2026 NCBAE Conference

2026 NCBAE Conference

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9:00am PDT

Morning Kickoff- We Are the Institution Now: What Happens When Black Creatives Build Our Own Tables?” Hosted by Cincinnati’s Conscience

10:45am PDT

Beauty in Every Shade: MUAs Shaping Perception

Harmony and Healing: Navigating the Transformative Power of the Healing Arts

Visual Artist Symposium

Queer Eye: Empowering Black LGBTQ+ Voices in the Arts

1:15pm PDT

Evolution and Impact of the House and Ballroom Culture: Navigating Identity, Expression, and Activism

From Roots to Resilience: Discovery & Dialogue w/ The Black American Tree Project

Soulful Palates: The Culinary Arts & the Flavorful Experience of Black Excellence

The Business of Art: Securing Your Financial Future

2:30pm PDT

Black Art Collectors Speak

Black Innovation, Leadership & Presence in Media

Grace in Motion: Black Models as Architects of the Aesthetic Revolution

Step Into Our World: DJs Discuss the Art of Moving the Crowd

3:45pm PDT

Art & Community Impact- How Creativity Contributes to the Economy & Health of Neighborhoods

Profilin’: Stylists As Trendsetters

Who Funds Freedom? Money, Power, and the Politics of Creative Support

2026 NCBAE Conference

From $249.00