ADAMA 2023 Impact Report

OVERVIEW

ADAMA has had a positive impact on our community by providing access to art and culture to a diverse audience. This year we celebrated five years as an organization and look to the future to continue building. Overall attendance at our first ever exhibitions, experiences, and events exponentially increased, resulting in a boost to awareness of our brand and artists featured.

Our educational programs have provided opportunities for people of all ages to learn about the arts, history, and culture, leading to increased cultural awareness and understanding of the Diaspora. ADAMA’s commitment to inclusivity and diversity with the African diaspora has made it a valuable resource for the community, and it continues to be a source of inspiration and enrichment.

ADAMA In the Media

  • Slew of shows, tours and panels mark the return of Atlanta Art Week

    Featured in the Atlanta Art Week Line-up

    Read Here

  • Museum of African diaspora art eyes a permanent home in Atlanta

    This AJC article dives deep into our five-year fundraising effort.

    Read More

  • French cultural institution Villa Albertine Atlanta announces 2023 residency projects

    Villa Albertine partners with local institutions like ADAMA

    Read More

EVERY WHERE we GO, THERE we ARE.

2023 EXPERIENCES

2023 EXPERIENCES 

In many African traditions, the audience is an integral part of the production. We talk at our movies. We sing and dance at our concerts. This “call and response” engages and affirms. Rather than providing “programs” we create experiences that are dynamic, sensory-rich, and immersive.
This year over 1000+ people attended our experiences and were part of making each interaction a historic moment!

ADAMA ARTS SALONS

ADAMA Arts Salon is a series of conversations featuring contemporary artists, curators, scholars, and more from across the African Diaspora.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Held 11 ADAMA Art Salons

  • Hosted five in-person at Pittsburgh Yards

  • Some influential voices joined the conversation, including Ayana Jackson, Kimberly Binns, and Lauren Tate-Baeza to name a few.

Catch up on past episodes.

ART EXHIBITS 

ADAMA hosted its first solo-exhibit and two other art exhibits showcasing contemporary art and culture of the African Diaspora. More than 175 artists across Diaspora had work displayed across the three exhibits.
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PASSPORTAL

Doorway to the Diaspora! Passportal is a series of curated excursions across the African Diaspora designed specially for our members! Here’s a recap of our 2023 Marrakech adventure.

PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIONS

Collaborated with Atlanta Influences Everything for merch collection.

ADAMA’s Black Gaze Exhibit was included in the line-up for Atlanta Art Week.

ADAMA Launched

Revamped Memberships Ubuntu, Root, and Baobab Society! Learn More.
Created a new online home for past ADAMA Art Salons. 
Listen and Watch. 
Created the Global Artists Spotlight Series landing page. Learn More.
ADAMA 2023 NUMBERS

Grew our email list to over 1100+ subscribers

Grew our Instagram 2x more than last year to 4716

1300+ attendees to our experiences in-person & virtually

SPONSORS + GRANTORS

We are grateful for the unwavering support of our Sponsors! Their generosity and commitment have played an invaluable role in our mission to celebrate and amplify the work of artists from across the African diaspora!

Through their contributions, they have helped us inspire, educate, and uplift our community, allowing us to thrive and flourish. Together, we have transformed lives and created lasting connections through the power of art. We are truly grateful for your partnership and look forward to continuing this inspiring journey together.

Village Expansion

Added one new Board member and one Prosperity Board Member

Launched our 5th birthday capital campaign “I Got 5 On It.”

Brought on a Marketing and Communications Manager. 

LOOKING AHEAD
FUNDRAISING GALA

The gala celebrates an under-recognized established visual artist and plants a seed for an emerging visual artist, both based in Georgia, by presenting The Nellie Mae Rowe Award, generously made possible by The Judith Alexander Foundation.

The February 16th, 2024 gala will be an immersive multi-sensory event showcasing art by the award recipients, an awards presentation with live entertainment, and dinner. The money raised will serve as seed money for ADAMA’s forthcoming capital campaign and building fund.

ABOUT THE AWARD

The Judith Alexander Foundation has generously provided a grant for the first presentation of The Nellie Mae Rowe Award to be awarded to our committee-selected Flower and Seed honorees.

The Judith Alexander Foundation (JAF) honors the multifaceted legacy of the late art patron, Judith Alexander, by supporting Georgia visual artists and by preserving and expanding recognition of the extraordinary existence and artistry of Nellie Mae Rowe.

LOOKING AHEAD

The past year has been a remarkable one for ADAMA. We have continued to inspire, educate and engage our community through a range of innovative and dynamic programs and exhibitions. The support of our members and donors has been vital in ensuring that we are able to maintain our commitment to preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of our community.

As we look ahead to the future, we are confident that we will continue to make a significant impact, providing opportunities for all to explore, learn, and appreciate the Diaspora and all it has to offer. We are grateful for the support we have received and look forward to continuing to serve our community for many years to come.

Help us to continue making an impact, considering making a tax-deductible donation today!