Black Art in America, an arts company focused on art that centers the black experience in the United States, is set to celebrate the grand opening of its new headquarters in East Point during Juneteenth weekend.
The three-day event, set for June 17-19, 2022, will include a private VIP event for collectors and sponsors on Friday followed by a full weekend schedule of events, art exhibitions, art talks, and entertainment open to the public.
Black Art In America Celebrates Grand Opening In East Point
The Black Art In America Gallery & Sculpture Garden sits on nearly an acre of land adorned by a sculpture garden featuring works by nationally acclaimed artists.
The complex boasts event spaces, art lounges, a gift shop, jazz deck, and much more. In addition to being a full-service fine art gallery, BAIA offers a variety of programs, salons, and community engagement opportunities.
The renovated facility, which will also house an art complex is located at located at 1802 Connally Dr. in East Point, GA. Here’s a map to help you find it.
BAIA CEO, Najee Dorsey, is proud to bring the popular company to the City of East Point for the enjoyment of the community, tourists, community partners, and businesses from across the country.
“Black Art in America Gallery and Sculpture Garden is a dream come true,” recently offered Dorsey, who founded BAIA in 2010 with wife, Seteria. “Seteria and I wanted to create a unique space that celebrates our love and commitment to Black Visual Culture and share that success with those who love and appreciate art.”
Among the artwork featured at the complex are public art murals by Atlanta based artists Fabian Williams and Charmaine Minniefield as well as a selection of Garden Art for the Soul, Black Art in America’s flagship collection depicting vivid images of African American culture, history, and everyday life.
The popular Garden Art collection includes work from some of the country’s top Black visual artists including Frank Frazier, Phyllis Stephens, Stacey Brown, Sonja Griffin Evans, and BAIA’s Najee Dorsey.
Final Word
This is an event you will not want to miss. And it’s all going down in East Point.
Black Art in America is currently offering naming opportunities to honor community leaders, family members, and businesses that add value to the lives of others. Along with community programming and artist residencies, the facility will play a key role in the activities of The Black Art in America Foundation whose mission is to facilitate the growth of artists while cultivating relationships that bring Black artists and communities together.
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