The Pan-African Connection Bookstore, Art Gallery and Resource Center
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$100 per hour
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$600 per day
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Subsidized space available
- Availability Calendar (off-site)
The Pan-African Connection Bookstore, Art Gallery and Resource Center
https://www.panafricanconnection.com/ 4466 S Marsalis Ave, Dallas, TX 75216, USA
Akwete Tyehimba
[email protected]
214-943-8262
| Square Footage | 8200 sq. ft. |
| Max Occupancy | 216 persons |
| Accessibility | ADA compliant Accessible parking Accessible entrance Accessible restroom No stairs |
| Parking | Onsite parking (free) |
| Lighting | Windows Fluorescent |
| Walls | Sheetrocked and smooth White Hangable |
| Flooring | Other flooring |
| Stage | Platform stage Other stage |
| Seating | Flexible seating |
| Performance Space | Backstage Dressing rooms |
Type
Performance, Rehearsal, Exhibition, Studio Art, Meetings / Meetups, Workshops / Classes, Events, Screening, Readings
Disciplines
Dance, Theater, Music, Visual Arts
The Space
Akwete Tyehimba is the owner of the Pan-African Connection Bookstore and Resource Center, located in Dallas Texas. Her late husband Bandele Tyehimba passed in 2012, and Akwete with the help of her children and the community have forged forward to keep the store open.
The Pan-African Connection Bookstore and Resource Center was started in 1989. Akwete says, “The institution was the vision of her husband. As an organizer in the All African People's Revolutionary Party it was his objective to educate folks on the necessity of belonging to organizations working to move African People Forward. Thus sprouted the Pan-African Connection Bookstore, a revolutionary thinking institution created to guide African people towards the greatness, beauty and dignity of African History and culture.
Bandele and Akwete’s vision has manifested into one of the largest independent institutions of education and culture in the country. The Pan-African Connection is a community space which holds one of the largest collections of authentic African Art, Books on the Black /African experience, African Clothing, Jewelry, Shea Butter, and holistic health care products in the South.
The community institution and resource center/space seats comfortable 150 people, has a large stage for live performances, hosts lectures, children’s activities, classes (cooking, gardening, food coop, business development, health and wellness, etc.), workshops, festivals, community meetings and has served as a small business incubator for hundreds of local minority entrepreneurs. Akwete says, “We believe in putting our theories into practice. Over the past 30 years we have infused the children in the Dallas Independent School District with African Art and Culture workshops, received many community awards, and worked collectively with community organizations and leaders to transform the lives of people in the Dallas area.
Hourly Rental
$100 per hour
We have tables and chairs included in the $100 per hour fee.
Daily Rental
$600 per day
Subsidized space available (free)
For special consideration for no cost space please call 214-943-8262.
Rental Requirements
If security needed customer will pay for own security, and call for additional information.
Rules & Regulations
No events after 11 p.m.
Rental/Proposal Process
Book two months in advance if possible. You may call to check rental availability.
Cancellation Policy
A deposit of 50% is required. Cancelation within 2 weeks of event will forfeit half of the deposit.
The Basics
Equipment
Catering
The Pan-African Connection Bookstore, Art Gallery and Resource Center
4466 S Marsalis Ave, Dallas, TX 75216, USA
https://www.panafricanconnection.com/
Availability Calendar (off-site)
The Building
Akwete Tyehimba is the owner of the Pan-African Connection Bookstore and Resource Center, located in Dallas Texas. Her late husband Bandele Tyehimba passed in 2012, and Akwete with the help of her children and the community have forged forward to keep the store open.
The Pan-African Connection Bookstore and Resource Center was started in 1989. Akwete says, “The institution was the vision of her husband. As an organizer in the All African People's Revolutionary Party it was his objective to educate folks on the necessity of belonging to organizations working to move African People Forward. Thus sprouted the Pan-African Connection Bookstore, a revolutionary thinking institution created to guide African people towards the greatness, beauty and dignity of African History and culture.
Bandele and Akwete’s vision has manifested into one of the largest independent institutions of education and culture in the country. The Pan-African Connection is a community space which holds one of the largest collections of authentic African Art, Books on the Black /African experience, African Clothing, Jewelry, Shea Butter, and holistic health care products in the South.
The community institution and resource center/space seats up to 150 people, has a large stage for live performances, hosts lectures, children’s activities, classes (cooking, gardening, food coop, business development, health and wellness, etc.), workshops, festivals, community meetings and has served as a small business incubator for hundreds of local minority entrepreneurs. Akwete says, “We believe in putting our theories into practice. Over the past 30 years we have infused the children in the Dallas Independent School District with African Art and Culture workshops, received many community awards, and worked collectively with community organizations and leaders to transform the lives of people in the Dallas area.
She and her late husband have three children, Adjwoa, Bambata and Sekou.
Hours
Open After hours for special event.
Open Tuesday - Friday 11a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday 10a.m. -7 p.m.
Sunday 1p.m. - 5 p.m.
Parking
We are located in Glendale Shopping Center. Entire shopping Center parking is available for our customers.
Public Transportation
Dart bus #19 stops at Glendale Shopping Center
Accessibility
Venue is wheelchair accessible, customer bathrooms, convenient public transportation, Stage for live performances, three meeting spaces, and African Art on display.
Security
Security cameras, and security on request.
