Azubuike African American Council for the Arts

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Azubuike African American Council for the Arts Azubuike’s mission is to reconcile the racial divides that exist in our community through the arts. Thank You!

Azubuike would like to acknowledge and thank our 2020 Grantors. COVID-19 Relief Grantors:
Quad Cities Community Foundation
Scott County Regional Authority
Iowa Arts & Culture Emergency Relief Fund

LA Rebellion Film Watch Series Grantors:
Academy Motion Pictures Arts & Science
Humanities Iowa

Urban Exposure Summer Film Program Grantors:
Iowa Arts Council
Quad City Arts
Doris & Victor Day Foundation

Coloring Between the Lines Kid’s Art Program Grantors:
Rock Island Arts Guild
Rauch Family Foundation

Azubuike would also like to thank our Community Partners:

Urban Exposure Film Program Partner
The Figge Art Museum
Sankofa Performing Arts Ensemble
Steam on Wheels

We would also like to thank our Facebook Family & Friends
and everyone that supports Azubuike with their generous donations! Azubuike’s mission is to reconcile the racial divides that exist in our community by giving at-risk youth a voice to express themselves, be heard without bias, and spark a much larger conversation about race relations in the Quad Cities through the arts. Our vision is to use the arts to help us understand our past and show us how to shape our future while telling a compelling story about why our lives matter.

🎬 Auditions are happening this Saturday!There’s still time to audition for Between the Lines and Paper Kingdom, two orig...
10/21/2026

🎬 Auditions are happening this Saturday!

There’s still time to audition for Between the Lines and Paper Kingdom, two original short films created by young filmmakers in Azubuike’s Urban Exposure youth filmmaking program!

We’re looking for local adult and youth performers to bring these stories to life.

📅 Saturday, October 24 | 1–4 PM

📍 STEAM on Wheels
2106 4th Avenue, Rock Island, IL

Can’t make it in person? We’re also accepting self-tape auditions through October 24! Email [email protected] for audition details and to submit your self-tape.

We look forward to seeing more Quad Cities talent this weekend!

🎬 Now Casting! Urban Exposure Auditions – Round TwoWe’re holding another round of auditions for two original short films...
10/15/2026

🎬 Now Casting! Urban Exposure Auditions – Round Two

We’re holding another round of auditions for two original short films, Between the Lines and Paper Kingdom!

Azubuike’s Urban Exposure is a filmmaking program that gives young creatives in the Quad Cities hands-on experience in film production, storytelling, and filmmaking. After spending the summer developing their skills and creating original stories, our student filmmakers are preparing to bring their independent short films to life!

We’re looking for adult and young performers to fill speaking roles in both productions. Please review our casting flyer for available roles and character descriptions.

In-person auditions
📅 Saturday, October 24 | 1–4 PM
📍 STEAM on Wheels
2106 4th Avenue, Rock Island, IL

Can’t make it in person? We’re also accepting self-tape auditions through October 24!

To audition, email your name, headshot, and the role(s) you’re interested in to [email protected]. Self-tape submissions should also be sent to this address.

For in-person auditions, please prepare a monologue to perform. Script excerpts will also be provided. Performers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Come share your talent, gain experience on a local film production, and support the next generation of Quad Cities filmmakers! We encourage you to share this opportunity with anyone who may be interested.

Learn more about Urban Exposure: https://www.azubuikearts.org/urban-exposure

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Final day of our Pulling Focus African American Film Festival of The Quad Cities, check out the details below!⭐️

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318 East 7th Street, Suite 112
Davenport, IA
52803

Opening Hours

Tuesday 1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 1pm - 4pm
Thursday 1pm - 4pm
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 3pm

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