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The digital pulse of The Black Art Today Foundation — a central hub dedicated to sharing the latest news, stories, and milestones from artists across the African Diaspora. This page serves as a living archive of our mission in action, offering visitors a front-row seat to the exhibitions, community initiatives, and creative conversations shaping the future of Black art.

Connect with the stories, challenges, and triumphs shaping the BIPOC creative community.

  • Exhibition Announcements & Recaps – Stay up to date on current and upcoming exhibitions. Explore behind-the-scenes moments from opening receptions, curatorial insights, and partnership events with venues.

  • Community Impact Reports – Discover how art and advocacy intersect. This section highlights our philanthropic initiatives, including our annual Thanksgiving Dinner Meal Kit giveaways and other community-driven partnerships supporting the DMV area and beyond.

  • “UnCovered” Video Series – Watch our exclusive interview series featuring intimate conversations with authors, visual artists, and performers. From best-selling writers to abstract painters like The Blaq Picasso, these deep-dive discussions explore the journeys and inspirations behind the work.

  • Grant & Scholarship News – Stay informed on grant awards, scholarships, and funding initiatives that support artists and arts organizations. This section shares updates on operating grants awarded to the Foundation, artist opportunities, and financial resources that help strengthen and sustain the creative ecosystem.

  • Cultural Celebrations – Explore coverage of cultural milestones such as Juneteenth, Hispanic Heritage Month, and Black History Month. This section highlights commemorative events, artist spotlights, and community programming that honor heritage, identity, and shared history through the arts.

  • And Still We Rise

    The Black Art Today Foundation in partnership with Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman presents: “And Still We Rise” Cover Art: Standing…

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  • Ascension 

    Ascension is a journey of transformation, a testament to the human spirit’s unwavering capacity to overcome obstacles and achieve greatness.…

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  • WONDERBLOOM II

    WONDERBLOOM II

    Congratulations to the WONDERBLOOM II artists: Alma Roberts, Dr. Ashley Brown, Ashley Summers, Ayana Rice, Babacar Pouye, Chris Metzger, David Amoroso, Dion Pollard, Erasto Curtis Matthews, Genevieve Phelps, James Murphy, Jr., JaVon Townsend, K Starks, Karen Y. Buster, Kaylee Daryl,…

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  • SUSIE’S STEEL & SPIRIT

    SUSIE’S STEEL & SPIRIT

    A Tribute to Susan T. King Presented at the Bearman Gallery | Frederick Douglass–Isaac Myers Museum July 9 – September 30, 2026 Curated by Kibibi Ajanku & The Black Art Today Foundation Sponsored by Living Classrooms Foundation She was called Susie as a child—a young girl from Kilmarnock, Virginia, born on July 13, 1924, who would grow into one of Baltimore’s most extraordinary women. After graduating from…

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  • Convergence

    Convergence

    The Black Art Today Foundation is proud to present Convergence at Gallery B. This exhibition explores creative intersections where distinct artistic voices and mediums collide, moving beyond isolated objects to show how different philosophies elevate one another. Themes include The…

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