BAIA Foundation

OUR MISSION

BLACK ART IN AMERICA™ (BAIA) FOUNDATION is a 501c3 dedicated to championing the African American visual art community through access, art education, and community empowerment.

OUR WHY

A significant challenge for communities of color is a lack of access to and education on the visual arts, particularly those that effectively reflect and represent themselves. BAIA Foundation works to affect change through relevant programming, educational outreach, and viable community fellowships and partnerships.

CREATING OPPORTUNITIES IN PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE.

OUR PRIORITIES

To expand access to visual art and art education

To archive and sustain the legacy of African Americans in the arts

To employ art and gardening as tools for emotional and mental wellness in communities of color

OUR PROGRAMS

Community art and gardening programming for children and seniors
BAIA AIR (Artist-in-Residence) programming
Art-centered lesson plans for middle schools, summer camps, and homeschoolers
Artist-led community workshops and programs for youth and seniors
Artist advocacy through the writing and placement of articles
Archiving and exhibiting images and documents from African American history

Professional development series for artists and arts professionals

Institutional marketing assistance for African American museums and cultural centers

HOW TO GET INVOLVED:

Your involvement furthers our mission to champion the African American visual art community through access, art education, and community empowerment.

Make a one-time Cash app donation at $BAIAFOUNDATION or Join our Patreon to scheduled monthly contributions.

Becoming a BAIA Patreon / patron supporter. Your monthly contribution has lasting benefits. — “What will your legacy be” – Dr. Margaret Burroughs

Thank you new and recurring monthly Patrons

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