2022 Programs
NBAF and Elevate Atlanta present the
“Black to Life” Film Fest
This festival sets the stage to celebrate Short Black and White films composed of narratives that reflect the physical, mental and spiritual spaces from black creatives transitioning through day-to-day obstacles, moments of joy, and self-awareness during our global post-pandemic.
Black to Life Short Film Fest is a free public art program. We will be screening 6 Black & White films and will award the top 3 films.
NBAF presents “Be Free: Rhymes & Rhythm”
“A Poetry and Dance Experience”
NBAF presented “Be Free: Rhymes & Rhythm” a Black August celebration celebrating poetry and dance. We highlighted local black creatives and black businesses who came together to express black liberation. Hosted by Miyana Sarver, curator of @poertyonpeters, and featuring a choreographed dance performance from Debõrah Hughes, artistic director of AOVO & Company, and house DJ set from Dj November Rose.
We also featured a Pop-up photos session from ATL favorite creative, Chilly O at the iconic Stankonia Recording Studios. Guests enjoyed food truck eats and complimentary cocktails.
NBAF partnered with #ARTiculateATL2022 for their 10-Year Anniversary Celebration
Attendees were able to release their inner artist and express themselves in The NBAF Splatter Room—a fun and interactive experience sponsored by NBAF. This art activation allowed attendees to paint Jackson Pollock style on the community art canvas in the outdoor social area.
The event also featured original artwork from 25 different artists each night, complimentary cocktails from BOMBAY SAPPHIRE®, or wine provided by House of Brown, food trucks, and free parking.
The Art of Collecting: IRL vs. URL
“Traditional vs. Virtual Art Collecting”
On Friday, July 22nd at The Gathering Spot, NBAF partnered with Articulate ATL for a lively and informative discussion on traditional versus virtual art collecting. The panel was moderated by Floyd Hall and featured a digital exhibit curated by NBAF highlighting 10 amazingly talented artists including some NBAF Artist Project Fund cohort members as well as 2021 NBAF Horizon Award winner Jamie Harris and more. Guests were able to mingle, enjoy lite bites and complimentary cocktails by Bombay Sapphire.
NBAF presents: “EMPOWER HOUR”
A Series of Workshops curated for the Career Minded Artists
NBAF presented its first in person EMPOWER HOUR
“Managing Multiple Streams of Income”
On May 26th, 2022 NBAF hosted an in-person panel discussion about “How To Manage Multiple Streams Of Income”. The panelists came with a wealth of knowledge as it related to generating and maintaining multiple streams of income. We had special guests Kevin (WAK) Williams (Visual Artist), Melissa Mitchell (Visual Artist), DL Warfield (Visual Artist), and Brenda Moorer (Performing Artist) as moderated by Arts Community Activist Sumayyah Ali.
“WE THE PEOPLE”
Community Block Party
NBAF X Maverick ATL’s “We The People” was a success! Over 300+ in attendance for a day of Art, music, shopping, great food, and an even greater time. Take a look at the recap video and images to check out the day in review.
2021 Programs
RESURGENCE: A BLACK FILM FESTIVAL
““Resurgence” Black Film Festival was beautiful!
Thank you to our filmmakers, partners, curator, host and attendees for an incredible evening!
This year’s theme “Resurgence” addressed the collective human experience, in which we’ve all had to overcome something or someone to move us forward and reignite the possibility of a brighter future. We highlighted films that deal with the human complexity of harsh realities, where people are faced with unimaginable things yet remain triumphantly victorious all the same. Featured films showcased the realities of what this past year has meant and how we were still able to find moments of reprise and joy.
ARTIQUE
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“Artique” was an amazing and brilliant experience!
Event participants enjoyed food and spirits from black owned vendors, while listening to the melodic tunes from our participating artists including NBAF 2020 Horizon Awards Winner Troop Brand.
Thank you to the artists, vendors and attendees for making “Artique” such a success!
SABBATH AFTERNOON
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Sabbath Afternoon was a beautiful and intimate experience!
Thank you to Gibron Shepperd and our partners The Wrens Nest, SCAD, and Nourish in Black!
ARTISTS OF COLOR
NBAF was proud to work with and support Artists of Color ATL (AOC): “Artist Check-In,” an online interview style show, where Darrell Grant of Black Theatre Group, LLC shines a spotlight on the magnificent work of Artists of Color in Atlanta.
AOC regularly broadcasts artist interview segments, new work, upcoming projects and artists can turn to members of the Facebook group for feedback & support.
Click Here to take a look at the February 5th session.
Click Here to view the February 12th session.
Click Here to view the February 19th session.
Click Here to view the February 26th session.
ELDER’S PROJECT VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE
In partnership with Freedom Park Conservancy, National Black Arts was joined by over 170 attendees for our virtual experience: Sowing the Imagination to commemorate the public art installation by Masud Olufani. Attendees joined from all over the state to learn the richness of David T. Howards legacy and how the elders have sustained its existence today.
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Click Here to listen to Elder Roots and Tree by cellist, Okorie Johnson
2020 Programming Recap
NBAF 2020 Recap
NBAF’s STUDY HALL for FILMMAKERS
“Break Into the Industry”
NBAF’s “THRILLER NIGHTS” DRIVE IN FILM FESTIVAL
October 30th & November 1st 2020
NBAF’s “AMARE’ (to love)” DRIVE IN FILM FESTIVAL – JULY 23 & 24, 2020
A Drive-In Ft. Black Filmmakers in Atlanta Celebrating Love, Joy, Community and Blackness
2020 Virtual Programming Recap
NBAF is now offering weekly programs hosted by talented artists in our community. As part of the NBAForward campaign, these virtual programs highlight our commitment to provide a platform for artists to do what they do best. Featuring virtual classes by art professionals, live entertainment jam sessions, and timely forums dedicated to helping artists save, rethink and innovate, these virtual programs are geared toward black artists and all that they do behind the scenes to bring art to life. See below for the calendar of events.
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