WHAT WE DO

EXPERIENCES

THE ADAMA WAY

CALL and RESPONSE

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.

 
 
 
 

ADAMA ARTS SALON

ADAMA Arts Salon is a series of conversations featuring contemporary artists, curators, scholars, and more from across the African Diaspora. Catch up on past episodes.

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THE BRIDGE RESIDENCY

The Bridge Residency is a unique partnership with Villa Albertine, a French institution for arts and ideas in the United States. The Bridge highlights innovative ideas and projects by artists, curators, and scholars from across the African continent. Each year we invite 2-3 residents for a cultural exchange here in Atlanta.

Current Resident - Vitshois Mwilambwe Bondo

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PERMANENT: AN EXPERIENTIAL ARTS MOVEMENT

Permanent is a multidisciplinary art experience that activates works by African and African-American artists in permanent collections of various art institutions. In partnership with signature art objects, ADAMA and Komansé Dance Theater reinterpret works of art through dance, music, film and more.

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MIDNIGHT OIL: SOUNDS OF CREATION

A curated experience featuring artists and the music that inspires them. We’ve invited artists from around the world to create music playlists that provide the soundtrack to their creative process. Tune in to rock out and learn more about these amazing artists!

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PAST EXPERIENCES

Flowers x Seeds Gala

Flowers x Seeds is an annual event that honors under-recognized artists whose works amplify the African diaspora. This gala serves as ADAMA's primary fundraising initiative, with all proceeds supporting the development of a world-class arts destination, as well as ongoing educational initiatives, exhibitions, and public programming. 

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ADAMA X Galbreath

The Galbreath Collection exhibition will opens November 24 - January 2 and features approximately 100 works from over 70 Black contemporary artists residing in or with significant ties to Atlanta. 

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We Need Love

Explore the captivating experiences and diverse programming from our past exhibit. Immerse yourself in the rich and thought-provoking displays of the Diaspora that made the exhibit one we will never forget!

See photos from the exhibit and learn how to purchase the art if you missed it!

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PAST ARTS SALONS

  • ADAMA Arts Salon / Ep. 27

    Watch the replay of Episode 27, a conversation between Maboula Soumahoro and Dr. Fahamu Pecou from Sunday, January 30, 2022.

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  • ADAMA Arts Salon / Ep. 26

    Watch the replay of Episode 26, a conversation with Karen Comer Lowe, Lauren Jackson Harris, and Onaje Henderson, moderated by September Gray from Sunday, November 14, 2021.

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  • ADAMA Arts Salon / Ep. 25

    Watch the replay of Episode 25, a conversation with Heather Infantry, Fabian Williams, and Nse Ufot, moderated by Floyd Hall from Sunday, October 24, 2021.

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  • ADAMA Arts Salon / Ep. 24

    Watch the replay of Episode 24, a conversation with Courtney Brooks, Gene Byrd III, and Joshua Dingle, moderated by Esohe Galbreath from Sunday, September 26, 2021.

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PAST MIDNIGHT OIL:
SOUNDS OF CREATION