Fine Art + Fashion 2026

April 29, 2026

2026 marks a defining moment for the intersection of fine art and fashion, and this year, the spotlight is turned all the way up.

For twenty dazzling years, this iconic celebration has brought together fine art, fashion, and unapologetic fabulousness. Hosted by National Black Arts Festival in partnership with Neiman Marcus Atlanta, the evening convenes Atlanta's most influential stylemakers, tastemakers, and culture lovers for a night where creativity meets purpose and glamour drives impact.

This milestone twentieth anniversary honors the evolution of excellence in design and visual artistry while raising vital funds to support NBAF's Youth Arts Education programs. The celebration features four distinguished honors: the Radcliffe Bailey Excellence in Visual Art Award, the Fashion Designer Extraordinaire Award, the Fashion Forward Student Award, and the NextGen Visionary Art Award.

Join us in championing the next generation of creatives and advancing arts education, because art in education is always in style.

Attire: Creative Fashion Forward
Complimentary Valet

Itinerary

20th Anniversary Co-Chairs

Honorary Co-Chairs — Vicki & John Palmer Event Co-Chairs — Melissa Leyva Valladares & Richard Valladares 20th Anniversary Host Co-Chairs — Carol Waddy & Helen Mitchell