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Black Artists Found in PHX

BAF.ip was started with the idea that black artists deserve every chance possible at becoming successful in the art world!

Weather your a painter, musician, dancer, drag performer, or poet; BAF.ip has a resource for you! We offer grant application assistance, gallery connections, and networking/wellness events. With the power of community, partners like The Black Artists Festival PHX and BLM PHX Metro we are able to show up for our members!

Here you will find info on our Executive Director and Board

Meet the team

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Twix The Drag Queen, President

Lathenia Johnson

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Laila Kabongi

MiMi Elizabeth