EVENTS
🎉 Exciting News!
We are thrilled to announce our 13th annual SF MODEFA (San Francisco Modern Ethnic Fashion Week Gala), hosted by African Arts Academy, happening on Sunday, June 15th, 2025, at Saint Mary’s Cathedral located at 1111 Gough Street, SF, CA 94109.
Join us on this special father’s day for an unforgettable celebration of International Ethnic Day and Juneteenth, featuring a vibrant fashion runway show, vendor pop-up, people’s choice beauty pageant, community engagement, succulent exotic food, business networking, and a thought-provoking panel on the intersection of arts, culture and technology.
CONFIRMED ATTENDEES:
Fiona Ma (California Treasurer CPA)
Brigette LeBlanc (President of Black Chamber of Commerce)
Frederick Jordan (Former Black Chamber of Commerce)
Margaret Mitchell (Epi Spa)
Getty Images Photographer Mark Gunter Confirmed!
MC: Nado Emmenuel Host at KALW
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Modern Ethnic Fashion Show, is brought to you by African Arts Academy and produced by African Arts Academy and Fely Productions, showcasing high end ethnically aspired fashion designs from around the world, with great exhibitors combined with wearable technological innovation, highlighting entertainment with live music, standup comedy, art auction, food and more.
Mission:
To create a unique event that promotes cultural diversity, make the city of SAN FRANCISCO a unique destination for multi-culturally conscious event showcase that will attract locals and tourist alike. Help raise fund to establish in San Francisco, African Arts Academy, as a one stop institution specialized in the education of arts and craft originating from Africa, and the its diaspora.
Our Goal:
Giving an opportunity to both established and up and coming talents to get the right exposure.
Encourage a greater participation of minority artists in the show business industry to become self sufficient, raise awareness and demonstrate their contribution in the economy locally and internationally.
Encourage high tech industries to invest into the creative business such as art, music as well as the increasing wearable innovation fashion, and more.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
June 15, 5PM
Saint Mary's Cathedral
1111 Gough St, SF, CA 94103
Sunday June 15, 5PM - 10PM SAINT MARY'S CATHEDRAL 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco CA 94109
PARKING & SHUTTLES
Vallet Parking is only available to the VIP tickets, please let us know in advanced.
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