The Black Art Gala Foundation and Green Book of Tampa Bay, Inc., in partnership with the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 101.5 The Vibe, Symphonic Distribution, The Tampa EDITION, The Barrymore Hotel, and Crown Royal hosted the Fourth Annual Black Art Gala. The annual event takes place at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts. The prestigious evening celebrates iconic visual and performing artists as well as community leaders that have shaped the cultural landscape both locally and beyond. The Fifth Annual Black Art Gala returns February 28, 2027.