International Marketplace
NBAF presents The International Marketplace at Centennial Olympic Park in the heart downtown Atlanta, Thursday, July 12, through Sunday, July 15, 2012. The International Marketplace features artists and artisans from all over the world including Senegal, Ghana, Mali, South Africa, Haiti Brazil, Canada, India, Jamaica and Barbados; offering paintings, sculpture, fabrics, clothing, [...]
NBAF Presents 2012 National Black Arts Festival
Renowned Worldwide for Showcasing the Very Best of the Culture of the African Diaspora, NBAF presents 2012 National Black Arts Festival, July 6-15, in Atlanta – “the premier festival of its kind in the United States.” (US Congress H. Res 1286) Conversation & Panels Theatre Performances NBAF Gala: A Ruby Evening Turner Voices First Glance Teen Arts Competition [...]
NBAF 2012 Gala
The 2012 Gala will celebrate A Ruby Evening with tributes to the legendary actress Ruby Dee. Guests will enjoy a gala cocktail reception before the main event, featuring film clips from Ruby Dee’s career and other special effects. The auction will be a special feature and guests will be treated to live music from the [...]
International Call For Entries: First Glance Teen Film, Visual Arts & Poetry Competition
We Are Looking For the Next Great Filmmaker, Screenwriter, Animator, and Composer Enter the First Glance Teen Arts Competition Now! NBAF invites artists, between the ages of 14 and 18, to submit their best work in one of the following categories: Digital/Media Arts (animation, graphic design, etc.) Film Screen/Script Writing Spoken Word Music Composition [...]
NBAF Announces Dr. Michael Simanga to Lead Organization as New Executive Director
NBAF (National Black Arts Festival), a non-profit organization dedicated to the celebration of the arts and culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora, announced its selection of Dr. Michael Simanga as Executive Director of NBAF. As the new Executive Director, Dr. Simanga will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of NBAF’s operation. He will also guide the administrative, [...]
