Atl Celebs Attend NBAF “Fine Art + Fashion Benefit”

The Nationwide Black Arts Pageant (NBAF)lately hosted its 18th Annual “Effective Artwork + Style Profit” and a few of Atlanta’s most fashionable surprised on the carpet.

Held on the Atlanta Historical past Heart and sponsored by Neiman Marcus, the night included meals, trend designers, pupil scholarships, dancing, and extra, all within the title of highlighting black artwork.

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Seen on the scene have been Metropolis of Atlanta Mayor, Andre Dickens…

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Monyetta Shaw (Actual Housewives of Atlanta), Fulton County Chairman Rob Pitts, Derek J (Style Queens), and Director of Fulton County Arts & Tradition David Manuel.

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A press launch studies that James Keith was awarded the Designer Extraordinaire Award and the inaugural Radcliffe Bailey Award for Excellence in Visible Arts was launched in honor of the late visible artist Radcliffe Bailey, and given to visible artist Marilyn Nance.

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His mom, brother, and spouse have been additionally among the many particular company in attendance. In tribute to Bailey, there was a shifting dance efficiency initially created by ADAMA and Komanse’ Dance Theatre for the Excessive Museum entitled, “Everlasting: EW, SN.”

The night additionally included Neiman Marcus trend highlights from the occasion’s title sponsor of 14 years and tunes supplied by DJ Princess Lower.

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NBAF is a 501©(3) nonprofit group with a mission to reveal, educate, interact and entertain audiences by presenting and supporting the artwork and artists of African descent.

NBAF is dedicated to persevering with its legacy of offering stellar creative and academic packages throughout the disciplines of music, dance, movie, theatre, visible and literary arts.