Support NBAF and our artist community!
NBAF is a nonprofit organization with a 34-year history of excellent artistic and educational programming across music, dance, theater, film, visual and literary arts that has evolved from a seasonal festival to annual programming showcasing artists of African descent who create, innovate and produce extraordinary work.
Our mission is to expose, educate, engage, and entertain audiences as we present and support artists of African descent while broadening cultural experiences.
We look forward to your financial support as we continue to purposefully and meaningfully celebrate black art that inspires us all.
NBAF: 2021 Recap
NBAF's theme for 2021 has been "Rising Above" symbolizing our collective effort to move forward and ascend to new heights together through creating quality, enriching programming intersecting across multiple artistic disciplines. Take a look at our 2021 accomplishments!
Youth Programs
NBAF's Move/Dance! and NextGen Artists Programs seek to inspire positive self-esteem through artistic expression via arts education programs in partnership with Atlanta Public Schools.
Artist Project Fund
In 2021, the Artist Project Fund evolved to take support beyond a relief stipend providing artists with both financial and business support resources to be successful in the marketplace and ensure projects thrive.
2021 Fashion Forward Student Design Competition
Fine Art + Fashion brings together lovers of art and fashion. Among them are Georgia's students who are emerging talents in fashion design and compete in the Fashion Forward Student Design Competition.
Fashion Forward Student Competition Winners:
E'Naiyah S. Frazier
Ian Carlo Vicente
Ifeade Adedokun
2021 Horizon Award Winners
This year NBAF hosted its 2nd annual Horizon Awards during the Ascend 2021 Gala.
2021 Horizon Award Recipients:
Film Award Recipient: Nakia Stephens
Music Award Recipient: Victor Jackson
Visual Arts Award Recipient: Jamie Harris
Public Programs
Public Programs curates quarterly activations that position NBAF at the forefront of entertainment and provides exposure for Black Artists by creating programming that intersects multiple artistic disciplines.
Thank you so much for all of your support in 2021. Please donate today and partner with us in this important work in 2022 and beyond!
Additional NBAF donation opportunities:
Donate via Paypal OR Donate on the NBAF Website
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