ADAMA 2024 Impact Report
OVERVIEWIn 2024, ADAMA proudly celebrates six years of championing African diasporic art, culture, and storytelling. Over the past year, we have expanded our reach through new exhibitions, immersive experiences, and signature events, significantly increasing attendance and elevating the visibility of the artists and communities we serve.
Our educational initiatives continued to provide opportunities for learners of all ages to deepen their understanding of Black art, history, and culture, fostering greater cultural awareness and appreciation. By maintaining our commitment to inclusivity and the breadth of the African diaspora, ADAMA remains a vital resource—enriching lives, inspiring creativity, and cultivating a cultural ecosystem that affirms Black humanity and shapes Atlanta’s global cultural identity.
As we look to the future, we envision ADAMA as a dynamic cultural campus that continues to evolve and innovate. With our presence along the BeltLine, we aim to create a vibrant hub for artistic exchange, fostering deeper connections between local neighborhoods, global networks, and the African Diaspora. Our plans include expanding exhibitions, enhancing our educational programs, and cultivating a diverse range of cultural experiences that highlight emerging voices.
We aspire to be a catalyst for creative entrepreneurship and a welcoming space where visitors can immerse themselves in Black art, culture, and storytelling. As we move forward, we remain committed to driving Atlanta’s transformation into a global cultural and creative epicenter, making ADAMA an essential destination for all who seek inspiration, understanding, and upliftment.
EVERY WHERE we GO, THERE we ARE.
Since establishing our first physical location at the NIA Building in Pittsburgh Yards, ADAMA continues to create dynamic, immersive experiences celebrating the African Diaspora.
In 2024, we welcomed an average of 500–800 visitors per month, each encountering exhibitions, performances, conversations, and educational programs that broaden understanding of the global Black experience. Our work provides a critical intervention in the display, promotion, and development of African-descended artists, ensuring that Black art and culture remain at the forefront of Atlanta’s cultural evolution.
2024 EXPERIENCES
2024 EXPERIENCES
In many African traditions, the audience is an integral part of the production. We talk at our movies. We sing and dance at our concerts. This “call and response” engages and affirms. Rather than providing “programs” we create experiences that are dynamic, sensory-rich, and immersive.This year over 3000+ people attended our experiences and were part of making each interaction a historic moment!ADAMA ARTS SALONS
ADAMA Arts Salon is a series of conversations featuring contemporary artists, curators, scholars, and more from across the African Diaspora. HIGHLIGHTS
This season all ADAMA Arts Salons were hosted in-person at Pittsburgh Yards.
Some influential voices joined the conversation, including Joyce Wilson, Dr. Shady Radical , and Jon Goode to name a few.
Catch up on past episodes.In 2024, ADAMA’s work and mission garnered significant media attention, underscoring our growing role as Atlanta’s cultural catalyst. Highlights include features by:
ADAMA In the Media
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Videos Inside the Atlanta museum bringing African diaspora art to Black communities
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ADAMA celebrates 40th anniversary of Cape Town Peace March
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Q&A: Fahamu Pecou, African Diaspora Art Museum founder, celebrates new home
Atlanta Daily World
WABE
Emory University
OTHER FEATURES ArtsATL
Tech of Sports (Rick Limpert)
Only In Georgia
UATL (AJC)
Art Daily World
ART EXHIBITS
From showcases featuring visionary individual artists to thematic collector collections bringing together voices from across the African diaspora, our 2024 exhibitions exemplified the richness and dynamism of Black art. Each show offered a unique vantage point—from explorations of cultural identity and heritage to bold statements about contemporary social issues—ensuring that visitors experienced the full spectrum of global Black creativity. Through these thoughtfully curated exhibitions, ADAMA created a vibrant, evolving narrative that celebrates the breadth, innovation, and ongoing evolution of Black cultural expression.
A NIGHT OF AFRO OPULANCE 
FUNDRAISING GALAIn 2024, we hosted our first-ever FLOWERS x SEEDS Gala—an unforgettable evening honoring established and emerging artists of African descent and raising support for ADAMA’s mission.
The gala inaugural celebration welcomed more than 100 of Atlanta’s cultural influencers and tastemakers dedicated to amplifying African diaspora art and culture! During the event Dr. Arturo Lindsey and Kelly Taylor Mitchell, both based in Georgia, were presented The Nellie Mae Rowe Award, generously made possible by The Judith Alexander Foundation.
Guests enjoyed art exhibitions from the award recipients, a dynamic awards presentation, live entertainment, and dinner. The funds raised provided essential seed money for ADAMA’s mission, paving the way for
Mark your calendars for February 21, 2025! The upcoming FLOWERS x SEEDS Gala promises an immersive, multi-sensory experience featuring showcased art from our award recipients, an awards presentation, live entertainment, and a seated dinner. Funds raised will provide crucial support for ADAMA’s forthcoming capital campaign and building fund. Tickets are available now—we can’t wait to welcome you to this extraordinary celebration of African diaspora art and culture!
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIONS
Collaborated for launch of author Ain Heath Drew's new children's book "Ayo's Adventure: Across the Diaspora from Afro to Zulu
ADAMA’s partnered with Nando’s to present the “If You Look Hard Enough You Can See Our Future” exhibit
“The Perfect Gift” a photographic narrative of living and deceased organ donors and transplant recipients designed to empower, educate, and increase organ and tissue donation in the African-American community
ADAMA 2024 NUMBERSGrew our email list to over 1800+ subscribers
Grew our Instagram 1.5x more than last year to 6338
3500+ attendees to our experiences in-person & virtually
SPONSORS + GRANTORSWe are grateful for the unwavering support of our Sponsors! Their generosity and commitment have played an invaluable role in our mission to celebrate and amplify the work of artists from across the African diaspora!
Through their contributions, they have helped us inspire, educate, and uplift our community, allowing us to thrive and flourish. Together, we have transformed lives and created lasting connections through the power of art. We are truly grateful for your partnership and look forward to continuing this inspiring journey together.
Village Expansion
Added one new Board member
Began conversations with the Beltline to establish a permanent home for ADAMA
Brought on a Gallery Manager
LOOKING AHEAD As we look to the future, we envision ADAMA as a dynamic cultural campus that continues to evolve and innovate. With our presence along the BeltLine, we aim to create a vibrant hub for artistic exchange, fostering deeper connections between local neighborhoods, global networks, and the African Diaspora. Our plans include expanding exhibitions, enhancing our educational programs, and cultivating a diverse range of cultural experiences that highlight emerging voices.
We aspire to be a catalyst for creative entrepreneurship and a welcoming space where visitors can immerse themselves in Black art, culture, and storytelling. As we move forward, we remain committed to driving Atlanta’s transformation into a global cultural and creative epicenter, making ADAMA an essential destination for all who seek inspiration, understanding, and upliftment.
Cultural & Community Significance
As the only art and cultural institution on the BeltLine, ADAMA is shaping Atlanta’s cultural identity—bridging historic Black neighborhoods, creating an inclusive arts ecosystem, and uplifting the next generation of Black creatives. Our presence along the BeltLine sets the stage for transformative experiences that amplify African diaspora narratives, enrich the local cultural economy, and affirm Atlanta’s role as a global hub for Black art and innovation.