National Center of Afro American Artists
National Center of Afro American Artists is a art museum in Roxbury, Massachusetts. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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About this museum
What is National Center of Afro American Artists?
The National Center of Afro-American Artists (NCAAA) is a center in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 1968 by Elma Lewis to "preserv[e] and foster the cultural arts heritage of black peoples worldwide through arts teaching, and the presentation of professional works in all fine arts disciplines." Although the organization's name specifies African-American artists, the organizational mandate includes all African diasporic art. The NCAAA is the largest independent black cultural arts institution in New England, United States. Its alumni have distinguished themselves in the performing arts internationally.
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Museum details
- Name
- National Center of Afro American Artists
- Type
- Art Museum
- City
- Roxbury
- State
- Massachusetts
- Website
- http://www.ncaaa.org
- IMLS Museum ID
- 8402500396
- Coordinates
- 42.31646, -71.09215
What kind of museum is National Center of Afro American Artists?
National Center of Afro American Artists is classified as a art museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more art museums →
Where is National Center of Afro American Artists located?
National Center of Afro American Artists is located in Roxbury, Massachusetts at approximately 42.31646, -71.09215. See the map above.
Does National Center of Afro American Artists have a website?
Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.ncaaa.org. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.