CREATING SPACE FOR NEW BLACK DIaSPORIC FUTURES
We aim to advance a community of Black makers, build inclusive and equitable spaces, and invest in our ancestral futures.
The Black Artists + Designers Guild is an inclusive, equity-driven space for people of all genders, sexual orientations, and beliefs. We invite you to bring your full self to the Guild.
You are welcome here!
WE BELIEVE IN CREATIVITY AS A LIBERATORY PRACTICE.
We provide space and support to develop concepts and products that are not defined or constrained by client specifications.
CREATIVITY IS NOTHING WITHOUT COMMUNICATION.
Partner with BADG at the brand level. Through licensing and product development, we work with partners to proudly produce new works and collaborative collections under the BADG umbrella.
WE ARE COLLABORATIVE
Collaborate with us in sharing artistic, Africentric perspectives that encourage community, connection, and conversations that amplify our creativity.
“BADG is a tremendous resource to learn about a diverse group of Black artists, designers, and makers. Through BADG, I learned about Jomo Tariku's furniture that translates African-inspired motifs into contemporary designs. As a result, my institution, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, acquired Tariku's first bleached ash Nyala chair for its permanent collection."
- BOBBYE TIGERMAN, CURATOR, LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART (LACMA)
WE ARE OUR MEMBERS.
We support a global network of colleagues throughout the African diaspora, as well as initiatives designed to increase exposure for our members in the industry and media ecosystem.
BUILDING ARCHIVES.
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE.
Working together as peers and partners to build new futures through art and design.
“Being a member of the Guild has helped me grow my practice and given me opportunities to make things for myself and my community.”
- JOMO TARIKU, INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER
SOLIDARITY GIVING
Support BADG initiatives that center Black ancestral futures at the intersections of art, design, creative entrepreneurship, and social justice. Your contribution is fully tax deductible.