Black Art In America Debuts at Inaugural Atlanta Art Fair with a Curated Showcase of Trailblazing Artists
Black Art In America Debuts at Inaugural Atlanta Art Fair with a Curated Showcase of Trailblazing Artists
Black Art In America (BAIA) Gallery is excited to announce its debut at the highly anticipated inaugural Atlanta Art Fair, October 3-6, 2024, at the historic Pullman Yards. This landmark event will feature BAIA’s exclusive presentation of six groundbreaking artists, including four whose works are rooted in Atlanta’s vibrant art scene.
Attendees will have the rare opportunity to engage with new relief sculptures by Jamaal Barber, who is making waves with his recent commission for Freedom Park’s Temporary Sculpture Program. Highlighted also will be Traci Mims, whose accolades include winning the 2023 Atlanta Printmakers Biennial and a recent acquisition into the Coca-Cola fine art collection. Art enthusiasts will marvel at Najee Dorsey's evocative "This My Baldwin," which has captivated audiences at the Atlanta Mayor’s Gallery and the New York Academy of Art. Additionally, Alfred Conteh’s monumental "Pat and Lil' Pat," a standout from Art Basel Miami, will be prominently displayed. BAIA’s participation in this prestigious fair also marks the introduction of two emerging Nigerian talents: Akinola Taoheed and Sophia Chioma, who represent the next generation of artistic innovation within the gallery’s esteemed roster.
This event is BAIA’s second global art fair appearance in just eight months. Despite a challenging market BAIA has experienced a 25% growth in sales from the previous year. This impressive growth underscores BAIA’s role as a dynamic force in the art world, dedicated to expanding the horizons of both new and seasoned collectors.
Alfred Conteh "Pat and Lil Pat"
Join us at the Atlanta Art Fair to experience cutting edge contemporary art and witness compelling narratives of artists shaping the future. Black Art In America booth #A15
For media inquiries, high-resolution images, or to schedule interviews, please contact: info@blackartinamerica.com
Taoheed Akinola "Odyssey" Sophia Chioma "Radiant Thread"
Black Art In America (BAIA) is a multifaceted arts company and gallery based in Atlanta Georgia. Since 2010, our mission has been to document, preserve and promote the contributions of the African American arts community. In the last 14 years, BAIA has generated thousands of hours of free original content and educational tools. Represented hundreds of artists, conducted member workshops, underwritten article profiles on artists, collectors and industry professionals as well as produced fine art shows in major markets across the country that were free and open to the public.
The gallery is located at 1802 Connally Drive, East Point,
GA 30344 * 404 565 1493.
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More about Atlanta Art Fair and Art Market Productions (AMP)
As the first global art fair for one of the fastest-growing art hubs in the United States, the debutAtlanta Art Fair will showcase artworks by over 100 artists, presented by leading cultural
partners and around 60 exhibitors, including several galleries from Atlanta: Alan Avery Art Company, Day & Night Projects, Dunwoody Gallery, Fay Gold Gallery, Gallery Anderson Smith, Hawkins Headquarters, Jackson Fine Art, Johnson Lowe Gallery, Marcia Wood Gallery, Maune Contemporary, The Object Space, Poem 88, Sandler Hudson Gallery, Spalding Nix Fine Art, and Whitespace.
The launch of Atlanta Art Fair comes amid growing recognition of the city as an arts hub in the United States and a pressing need for the city’s art market to have a centralized, commercial meeting point. The fair aims to be an inclusive platform that empowers the local art community by celebrating its unique history and enhancing its existing community of artists, galleries, institutions, collectors, and cultural events. The event anticipates strong engagement from Atlanta-based collectors, art enthusiasts, and professionals from across the industry.
A division of a21, AMP (Art Market Productions) is a creative events firm that designs, builds,
promotes, and produces important cultural experiences worldwide. Since 2011, AMP has produced art fairs that focus on a high-quality and engaging fair experiences by connecting collectors with galleries in the most optimal settings. AMP’s current portfolio contains San Francisco Art Fair (previously Art Market San Francisco), Seattle Art Fair, and Art on Paper. For more information about Art Market Productions (AMP), please visit amp.events.
