{"id":11394,"date":"2022-01-22T15:58:54","date_gmt":"2022-01-22T15:58:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/media-archive.blackartinamerica.com\/?page_id=11394"},"modified":"2022-08-25T00:39:34","modified_gmt":"2022-08-25T00:39:34","slug":"baia-foundation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/earthexhibitions.org\/media-archive\/?page_id=11394","title":{"rendered":"BAIA Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"

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WHO WE ARE<\/b><\/h3>\r\n

BLACK ART IN AMERICA\u2122 (BAIA) is the leading portal and network focused on African American Art in the nation. BAIA\u2019s mission is to document, preserve and promote the contributions of the African American arts community. <\/span>THE BLACK ART IN AMERICA (BAIA) FOUNDATION<\/b> is a 501c3 organization that applies what we\u2019ve learned over our 12 years as a multifaceted arts company to facilitate the growth of artists while cultivating the relationships and opportunities that bring Black artists and communities together.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

THE BAIA FOUNDATION<\/b> believes that a significant challenge for communities of color is their lack of access to and education on the visual arts, particularly those that effectively reflect and represent themselves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Goals of THE BAIA FOUNDATION<\/b>:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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  1. To center the legacy of African-American art and artists through visual art, literature, lesson plans, oral histories, and the distribution of our bi-monthly magazine<\/span><\/li>\r\n
  2. To promote intersections between art and activism in Black neighborhoods and schools while encouraging a strong sense of purpose and unity and using art as a catalyst for economic development<\/span><\/li>\r\n
  3. To create opportunities for Black artists and writers to grow by facilitating their skill sets, giving them the space and tools to create, and expanding their professional networks.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n
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    BAIA IN THE COMMUNITY\u00a0<\/span>\"\"<\/a><\/div><\/figure>
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    2022 – Initiatives:<\/h4>\r\n