$10 one-time

Increase visibility for your Black art event.

Highlighted listings receive enhanced placement on our event page so more visitors see your event first. This option is designed for artists and organizers who want additional exposure within our Black art events community in Fayetteville and across North Carolina.

Highlightedevents may include:

• Priority placement above standard listings
• A “Featured Event” highlight badge
• Increased visibility within the Black Artist Forward event feed

This tier helps amplify your event within our growing audience of people actively looking for Black art events, cultural experiences, and community happenings.

(Coming Soon)

We are developing expanded promotional opportunities for artists and organizations who want broader reach across our platform.

This tier will include additional visibility options such as homepage features, newsletter placement, and social media amplification for Black art events and cultural programming.

More details will be announced as Black Artist Forward continues to grow its reach and community impact.

Event Submission Guidelines

Black Artist Forward (BAF) is a curated cultural platform dedicated to increasing visibility for Black artists and Black art events in Fayetteville and across North Carolina. Our goal is to highlight exhibitions, performances, workshops, and community cultural experiences that align with our mission of supporting the arts and strengthening local creative ecosystems.

We welcome submissions from artists, organizations, and cultural partners whose events align with this purpose.

What can be submitted

Eligible submissions include:

• Black art events, exhibitions, and showcases
• Cultural events centered on community, arts, or creative expression
• Workshops, performances, and public programming in the arts
• Community arts events and First Friday–style cultural programming
• Select multicultural or collaborative events that meaningfully support the arts community

Review and approval

All submissions are reviewed before being published.

• Please allow up to 2 business days for review and posting
• Submissions may be edited for clarity, formatting, or consistency with site standards
• We reserve the right to approve, decline, or remove any submission that does not align with the mission or purpose of the platform

Submission requirements

To ensure quality listings for our community:

• Events must be arts or culture related
• All information must be accurate and complete
• Incomplete submissions may be delayed or rejected
• BAF does not sell tickets or act as a ticketing provider

Content alignment

Black Artist Forward prioritizes events that directly support Black artists and cultural visibility. Some multicultural or general arts events may be accepted if they meaningfully contribute to the broader arts community and align with our platform’s purpose.

Important note

This platform is a curated community listing, not a public directory. Submission does not guarantee publication.