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02/03/2026 - 02/28/2026 | Bayreuth

100 years Black History Month Celebration

In honor of the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, Iwalewahaus proudly announces
“100 Years of Black History in Bayreuth” a landmark exhibition and cultural event that
commemorates a century of storytelling, resilience, and artistic brilliance within the Black
Bayreuth community.

Scheduled from 3rd February 2026 until 28th February 2026 at Iwalewahaus, this exhibition
showcases an exciting array of pieces from both celebrated and upcoming artists from among the students. Curators of the exhibition are also students from the University of Bayreuth who focus on theirs studys on African Verbal and Visual Arts. Displaying paintings,photography,media and performances.

This exhibition is not only a tribute to the past, but a powerful call to the future. For 100
years, art has been a vessel for truth-telling, liberation, and joy in Black communities.
Iwalewahaus celebrates that legacy while uplifting the voices shaping the next century.
The public is warmly invited to celebrate the legacy of Black history in Bayreuth.
Opening Date : 3rd February 2026, including a vernissage from 5-9 pm
Closing Date : 28th February 2026
Venue : Iwalewahaus
Additional opening hours by arrangement.

Information on participating / attending:
Please arrange an opening via E-Mail

Date:

02/03/2026 17:00 - 02/28/2026

Event venue:

Iwalewahaus der Universität Bayreuth, Wölfelstr.2
95448 Bayreuth
Bayern
Germany

Target group:

Journalists, Teachers and pupils

Email address:

Relevance:

transregional, national

Subject areas:

Art / design, Cultural sciences, Social studies

Types of events:

Exhibition / cultural event / festival

Entry:

01/22/2026

Sender/author:

Jennifer Opel

Department:

Pressestelle

Event is free:

yes

Language of the text:

English

URL of this event: http://idw-online.de/en/event80828


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