African Heritage Association of St. Louis

The AHA brings the St. Louis community together by offering several programs throughout the year. Since 1991, we have sponsored the annual St. Louis African Arts Festival. This three-day family affair is held over the Memorial Day weekend at the World's Fair Pavilion in Forest Park. It is free and open to the public. The event offers a variety of activities to engage our community in African and African American culture. Activities include a marketplace, performing and visual arts, as well as education programs. AHA has an outreach program with elementary school children and local recreation centers throughout the year which culminates with an art display at the festival. Community forums/programs designed to inform our community will be provided in the fall and spring to further dialogue and interest. When financially possible, the AHA presents internationally renowned artists to St. Louis such as the internationally renowned Soweto Gospel Choir (based in South Africa). This concert was held in 2018 and received rave reviews.  In addition to support from state and local arts agencies, the AHA has also received financial support from PNC Bank, Carrollton Bank, and the St. Louis Community College.