The NBAF Art Agenda: June 2024 + SOULREBELROC

NBAF Arts Agenda A curated list of some of our top picks for Black art events happening in Atlanta and around the nation. SOULREBELROCK Join NBAF on Wednesday, June 19th as we celebrate Black Punk, Rock, and Alternative R&B music with SOULREBELROCK concert experience!  SOULREBELROCK celebrates the African American contributions to the genre while showcasing the contemporary talent pushing the genre forward. Click below for more info.  Learn More Black Music Month Milk + Cookies Music Week 2024 is set to take place this June 9th - 15th. Featuring songwriting camps, panels, networking  mixers, parties, concerts and more! In partnership with LVRN, Saint & Citizen, CIMA and others, we're promising an unparalleled celebration of music, culture, tech and community. Click below for more info.  Learn More ARTiculate ATL This Saturday, June 8th between  6:00 PM - 10:00 PM at Atlanta Contemporary celebrate local artists at ARTiculate ATL. The event features art, music, expression with over 35 talented local artists will exhibit their artwork. DJs Sed the Saint, Ball Tech, Princess Cut, and DJ Salah Ananse will provide the soundtrack. Click below for more info.  Learn More Closer Look  w/Rose Scott  Join WABE in McElreath Hall at Atlanta History Center on Thursday, June 13th for some compelling conversations that will examine the progress of Black Americans since 1865. It will also provide insight into Black Americans' quality of life, present and future.  Click below for more info.  Learn More Alliance Theater  Inspired by the beloved blockbuster movie, THE PREACHER'S WIFE emerges as an electrifying new musical, championing the boundless force of hope.  Penned by writer Azie Dungey and featuring music and lyrics by actor, writer, and producer Tituss Burgess, this sensational production promises an unmissable  exploration of community, family and faith.  Click below for more info.  Learn More Tim Short  Echo Contemporary Art presents four exhibitions on view Wednesday through Saturday from 12noon to 5pm. The artists include Tim Short, 2023 Artist Project Fund cohort member Tim Short along with Petie Parker and Sarah Nathaniel. All four exhibitions run from May 18th through June 22nd. Click below for more info.  Learn More South West  Arts Center The Atlanta Quilt Festival partners with the City of South Fulton for its Juneteenth celebration with the exhibition of Freedom Quilts. The exhibit features original quilts that showcase different quilting techniques, but all celebrate freedom. Click below for more info.  Learn More Juneteenth Festival This month in Atlanta is the 12th Annual Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival. This high-spirited celebration of freedom, unity, and equality offers six stages and is known for filling the atmosphere and the streets of Atlanta with the soulful sounds of live music and top tier vendors.  Click below for more info.  Learn More BGR Atlanta   BLACK GIRLS ROCK! has honored the outstanding contributions of trailblazers, entertainers, icons, community activists, pioneers, business moguls, thought leaders, and rising stars. The eagerly awaited BLACK GIRLS ROCK!® Awards are scheduled to be recorded live on June 27, 2024, at the iconic Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA.  Click below for more info.  Learn More Want to submit your Black art event for list consideration?   Complete this google form with your event flyer and full info.  Art Opportunities Your source for artistic career development opportunities! Open Call for Musicians Gitoothoo is casting Black singers, drummers and other musicians for a feature length film.  All genders and expressions welcome. Send photos Video of musical abilities, full name, and union status to submissions@ gitoothoo.com.  Click below to apply. Learn More Songwriting Camp For Milk x Cookies Black Music Week, experience the CANATL Writing Camp where writers from Canada and Atlanta come together to spark inspiration, improve their skills, and form connections. This immersive camp provides a lively environment for writers to meet and collaborate. Click below to apply. Learn More Stoveworks  Open Call for the 2026 Season is open! Stove Works and a panel of outside Jurors select two Guest Curators to curate shows in the main gallery space for their 2026 season. The Guest Curators will be provided a Curator’s Fee, an exhibition budget, and support from Stove Works staff.  Click below to apply. Learn More Filmmaker Grant This year candidates can apply to International Documentary Association Enterprise Documentary Fund and Pare Lorentz Fund simultaneously. Though this Fund was historically only available to US makers, this year, the Fund is open to artists worldwide. Click below to apply. Learn More MVAA Film Festival Enter your short film for a chance to win a FREE PASS by joining the #MVAAFFMinuteMovie  Challenge! Showcase your creativity, storytelling skills, and passion for Black cinema by creating a comedic one-minute movie inspired by Black cinema, culture, and themes. Click below to apply. Learn More  Call for Artist  Open call for artist partners & makers for  the Atlanta Beltline Business Facade pARTnership Grant! The program provides local artists and maker professionals with work opportunities that help support the  revitalization of commercial districts. Click below to apply. Learn More Black Cinema Collective  The purpose of this grant is to support two (2) Black filmmakers with film projects that are in the post-production stage. This juried grant will award each grantee $7,500; a bi-coastal opportunity for public film screening. Film projects must be in post-production and can be a short or feature length film in any genre.  Click below to apply. Learn More South Arts Grant  These grants offer up to $1,000 to support artistic planning and the professional development needs of Southern artists, programmers, or curators. Professional Development and Artistic Planning Grants are available to support the professional development needs of Southern presenters. Click below to apply. Learn More Want to submit your professional development opportunity for list consideration?   Email full details and opportunity link to press@nbaf.org. Programs & Events Check out these upcoming events from NBAF and some of our community partners! Join NBAF on Wednesday, June 19th, as we present the electrifying SOULREBELROCK concert experience as part of our Black Music Month and Juneteenth celebration. This dynamic event showcases the vibrant sounds of Black Punk, Rock, and Alternative R&B music, featuring performances by a lineup of talented local, national and international artists. The NBAF SOULREBELROCK concert at Center Stage Theater features electrifying performances by a lineup of cutting edge and dynamic artists representing diverse Black alternative music disciplines.   Performers include: Veteran Alt-R&B singer RAHBI, The multi-faceted, genre bending, Hero The Band, North Carolina-based Alt-Neo Soul singer/rapper, Chlothegod, London-based avant-rock 'n roll singer, Kimberly Nichole, the rock collective, Guitar Gabby & The TxLips Band, the hard pop rock band, The Rack, and the rock funk experimental group, Howling Star. These artists are set to deliver unforgettable performances that highlight Atlanta as an electric market for Black alternative music. Tickets are just $25! Get Your Tickets Today! BUY TICKETS HERE! Check out these upcoming programs in Atlanta! On June 6th at 7pm, Unveil will premiere as a one-night-only experience of NBAF Artist Project Fund cohort member Danielle Swatzie’s portfolio of work, including an excerpt of her new work in progress, "eyes are portals to the soul." In addition, the show will feature performances by incredible dance artists, dance schools, and other organizations based in the Atlanta area.  GET TICKETS HERE! RSVP FOR WORKSHOPS HERE! SHOP THE NBAF STORE Support NBAF by purchasing special limited edition art prints, t-shirts, tote bags, note books, and more!  Select from special limited edition art prints, t-shirts, tote bags, note books, and more! Black Art Matters Tee NBAF Commemorative Pins Radcliffe Bailey NBAF 10th Anniversary Posters Black Art Matters stainless steel tumbler NBAF tote bag NBAF Logo Unisex Hoodie With Shop Pay you can get it now and pay later! Pay in 4 interest-free installments for orders over $50.00.   PURCHASE HERE! 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