NBAF Presents the Thriving Together Atlanta Mobile Art Experience, a roving, immersive platform for public art, healing, and education. Designed to meet people where they are, the Mobile Art Bus serves as both a literal and symbolic vehicle for wellness, storytelling, and cultural expression. At each stop, the bus hosts a curated salon experience which includes a performance, education and healing arts. All delivered within or around the mobile bus environment. At the next stop there will be performances by Kenny Banks, Jr. (jazz pianist), Jon Goode (poet/author/host of The Moth), Malaika Floyd (sound bowl practitioner), Bria Anai (vocalist) and KHILA (choreographer, dancer). Exhibition portraits by Iyahdae Rose.

The Mobile Art Experience is part of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge which brings NBAF in partnership with The City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs and Out of Hand Theater. The Mobile Art Experience has been designed and curated by NEXT Atlanta.

Presented in partnership with MARTA

The New Orleans Groove Masters make their BroadStage debut just in time for Mardi Gras, with an electrifying evening that will transport you to the bayou and have you dancing in your seat! Herlin Riley, Weedie Braimah, and Jason Marsalis are widely regarded as three of the best living percussionists in the world, and they are joined by a stellar ensemble on piano, bass, and saxophone to celebrate the rhythmic traditions of New Orleans. Steeped in both the traditional drumming and contemporary styles of the region, the Groove Masters perform a dynamic collection of original compositions and beloved repertoire from the musical canon of the Crescent City.

Herlin Riley – drums, percussion, tambourine

Weedie Braimah – percussion

Jason Marsalis – drums, percussion, vibes

Roderick Paulin – saxophone

Kyle Roussel – piano

Max Moran – bass

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Compton Art & History Museum at the opening of The Power of Love. Enjoy an evening of wine, light bites, and live jazz highlighting this immersive exhibition exploring the healing, restorative, and transformative power of love in its multiple forms. —through powerful, all–Black women artists whose work centers on love as care, resistance, healing, and joy.

In honor of Black History Month, curator Saidah Gray brings together a powerful celebration of Black love in its many forms.

This exhibition highlights the love that shapes our lives through art that is healing, restorative, and transformative, featuring works by Black women artists. The show explores:

• Eros: romantic and passionate connection

• Philia: deep friendship and community

• Storge : familial love, roots, and nurture

• Philautia : self-love, healing, and becoming

Spend a beautiful Valentine’s evening. Bring your partner, your girls, friends or your family! Enjoy great food, wine, live jazz, stunning art, and the love of community.

Let your creativity flow as you paint your stress away. We will begin with a few tips on managing the stress that occurs in your daily life. Then the Sparkling Artist, Viveca Mays will give you step-by-step instructions to create something calming and beautiful to take home and be proud of.

No experience necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and we'll provide all the supplies, instructions, and snacks to keep you energized.

A collaborative event presented by:

• African Heritage Connection Club

• Black America Resource Directory

• African American Family Wellness Advisory Group

• The Black Arts Museum

Join us for a local history presentation uncovering the underground music scene that once flourished in Downtown Riverside.

Presented by John "Riverside's Plumber" Dixon and 98 Posse - @riversidesplumber

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