National Black Arts Festival

Mission The mission of NBAF is to engage, cultivate and educate diverse audiences about the arts and culture of the African Diaspora and provide opportunities for artistic and creative expression. Company Overview NBAF is a cultural leader renowned worldwide for showcasing the very best of the culture of the African Diaspora for more than two decades. NBAF has connected artists, businesses, civic organizations, neighborhoods and diverse audiences through our programs. Recognizing that art is key to providing community with a positive avenue for self-improvement and enrichment; NBAF uplifts, inspires and connects communities all around the world through its annual summer festival, year-round humanities events and its education and public programs. Description In addition to the National Black Arts Festival, NBAF offers comprehensive educational and humanities programs throughout the year, with the intent of providing a unique opportunity to promote understanding between diverse communities utilizing art and culture

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Mission The mission of NBAF is to engage, cultivate and educate diverse audiences about the arts and culture of the African Diaspora and provide opportunities for artistic and creative expression. Company Overview NBAF is a cultural leader renowned worldwide for showcasing the very best of the culture of the African Diaspora for more than two decades. NBAF has connected artists, businesses, civic organizations, neighborhoods and diverse audiences through our programs. Recognizing that art is key to providing community with a positive avenue for self-improvement and enrichment; NBAF uplifts, inspires and connects communities all around the world through its annual summer festival, year-round humanities events and its education and public programs. Description In addition to the National Black Arts Festival, NBAF offers comprehensive educational and humanities programs throughout the year, with the intent of providing a unique opportunity to promote understanding between diverse communities utilizing art and culture. On the occasion of its 20th Anniversary, the U.S. Congress honored NBAF for its importance to the “…cultural fabric of greater Atlanta and all of America…” and recognized NBAF’s highly acclaimed National Black Arts Festival as “…the premier festival of its kind in the United States”. General Information NBAF is an Atlanta-based, non-profit arts and cultural organization. NBAF has presented over 1,000 artists to more than 2,000,000 people; and serves more than 20,000 children annually through its signature children programs. NBAF presents the art and culture of the African Diaspora in all arts disciplines and presentation formats including music, dance, theater, film, literary arts and visual arts. In addition, NBAF offers comprehensive educational and humanities programs year-round with the intent of providing a unique opportunity to promote understanding between diverse communities utilizing art and culture. NBAF showcases artists of African descent while exploring their impact on world cultures.

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