frequently asked questions

No, Black Artist Forward is not affiliated with the Arts Council of Fayetteville. While we will always share opportunities from the ACoF, and love the work they are doing, we are two separate entitles.

Please note: If you ever have questions about Black Artist Forward always direct them to us, as ACoF will not be able to help.

No, Black Artist Forward does not currently have a facility.  We do work with local businesses to showcase work in their spaces. Those businesses will not be able to provide you any background, technical, financial, or other information on the exhibit.  They aren't privy to the behind-the-scenes information so they wouldn't be able to effectively help you. BAF is not liable for misinformation received from the businesses and we advise that if you have any questions about these exhibits, please contact us directly. This way we can provide the best service possible. Art calls will be listed on our Opportunities page as well as promoted on our socials and in our eNewsletter. 

Under the Internal Revenue Code, all section 501(c)(3) organizations are absolutely prohibited from directly or indirectly participating in, or intervening in, any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for elective public office. Which means no, in short. This means all political offices even small local ones.

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We can't:

• Have a politician set up a table at our event

• Promote any politician

• Give money to any political campaign

• Receive political campaign money

• Show favor to any candidate

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We can: (in a non-partisan way)

• Remind people to register to vote

• Host a public candidate forum

Politicians or people running for office are welcome to:

• Sit with us to talk about advocating for black artists.

• Donate as an individual

• Promote BAF and what we do

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Black Artist Forward loves putting funds in the hands of black artists, but we don't give out funds through sponsorships or donations. Instead we provide opportunities through our Funds in Action Initiative where artists and black owned/lead arts organizations can apply to recieve an Honorarium Award. Check our Opportunities page for any upcoming dates and deadlines.

BAF is excited to welcome volunteers year-round and annually in July, we begin taking applications for vacant seats on our board. Board seat vacancies are announced on our socials, eNewsletter, and website. 

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Board member applicants are required to complete a certain number of volunteer hours to be considered.

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To register to volunteer click here.

Maybe. 

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Partnerships are relationships that BAF and the other party deem to be mutually beneficial. There is no sponsorship or donation from either party.

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You can reach out to us at Blackartistforward@gmail.com with your proposal. 

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No, Black Artist Forward does not currently buy and does not employ an art appraiser at this time.

We do multiple things with those donations. They include (but are not limited to):

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• Hosting Events & Projects

• Giving to artists through our Funds in Action Initiative

• Funding future projects

• Paying for ads & marketing

• Paying for supplies & tools

• Paying bills​​​​

Yes. BAF appreciates our allies and their support. Our Allyship program offers these opportunities to non-black artists and advocates:

• Volunteering

• A maximum 20% of our total board seats are allowed to be occupied by non-black members

• Donations (of course)

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