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Black Artists Archive

A community-centered space dedicated to the preservation and celebration of Black art & cultural history.

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We strive to create dynamic spaces where we empower to engage & contribute to the vibrancy of Black artistic expressions.

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The Archive

BAA’s primary foundational center is our archive, which consists of both a digital and physical repository that documents, collects, and preserves the legacies of Black artists from Detroit & the Midwest region.

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Black Curatorial Institute

The Black Curatorial Institute (BCI) creates a new professional development opportunity for arts professionals unlike any currently available in the sector. It is a new learning center advancing the curatorial experience. 

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DUO Incubatory Residency 

Set to launch in 2027, DUO is a three-month residency that will support artist/curator pairs exploring experimental and contemporary practices rooted in Black cultural frameworks while drawing from the Archive and the BCI.

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Standing on Business

An Exhibition Curated By David Ellis & Dr. Kelli Morgan Introduction Standing on Business examines the lives of four Black American entertainers — Billie Holiday, Muhammad Ali, Esther Rolle, and Spike Lee — who, at decisive moments in their careers, refused to betray their values in exchange for safety, approval, or profit. Working across music, […]

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Discover Knowledge at Your Fingertips

Access curated resources, rare collections, and archival materials celebrating Black artists in Detroit.

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Collecting Black Culture

The Black Canon
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Illuminating Artists

Plain Sight Archive
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Archiving Black Detroit

Black Bottom Archives
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