Our Herstory
and Founder's Statement
and Founder's Statement
The Black Women’s Arts Festival (BWAF) was founded and produced in March 2003 by founder and executive director Cassendre Xavier. Xavier produced a 3-day event, which showcased the work of black women artists in: performance, visual arts, literary arts, and film. Now in its 6th year, and a nonprofit since 2007, BWAF has become a vital community event which produces a once-yearly 4-day festival. Showcases include: Music/Live Performance, Literary Arts,
Black Women's Arts Festival™ | 3721 Midvale Avenue | Philadelphia PA 19129-1743 USA
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Tel: (215) 951-0330, ext. 2108 | Fax: (215) 951-0342 | Web: www.BWAFphilly.org Email:info@BWAFphilly.org
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Visual Arts, Film/Video, Workshops, and Dance/Theater. BWAF has hosted as many as 60 artists from across the globe per annual event. BWAF is committed to being a platform that values black women and their work; emphasizing unique, under-represented art forms, showcasing new and emerging artists while promoting the necessity of health and well-being.
Updated 9/28/09
