IABD Awarded The 2021 National Medal of Arts

The National Medal of Arts is the highest award given to artists and arts patrons by the United States government. The National Medal of Arts is awarded by the President of the United States to individuals or groups who "...are deserving of special recognition by reason of their outstanding contributions to the excellence, growth, support and availability of the arts in the United States."

The International Association of Blacks in Dance was recognized for this award by The National Endowment for the Arts and President Joe Biden for expanding our Nation’s appreciation for the practice and preservation of dance from the African diaspora. Through teaching, training, and performance, The IABD promotes dance by people of African ancestry and origin, explores and exchanges art, spans cultures and generations, and enriches the dance culture of America.

Questions? Contact Tiffany Pittman, communications@iabdassociation.org