The Art of Being Black

The Art of Being Black Welcome to The Art of Being Black, where creativity meets culture in celebration of Black artistry in Newfoundland & Labrador

>Symbolism:SankofaWe are happy to announce that the applications for our artist incubator programme; Sankofa is now open...
06/14/2026

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Symbolism:Sankofa
We are happy to announce that the applications for our artist incubator programme; Sankofa is now open. We are Calling emerging artist based in Newfoundland and Labrador to apply to become one of the five artist that would embark on this slow paced ten-month project. This programme is designed to help artists of any discipline dive deeper into their practice under the mentorship of curator, Bushra Junaid.
Visit our website for more information.

March last year we were contacted by the team and informed that we would be awarded the CATAPULT grant for the cultural...
04/29/2026

March last year we were contacted by the team and informed that we would be awarded the CATAPULT grant for the cultural work that we proposed to them. We were speechless because we knew what it meant. It meant we had to get to work.
In 2024 we carried out a province wide artistic project called Rooted. One of the pieces from Rooted was described by Rhea Rollman as having “more depth, complexity and beauty in its six minutes than in a hundred NL tourism videos of ginger-haired children in billowing white dresses dancing around precariously perched clotheslines.”
The piece was shown at In the ‘Gather’ exhibition curated by and Mereille Eagan. However upon completion of the project we did not have anywhere to show the work. Exhibition which was scheduled to coincide with BHM was 3 weeks out and we still didn’t have a space for it. BIG ISSUE.
came to the rescue last minute, giving us the space where we held the first Rooted show. Afterward also curated a showing of the works at . The ISSUE remains.
How can we say we are rooted but there is no space for us. This grant represented a collective sigh. We could get a space! FINALLY! We began the hunt in May. Our first space involved a devil of a landlord that attempted to seize our artworks but we threatened to go to the press and they relented.
After much trials, we are finally excited and confident enough to announce the CENTRE FOR BLACK ARTS. Pay attention, this is a Newfoundland First.

04/17/2026

Still reminiscing!!✨

Everyone came through in their preferred theme and owned it
Some of you stepped in already camera-ready, others eased into it as the day went on — but either way, it was beautiful to watch people just be themselves and enjoy the moment.

It wasn’t just about taking pictures, it was an experience we all shared.

we appreciate every single person who showed up and we can’t wait to do it again! ❤️

Tag yourself, tag your people, and tell us your favorite moment 👇

Link in bio! You do not want to miss this opportunity to educate yourself and get some confidence about your finances. T...
04/13/2026

Link in bio! You do not want to miss this opportunity to educate yourself and get some confidence about your finances.
This workshop is sponsored by

We are happy to announce that pictures from picture day are ready! Check the link in the bio!We hope these images brings...
04/12/2026

We are happy to announce that pictures from picture day are ready! Check the link in the bio!
We hope these images brings you as much joy as it brought us to create! We still have a form for you to fill if you wish to share your thoughts about picture day and the images you created yourself! 🫶🏾

This was a first of a kind event put together by TABB & TWIGA. It was more than simply an event. Picture Day was a cross...
03/19/2026

This was a first of a kind event put together by TABB & TWIGA. It was more than simply an event. Picture Day was a cross cultural community play. In times like this, it is important to stop for a moment and bring people together to celebrate nothing, just being together, reconnecting, looking around and confirming our own humanness in the humanness of another. We believe that it is important for us to take time to step out of daily routine and the identity it forces on us, to experience life in community. This is the power of art. This is what we invited our community to participate in and everyone showed up with a big smile on their faces. It takes a village they say and we are grateful for ours.

We want the photos you took!!! Photos. Videos. Everything you are willing to share. You all showed up with the most beau...
03/15/2026

We want the photos you took!!! Photos. Videos. Everything you are willing to share. You all showed up with the most beautiful attitude. You took effort to that # # # # on! Please go to the link in the bio, send us the pictures and videos you took, we’d love to have it and share it! Thank you.

Introducing our artists Picture day is here and we just wanted to take time to introduce you to the talents that would b...
03/14/2026

Introducing our artists

Picture day is here and we just wanted to take time to introduce you to the talents that would be creating for you

Come create and experience art

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If you were waking up to thisThis might be your final sign from the universe to attend PICTURE DAY Happening live at the...
03/14/2026

If you were waking up to this
This might be your final sign from the universe to attend PICTURE DAY

Happening live at the lantern today
Come witness art being created in real life where you are the muse and center of attention
See this as an amazing opportunity to get lasting memories with your friends, spouses and family

Picture day is happening
Seats are almost filled out
Admission is FREE!
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