULTURE ​VIBRANT

Up-beat interactive music and dance presentations to the public, Sharing rich traditions from West-African Cultures.

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