The Black Arts Museum will be a place for exploration, education, and inspiration capturing the struggle and joy of the African diaspora and the hopes and dreams of our collective future.
About
The Vision
The Black Arts Museum exists as an ambitious dream, inspired by the strength of those who have gone before us, defining and re-defining culture around the globe. As art exists without bounds and borders, The Black Art Museum (The BAM) will be a gathering place and launchpad that encapsulates the aesthetics and spirit of a people.
The BAM will be a first of its kind endeavor to aggregate the influence of Black artists in all their variety and splendor. Expect fine art exhibits, dance, architecture, culinary arts, theater, spoken word events, produced albums and songwriter exhibitions, public speakers, fine dining, film festivals, international tours and more.
Our collection will be the most diverse assemblage of Black artists spanning time and the globe to reveal and celebrate our impact. We will also invest in the education and inspiration of up and coming artists, entrepreneurs, and be an experimentation gallery for in house artists and interns.
The Board
The Board of The BAM is comprised of some of Southern California’s most invested and influential thinkers, dreamers, artists, entrepreneurs, and activists.
The Board is comprised of:
Joyce Clarke, President
Janice Rooths
Jalani Bakari
Viveca Mays
Paloma Montes
Yundra Thomas
The Partners
In our launching phase, we are building awareness through targeted partnerships and events highlighting internationally renowned Black artists.
Let’s Build!
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