Bafauk

A network of Black writers, artists, academics, filmmakers, musicians, scientists, lawyers, entrepreneurs, theatre-makers, students and professionals. We are members of the African and Caribbean diaspora. We are of all ages, ancestries, genders, disabilities and identities. We are diverse yet unified as we share a common goal: to elevate Black creativity through community with an unprecedented all-Black UK network for the arts. Our aims: Representations Connect Black professionals to the creative and cultural industries to increase career opportunities. Connect Black creators with politicians, policy makers and funding to realise our ideas and increase opportunities for future generations. Community Create space for increased collaboration between Black creatives through partnerships, community and the mentoring and development of new talent. Recognition Celebrate and archive the contribution of Black creatives to the arts through live events. The annual Foundation Festival and the first ever Black British Arts and Culture Symposium are designed to better support the charitable work of our community by organisations such as The Black Cultural Archives, Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust and The Midi Music Company.