OUR MISSION
BADG is building a more equitable and inclusive creative culture by advancing a community of independent Black makers in creative industries. We are committed to honoring our ancestral legacies in art and design, taking ownership of our narrative, and creating spaces to celebrate Black creativity and culture.
Cultivating leaders in creative industries is how we thrive today and in our shared futures. As a mission-driven organization, we live by our values, creating opportunities for our members to thrive and reaching out to industry allies to support the great work of visionary Black artists and designers.
ABOUT BADG
Founded in 2018, The Black Artists + Designers Guild is a dynamic, action-oriented, member-driven platform for creative professionals seeking community, collaboration, and creative support.
Founded on the principles of a traditional guild, BADG thrives on active membership + patron support.
We are proud to be mission-driven, value-centered, and committed to equity and inclusion.
OUR VALUES
Dialogue informs action. Conversation is a good start, but we want to get things done.
Action builds equity. Everything we create serves to write new narratives about our ancestral legacies and our shared futures.
Equity changes systems. We are keenly aware of the historical inequities in architecture and design. Our goal is to dismantle those inequities for our members, present and future by creating opportunities and building awareness.
Ancestral legacies are our shared future. We lift up the excellence of Black artists and designers around the globe.
The Members of BADG are building a more equitable and inclusive creative culture by advancing a community of independent Black makers in creative industries.
We are committed to honoring our ancestral legacy in design, taking ownership of our narrative, and creating spaces to celebrate Black creativity and culture through art and design.
