Upcoming Shows

Friday, May 31

Clarence Muse Cafe Theater

Poets N' Jazz #5 - featuring Ron Amber Deloney & Zemill

Get Tickets

Saturday, June 1

Clarence Muse Cafe Theater

Poets N' Jazz #5 - featuring Ron Amber Deloney & Zemill

Get Tickets

Friday, June 7

Clarence Muse Cafe Theater

Downtown Dallas Comedy

Get Tickets

Host anEvent

Our pristine facility is the perfect place to host your event. From intimate private parties to corporate seminars, our 250,000 sq. ft. event space can accommodate any occasion.

Learn More

Become a Member

The Black Academy of Arts and Letters relies on its patrons to provide a foundation of support. Along with substantial tax deductions, personal and corporate members receive a wide range of membership benefits.

Learn More

Purchase Tickets

We have several ticket options and group based pricing that can accommodate your specific needs.

Learn More

40

Years Running

2,000

Shows & Counting

250,000

SQ. FT VENUE

600,000

Visitors A Year

Education

Learn All About Our Premiere Youth Programs

Learn More

Youth Initiative

We train our youth for excellence. The Black Academy of Arts and Letters has cultivated exceptional talent among youth in the performing, visual, literary and cinematic arts for over 40 years. Our iconic programs such as the Young Gifted & Black Artists, Promising Young Artists Series, Summer Arts Intensive Education Training Program with the Masters and our Summer Youth Arts Institute have attracted nationwide acclaim.