On October 30th The National Black Arts Festival recently hosted a star-studded celebration of black art at the Wolf Creek Amphitheater!
The night was filled with visual art, fashion, exquisite cuisine and some of Black Hollywood’s elite in the building. Headlining performers were Tweet, Keke Wyatt, and 9x Grammy-nominated artist, Marsha Ambrosius. There were also special appearances made throughout the evening from the City of South Fulton’s Mayor khalid kamau, Trina Braxton (WEtv’s The Braxtons), Terri J. Vaughn (Steve Harvey Show), Karon Joseph Riley (BET’s The Black Hamptons), Headkrack (Dish Nation), LaTavia Roberson (original member of R&B super group Destiny’s Child). The evening was hosted by Big Tigger (V-103’s The Big Tigger Show) with music by Debonair DJ Pnut (V103). There were also special performances from NBAF’s Move/Dance students, The Drew Charter Dance Ensemble, NBAF Artist Project Fund Recipients, Poetry on Peter, and a special $10,000 2024 Horizon Award for Emerging Artist presentation to harpist, Angelica Hairston. All in all there was dancing, good music, and art on display all in the name of supporting black artists.
NBAF Executive Director, Stephanie Owens says, “We are so fortunate to have the immense support of the NBAF community, especially because funding for arts programs continues to be cut around the country and for Black arts programs at an even more astronomical rate. That’s why NBAF’s mission remains critical as we are focused on providing Black artists with exposure and much-needed resources to support them in their creative endeavors. Black art has made a monumental impact on the world as we know it, and it’s important that we continue to give back and support it.”
For more information on the NBAF, its work, mission and events be sure to visit their website at www.nbaf.organd follow them on social media @nbaf.
NBAF Celebration Under the Stars
The NBAF Celebration Under the Stars is an upscale garden art party celebrating all that NBAF has accomplished throughout the year to present the best and brightest in Black art. This festival-style fundraiser features live performances, an artisan vendor market, a Fine Art print sale, food vendors and concessions, and more!
NBAF invests over $600,000 annually in the Black arts community via free public art programs, in-school youth arts education, artistic grants, and professional and career development training.
By supporting NBAF’s Celebration Under the Stars, you help sustain a vital resource for the funding, promotion, and appreciation of Black art!
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