Tables were set up, but upon entering attendees mingled and had cordial conversations with each other.
Once the event started, it was non-stop activities starting with a fashion show sponsored by Neiman Marcus. [Photos by Kim Evans Photos]
Scholarships and awards were given out.
Notably, the Designer Extraordinaire Award was received by James Keith.
In honor of the late visual artist Radcliffe Bailey, the inaugural Radcliffe Bailey Award for Excellence in Visual Arts was introduced and given to visual artist Marilyn Nance.
In tribute to Bailey, there was a dance performance created by ADAMA and Komanse’ Dance Theatre for the High Museum entitled, “Permanent: EW, SN”.
In conclusion of the night, the keynote speaker was the Mayor of Atlanta Andre Dickens. He talked about the importance of supporting the arts and also paid homage to Atlanta’s first Black Mayor Maynard Jackson
Check out more photos from the event below [Photos by Aishai Howse/ Black Truth News]
[Photos by Kim Evans Photos]
Update: The Neiman Marcus show took place at the end of the event, not the beginning