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The World Through Our Eyes: A Youth Mobile Photography & Short Video Initiative - November 2025
Part funded by Medway Lottery Fund In partnership with:
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Reflections 2025:
Black British Women,
Art, and Legacy
Poetry
Ceramics
Sculpture
Crafts
Drawing
Video
Painting
Illustrations
Animation
Street Art
Printmaking
Graphic Design
Architecture
Fashion
Fine Art
Collage
Photography
Film Making
Installation Art
Pyrography
Jewellery Art
Tapestry
Grafitti Art
The Black Art Hub CIC: Empowering Black Creativity, Culture, and Community
The Black Art Hub CIC is a pioneering organisation championing Black artistic expression, cultural heritage, and creative entrepreneurship. It was established to address the systemic underrepresentation of Black artists in mainstream art spaces and serves as a platform for visibility, empowerment, and collaboration within the Black British creative community.
At its core, the Hub operates on the principles of access, equity, and innovation. Providing Black British artists and poets with opportunities to exhibit their work, collaborate across disciplines, and access funding often unavailable through traditional institutions. By tackling barriers such as racial bias in gallery representation and limited financial support, the Hub actively works to dismantle inequalities in the arts.
Through curated exhibitions, education programmes, and residencies, it ensures that Black artistry is seen, valued, and archived as a vital part of British culture.
A key initiative is its focus on digital innovation in Black art practices. In the era of AI-generated imagery and algorithmic bias, the Hub advocates for the ethical representation of Black identities in digital spaces. Workshops and mentorship programmes help Black artists navigate the evolving digital landscape, ensuring their work remains authentic and protected.
The Hub also plays a crucial role in community engagement and cultural education, collaborating with schools, universities, and libraries—including the Benjamin Zephaniah Library—to introduce young Black creatives to careers in the arts.
Looking ahead, the Black Art Hub CIC aims to expand through international collaborations, research partnerships, and policy advocacy, reinforcing its role in shaping the future of Black British art, activism, and cultural identity.
Join us and be part of a community that celebrates Black creativity at its finest.
The Collective of African Diaspora Artists.
A dynamic platform dedicated to supporting, uplifting, and celebrating Black British and African diaspora artists and poets. Rooted in a commitment to Black excellence, creative collaboration, and personal development, CADA provides a vital space for artists to connect, grow, and thrive.
Through monthly and bi-monthly networking events, we bring together Black creatives from diverse artistic disciplines to foster meaningful connections. These gatherings create opportunities for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and professional growth, ensuring that Black artists have the support and resources needed to elevate their craft.
At CADA, we believe in building sustainable careers in the arts. We provide mentorship, workshops, and development programs designed to help artists and poets expand their creative potential, gain industry insights, and navigate the challenges of the art world. Whether it’s refining artistic techniques, exploring digital innovation, or gaining exposure through exhibitions and performances, CADA is committed to creating pathways for success.
Our mission extends beyond individual growth—we are cultivating a powerful Black artistic network that amplifies our voices, reshapes narratives, and reclaims our space in the global arts industry. By supporting Black British and African diaspora artists, CADA is not just a collective; it is a movement towards lasting change, cultural preservation, and creative empowerment.
aboutus
The Black Art Hub is a non-profit Community Hub in Medway (Kent) founded by local Black British artist 'Michi Masumi'.
Its aim and purpose are to provide a platform for grassroots Black British visual artists and poets to share experiences and exhibit work.
Develop their artistry through skilling, employability, peer reviews, and creative collaborations.
Engaging with the wider community, providing support through creative events and activities
Using Art and Culture as a barrier remover, enabling communal and individual development
Showcasing the rich diversity within the UK's Black Communities.
Supporting and encouraging grassroots Black British Management, Community Development, and Black British Narration through Art.
Start-up Creative Business advice and support
Further and Higher Education Creative Routes Workshops.
Research projects specifically aimed at contemporary Black British Visual Arts and Poetry.
The Benjamin Library Development Programme
The Black Art Hub specialises in Grassroots Black British Visual Arts and Poetry, whilst supporting all cultural forms of global art and poetry.
The Benjamin Academic & Research Community Library
Support the Benjamin Library at the Black Art Hub and participate in a transformative community initiative! Your donation of used African diaspora, art and poetry books.
Your donations aid in advancing Black British academic research and enriching our community's cultural landscape. reducing landfill waste and promoting reading equality.
The Benjamin Library is not just a repository of books; it's a vibrant research hub dedicated to exploring the intersections of African, Caribbean, and Afro-Latino art and history.
By contributing, you help us provide invaluable resources to scholars, artists, and local community members who seek to deepen their understanding and appreciation of diverse cultural narratives. Every donation makes a difference in sustaining this vital space where education, art, and community meet. Join us in fostering a legacy of knowledge and inclusivity!
TBAH CIC's Four-point timeline for the opening of the Benjamin Library in June 2026
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October 2024: Launch fundraising campaign
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August 2025: Begin building the digital online Archive, Development and Research library website
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June 2026: The library website with book loaning facilities goes live
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July 2026: Our first major Research Project commences
We are seeking to raise £ 50,000. Click the 'Donate' button to visit our donation page, and please share. All money raised will be used to help secure community space for 3 years and to also purchase used books relevant to our academic and development long-term goals.
Inviting Black British Visual Artists & Poets
to join us in paving a new path within British Arts
The UK is a very special place, full to the brim of diversity.
'The Black Art Hub' believes all aspects of Black Diversity should be more accessible within the Art Community, Institutions, Museums, and Galleries.
Most importantly our Art needs to be seen in all environments, big and small across the UK
Being a Black British Visual Artist/Poet has a different meaning to each Person.
Black Expression should not be put into a box nor limited to one representation.
There is space for us All.