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BADG empowers makers of African descent to create immersive spaces that center our culture and community and, through the principle of Ujima, collectively work together to share knowledge, support, and resources.

06/02/2026

Congratulations to the Creative Futures Grant Honorees! 🎉

The Creative Futures Grant awards two $5,000 prizes to Black graduate students in Craft to help bring their creative visions to life. This year’s jury selected Cameron Patricia Downey and Jasmine Narkita Wiley to each receive an award for their projects celebrating Black Diasporic expression. Funded by Maxwell Hanrahan Foundation. 🖤 , drop your congratulations in the comments for our honorees!

▪️ Cameron Patricia Downey ( )
Cameron is an anti-disciplinary artist whose work moves between sculpture, photography, film, body, and curation. Peering into the private lives of objects and finding instruction in the incidental, the precarious, and the misremembered — her practice archives, unfurls, and lends fantasy to the Blues of Black life and relation.

▪️ Jasmine Narkita Wiley ( )
Jasmine is an interdisciplinary artist, writer, and educator with exhibitions at ICA San Francisco, MCA Denver, and Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art. Her writing has appeared in Art Journal Open, Surface Design Journal, and Rewind Review Respond. A recipient of the Ted Purves Social Practice Award, a Cadogan Scholarship from the SF Foundation, and a HEAR US Award from NYU Tisch — she holds an MA in Arts Politics from NYU Tisch and is currently pursuing her MFA at California College of the Arts.

06/01/2026

We’re thrilled to announce Lydia C. Thompson as the recipient of the BADG Maker Award — recognizing established Black craftspeople committed to their medium, the exploration of Black diasporic culture in contemporary craft and community, and supported by unrestricted funds from the Maxwell Hanrahan Foundation.

“I am deeply honored to receive the BADG Award in recognition of my contributions to the field of crafts. For more than four decades, I have been fortunate to sustain an active studio practice while raising a family and serving in leadership roles at several universities. I am now at a juncture in my career where I can devote more time to creating new work. This award has provided critical support for the purchase of art supplies and new technology applications for upcoming solo exhibitions, shipping expenses, and the completion of field research for the Mumblins installation exhibition.” — Lydia C. Thompson

Lydia is a mixed media artist specializing in ceramics that focus on cultural narratives and educator with over four decades of practice, Lydia’s work has been exhibited nationally and internationally at institutions including the Mindy Solomon Gallery, Baltimore Clayworks, The Clay Studio, the Crocker Art Museum, the Mint Museum, and the James A. Michener Art Museum, among others.
BADG is proud to celebrate Lydia’s extraordinary career and her enduring contributions to the arts.

04/26/2026

Learning never stops. Creative educational development is at the heart of BADG — creating space for makers to continue their journey. Haystack Mountain School of Craft ( ) has been a proud supporter of , providing opportunities for Black artists and designers attending their Open Studio Residency and Summer workshops.

We are happy to announce that Kailyn Bryant .bryant, Tajah Ellis , Sean Desiree and Shamira Wilson will attend Haystack this summer! Congratulations! We can’t wait to see how this time in Maine will shape your practice and contributions to Black cultural archiving.

11/20/2025

APPLY NOW: Our BADG x Haystack Summer Workshop program is now open to Black-identifying creatives!
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This BADG Education initiative allows creatives to expand their studio practice by exploring different media and experimenting with new ideas at the Haystack Mountain School of Craft in Deer Isle, Maine.
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The Summer Workshops are open to artists, designers, and makers at all levels and disciplines. BADG board will select two individuals to attend the fully funded Haystack Summer Workshop which includes tuition, room and board, and a $500 stipend.
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To learn more and apply, complete the form in the bio link 🔗
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Application Deadline is December 9, 2025, at 11:59 pm EST
Recipients will be notified in late December 2025. Spread the word. Tag a friend

Quote from past recipient:
“This journey to Haystack was meaningful to me in so many ways. The workshop allowed me time to look into myself, to create beauty and to surround myself with creative, beautiful and supportive people.”
-Leila Kharem

10/14/2025

APPLY NOW: Our BADG x Haystack Fellowship program is now open to Black-identifying creatives!
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This BADG Education initiative allows creatives to expand their studio practice by exploring different media and experimenting with new ideas at the Haystack Mountain School of Craft in Deer Isle, Maine.
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The Fellowship program is open to artists, designers, and makers at all levels and disciplines. BADG board will select two individuals to attend the fully funded Haystack Open Studio Residency which includes tuition, room and board, and a $500 stipend.
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To learn more and apply, complete the form in the bio link 🔗
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Application Deadline is November 7, 2025, at 11:59 pm EST
Recipients will be notified in early December 2025.

Quote from past recipient: “My time at Haystack was more illuminating than I ever expected. Not only did I meet some incredible artists from across the world, some of whom I’m proud to now call friends, I got to experience the magic of unfettered artistic endeavor. Being able to simply focus on learning a new craft has empowered me to recreate the Haystack experience at home — including the impeccable food!” -Sherrod Faulks .shop

02/04/2025

📚 Design Your Dream Library at
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Do you have a young artist, bookworm, or budding designer at home? Join Founding Member for a hands-on, family-friendly workshop on designing a dream library. This event is in conjunction with our installation “The Underground Library” in Making Home—Smithsonian Design Triennial.
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Family drop-in activities are designed for youth ages 5–12 and their adult guardian/caregivers. Family programs are included in the price of museum admission, and youth 18 and under are always free.
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WHEN: Saturday, February 8, 2025
TIME: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
WHERE: Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
2 East 91st Street, New York, First Floor
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"The Underground Library" Photo by
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02/03/2025

We Are Black History ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽
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We're empowering makers of African descent to create immersive spaces that honor our culture and community. Through the principle of Ujima, we work together to share knowledge, resources, and support—paving the way for visionary Black artists and designers to thrive. We're making history every day! 🖤
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01/20/2025

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day we hope you all take time to reflect and to come together to better serve our families and communities. Dr. King was committed to social justice and empowering his community throughout his life. Let's walk through our own lives with these principles every day.

Martin Luther King Jr. portrait by Robert Peterson

01/19/2025

BADG in the News! 🗞️
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It’s been over two months since the launch of , Smithsonian Design Museum exhibition "Making Home—Smithsonian Design Triennial" and the reveal of our commissioned space - "The Underground Library: An Archive of Our Truth.” Our BADG Lab initiatives represent the vanguard in Black art and design, providing space and support for artists and designers to express their artistry,
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We are grateful to those spreading the word on "The Underground Library” and our collective work and to the writers and publications for shining a light on this defining moment for BADG Lab, offering visitors a chance to connect with our mission-driven work 🫶🏾🫶🏽🫶🏿
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01/02/2025

🌟 Grant opportunity for Interior Designers 🌟
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We are excited to share a grant opportunity from our friends They recently announced an unrestricted $20,000 grant for an exceptional woman of the Global Majority in interior design. 🙌🏿 🙌🏽 🙌🏾 funded by and
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The grant also includes
▪️ 1-year Female Design Council Membership
▪️ One-on-one mentorship with Nicole Hollis
▪️ Membership in the 1stDibs Trade 1st program with exclusive benefits
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▪️ Applications open January 7, 2025
▪️ The winner will be announced on March 25, 2025 (Women’s History Month!)
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To learn more and apply, visit 's website
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Deer Isle, ME
04627

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