Nia Cultural Center, Inc

05/29/2026

Get ready for an exciting evening at the Nia Cultural Center on June 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM! 🎨✨ Join us to unleash your creativity while sipping your favorite drink and celebrating Juneteenth with amazing friends—both old and new! No experience? No worries! Just bring your good vibes and get ready to paint, sip, and have a blast! Don’t miss this incredible in-person event! 📷

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05/29/2026

05/29/2026

As we prepare to celebrate Juneteenth, please remember to check our calendar for upcoming events to help us honor the Emancipation of our enslaved ancestors. At Nia, our mission is to host an array of programs and events that celebrate our history through the lens of the arts. Join us in this important celebration! 🎉✊🏿

05/28/2026

Get ready for an unforgettable evening! 🎶 Join us on Sunday, June 14th, at 4:00 PM at the Grand 1894 Opera House for the Emancipation Gospel Celebration featuring the incredible Four-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Karen Clark Sheard!

A true gospel music legend, Karen's unique multi-octave vocal range and powerful performances have inspired artists across genres, including Beyoncé and Mariah Carey. As a devoted wife, mother, and entrepreneur, her journey is rooted in family and faith. 💖

Don’t miss this chance to witness her amazing talent live! Mark your calendars and prepare for a night filled with uplifting music and inspiration. 🎤💕

05/26/2026

Check out this highlight reel from our Looking Back Brown Bag Lecture Series that took place in the gallery on Wednesday, May 20th! 🎤✨ David Mitchell and Sherman Boyer shared their insightful Reflections of Gospel Music in Galveston. Don't miss these incredible moments every third Wednesday of the month!

05/25/2026

🎉🌟 Memorial Day Special! 🌟🎉

Get ready to celebrate with us at the 5th Annual Emancipation Gospel Celebration Concert! 🎶 Join the NIA Cultural Center on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 4 PM, hosted at the beautiful historic 1894 Grand Opera House in Galveston, Texas.

🔥 Take advantage of our exclusive Memorial Day offer: 50% OFF your ticket! Just use promo code GOSPEL when you purchase.

Don’t miss this incredible event filled with uplifting music and community spirit! 🙌

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05/22/2026

🌟 Ignite the power of literacy for your child! 🌟

Our CDF Freedom Schools program empowers school-aged youth to enhance their reading and digital literacy skills through five core components:

📚 High-quality academic enrichment
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parent and family involvement
🤝 Social action and civic engagement
🌍 Intergenerational servant leadership development
🍏 Nutrition, health, and mental health

This year’s program runs from June 15th - July 17th, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM for Grades K-12. Engage your young scholars with relatable book characters and stories that resonate with them!

Enroll your student now! Contact us at (409) 599-8673. 📞

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05/21/2026

🎶✨ Get ready for an unforgettable evening! Join us on Sunday, June 14th, at 4:00 PM at the Grand 1894 Opera House for the Emancipation Gospel Celebration featuring the incredible Byron Cage, the “Prince of Praise”! 🙌🏾

With a legacy of chart-topping live albums and worship anthems like "The Presence of the Lord Is Here," Byron Cage has transformed gospel music and worship in the African American church. You won't want to miss this opportunity to experience his powerful ministry and uplifting music live! 🎤💖

Secure your tickets now at https://www.thegrand.com/shows/emancipation-gospel-celebration/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=organic_sm and be part of this amazing celebration!

05/20/2026

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 This year, we’re celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom Schools® through the Nia Cultural Center in Galveston, TX! 🎉✨

Join us for a transformative six-week program designed for students in grades K-12, running from June 15th - July 17th, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Our Freedom Schools® empower children to become strong, literate leaders, while providing essential summer reading enrichment to help close achievement gaps. 📚💪

Since our inception, we've proudly served over 900 students, and scholars in our program have gained an average of 8 to 10 months of reading skills! Let’s continue making a difference together! 🌍❤️

📞 For registration and more information, contact us at (409) 599-8673.

05/19/2026

🎉 Get ready for an exciting evening at the Nia Cultural Center on June 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM! 🎨 Join us to unleash your creativity while sipping your favorite drink and celebrating Juneteenth with amazing friends—both old and new! No experience? No worries! Just bring your good vibes and get ready to paint, sip, and have a blast! Don’t miss this incredible in-person event! 🥳

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05/19/2026

Get ready for an incredible experience at the Nia Cultural Center! 🎉 Join us for our exciting "Looking Back Brown Bag Lecture Series" featuring the amazing David Mitchell and Sherman Boyer! They're honoring the inspiring spiritual trailblazers of Galveston with their presentation, "Reflections of Gospel Music in Galveston." Don't miss this FREE event! Bring your lunch and a hunger for history! 🎶✨