The National Black Arts Festival (NBAF), is a nonprofit organization with a 3 decade long legacy of providing quality arts programming focused on uplifting, celebrating and highlighting Black art. The mission of NBAF is to expose, educate, engage, and entertain audiences as we present and support the art and artists of African descent while enriching cultural experiences. NBAF produces year-round programming through 3 main areas: 1) youth arts education for underserved students, 2) public programs in the community that are "festival-like" and 3) artistic development opportunities for emerging artists.