2021 Programming
RESURGENCE: A BLACK FILM FESTIVAL
Black Creativity survived and thrived during the pandemic but that did not come without overcoming obstacles and confronting hard realities to remain focused, resilient, and hopeful.
This year’s theme “Resurgence” addresses 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 are highlighting films that deal with the human complexity of harsh realities, where people are faced with unimaginable things yet remain triumphantly victorious all the same. We will feature films that showcase the realities of what this past year has meant and how we were still able to find moments of reprise and joy.
RESURGENCE: A BLACK FILM FESTIVAL
October 14th
Plaza Atlanta Theatre
7:30pm – 10:00pm
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’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.
Artist Project Fund
The Artist Project Fund is an initiative that NBAF created in 2020 as a COVID Relief Fund and is now a program that helps to support artists through their career.
Click the button below to learn more about recent recipients of the Artist Project Fund.
With the support of this community, NBAF was able to provide 15 artists, like Jessica Udeh (featured above), with small stipends in April to help them continue their work.
Jessica Udeh is an Igbo-American self-taught visual + sound artist and creative director. She is also the founder of CHIAMAKA.STUDIO, a virtual art archive and conceptual design studio. Jessica’s practice is mixed/multimedia with a focus on collaging and soundscaping.
Click here to see more of Jessica’s artwork
Please consider supporting us in this effort at the link below.
We are especially grateful to our premiere sponsor, Warner Media & AT&T for their generous $25,000 donation to The Artist Project Fund.
Additional corporate donors that have helped us in this effort are: Annie E. Casey Foundation, Community Foundation and JP Morgan Private Bank.
If you are an artist who needs assistance on a project that’s been impacted by COVID-19, please apply below:
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