The NBAF (National Black Arts Festival) is one of the premier national and international celebrations of the art, music and culture of people of African descent. The mission of the 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. The NBAF celebrates the arts in three ways:
1. Education and Public programs
2. Year-round programming
3. A summer festival
NBAF produces year-round education programming, as well as events presented in collaboration with our partners, in addition to the annual summer festival for which the organization is named. Recognized as an innovator in the arts, NBAF was awarded a $1 million, 5-year restricted grant to participate in Leading for the Future (LFF), a program funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and administered by the Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF).
The NBAF Gala, the biggest fundraiser of the year, has become one of the hottest tickets in Atlanta. Always the talk of the town, this year will be no different. You never know what artists you will find sitting at your table or what amazing auction item you will find.Return to an era bygone, where the women were glamous, the men were cool cats and the music was stompin’. NBAF invites you to Stormy’s Supper Club in the Grand Atrium where you will be dazzled by Joe Gransden and his 16-piece Big Band, jazz singers and dancers. A Gala which promises to be a swingin’ evening of glitzy entertainment, glorious food and glamorous evening wear. Reserve early as seating is limited. Formal evening wear or 1920′s period attire is requested.
