Dedicated to the preservation and celebration of Black art & cultural history.
We strive to create dynamic spaces where we empower to engage & contribute to the vibrancy of Black artistic expressions.
BAA's primary foundational center is our archive, which consists of both a digital and physical repository that documents, collects, and preserves the legacies of Black artists from Detroit & the Midwest region.
Learn MoreThe Black Curatorial Institute (BCI) creates a new professional development opportunity for arts professionals unlike any currently available in the sector. It is a new learning center advancing the curatorial experience.
Learn MoreOur third foundational initiative is DUO, a year-long artist/curator residency at the Black Artists Archive that sustains an artist/curator pair interested in experimental and contemporary praxis based in Black cultural frameworks.
Explore MoreExploring the intersection of food and art in Black culture
A musical journey through Black protest art
Access curated resources, rare collections, and archival materials celebrating Black artists in Detroit.
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