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head2toemagA night of elegance, glamour, fashion, and visuals with the National Black Arts Festival (NBAF)
On Wednesday March 27, 2024-I had the honor to attend the National Black Arts Festival (NBAF) at the Atlanta History Center honoring hat designer James Keith and visual artist Marilyn Nance. Attendees also had the privilege to preview the new spring collections supplied by Neiman Marcus.
Attendees had a delightful evening filled with dinner, drinks, a meticulously curated fashion show, award presentations honoring fashion icons and artists, and the introduction of the winning student designers of the annual Fashion Forward Student Design Competition.
Honorees
James Keith, a renowned designer recognized for his iconic red bottom hats, has made a significant impact on the fashion world with his distinctive style. Keith and James, the company behind this fashion phenomenon, has crafted a distinct line of fedoras for both men and women, serving as a flawless accessory for any ensemble. Originally established in Atlanta, the brand has now found its home in Los Angeles, garnering exceptional praise from its clientele. For more information, you can visit their official website.
Left to Right: Yemisi Sanni (Student winner), Honorees James Keith and Marilyn NanceThe recipient of the 2024 Fine Art + Fashion Visual Arts award is photographer Marilyn Nance. She has been honored as the first recipient of the Radcliffe Bailey Award for Excellence in Visual Art. Supported by Vicki and John Palmer, a distinguished committee of Visual Arts judges, headed by Lauren Tate Baeza, the Fred and Rita Richman Curator of African Art at the High Museum, has chosen the awardee.
Black Art Shines
In vibrant hues of heritage and pride, African American arts and fashion stride. With brushstrokes bold and stitches fine, Their stories echo through the design.
From Harlem’s renaissance to modern days, Creativity thrives in myriad ways. In canvas whispers and fabric’s flow, Their voices rise, their talents show.
In galleries adorned with soulful grace, Masterpieces speak of a storied race. Each stroke a testament to strength and might, Echoes of struggle, dreams taking flight.
From the depths of history’s painful past, Emerges beauty that forever lasts. In every line, a legacy’s embrace, A testament to resilience and grace.
Fashion, too, becomes a canvas vast, Where culture’s threads are skillfully cast. From kente cloth to Ankara’s sway, Expressions of identity hold sway.
In every stitch, a tale untold, Of struggle, triumph, and stories bold. From runways high to streets below, African American style steals the show.
With every step, they proudly strut, In garments woven from heart and gut. Each ensemble a statement clear, That black excellence has no frontier.
So let the world behold with awe, The richness of this cultural draw. For in fine arts and fashion’s dance, Lies the essence of African American enhance.
From Harlem’s renaissance to modern days, Creativity thrives in myriad ways. In canvas whispers and fabric’s flow, Their voices rise, their talents show.
In galleries adorned with soulful grace, Masterpieces speak of a storied race. Each stroke a testament to strength and might, Echoes of struggle, dreams taking flight.
From the depths of history’s painful past, Emerges beauty that forever lasts. In every line, a legacy’s embrace, A testament to resilience and grace.
Fashion, too, becomes a canvas vast, Where culture’s threads are skillfully cast. From kente cloth to Ankara’s sway, Expressions of identity hold sway.
In every stitch, a tale untold, Of struggle, triumph, and stories bold. From runways high to streets below, African American style steals the show.
With every step, they proudly strut, In garments woven from heart and gut. Each ensemble a statement clear, That black excellence has no frontier.
So let the world behold with awe, The richness of this cultural draw. For in fine arts and fashion’s dance, Lies the essence of African American enhance.
Fine Art + Fashion Collaboration with Neiman Marcus
Fine Art + Fashion, in partnership with Neiman Marcus, unites art and fashion enthusiasts with acclaimed artists in visual arts and fashion design. NBAF and Neiman Marcus co-host this exclusive event aimed at highlighting the most promising and established fashion designers and visual artists. The event supports NBAF’s in-school arts education initiatives for youth in Atlanta Public Schools and the Fashion Forward Student Design Program, which aims to enhance the education of African American students pursuing a degree in fashion design.
Yemisi Sanni Student winner (SCAD) Student Art Exhibit Left to Right: Kerri Garrett (NBAF) High School Students-Winner Kelsey, Finalist Jaylan and Finalist Maya Student Art ExhibitNBAF History and Mission
NBAF operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, dedicated to the exposure, education, engagement, and entertainment of audiences through the presentation and support of African-descended art and artists.
The organization upholds its commitment to perpetuating a tradition of exceptional artistic and educational initiatives spanning music, dance, film, theatre, visual arts, and literature.
The NBAF was established in 1987 by the Fulton County Arts Council in Atlanta, Georgia, under the direction of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, following a study commissioned in 1986 by Michael Lomax, who was then the Chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. The inaugural NBAF festival took place in 1988.
Click here to donate to NBAF https://nbaf.org/stage/donate/
Highlights Of The Event
Fine arts and fashion hold significant importance in the Black community for several reasons:
Overall, fine arts and fashion play a crucial role in the Black community by providing avenues for cultural expression, empowerment, representation, economic opportunity, social activism, and celebration of diversity. They serve as powerful tools for fostering creativity, resilience, and community pride among Black individuals and beyond.
Keisa Stewart-RuckerHead2Toe Magazine & Ent. CEO and Publisher
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