The Nationwide Black Arts Pageant (NBAF)not too long ago hosted its 18th Annual “Superb Artwork + Trend Profit” and a few of Atlanta’s most fashionable shocked on the carpet.
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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 had been Metropolis of Atlanta Mayor, Andre Dickens…

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

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A press launch reviews 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 had 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 Reduce.

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NBAF is a 501©(3) nonprofit group with a mission to reveal, educate, have interaction 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 inventive and academic packages throughout the disciplines of music, dance, movie, theatre, visible and literary arts.