The AfroFuture Society Curatorial Studio

Fueling imagination, preserving culture, and shaping futures

At the New Orleans African American Museum (NOAAM)

Vision

A creative hub at the heart of NOAAM, the AFS Curatorial Studio celebrates the intersection of art, culture, and technology. It is the cornerstone of Afrofuture Society, designed to incubate artists and curators who imagine bold futures for Black communities while preserving cultural legacies.

Purpose

  • Elevate Afrofuturism as a lens for cultural expression and liberation

  • Support artists and curators through fellowships, stipends, and incubations

  • Create immersive exhibitions and workshops that connect history to visionary futures

Core Activities

  • Artist Fellowships: 2–3 fellows annually supported with stipends and exhibition opportunities

  • Interactive Exhibitions: Installations bridging past, present, and future cultural narratives

  • Educational Workshops: Programming for students, teachers, and the public that integrates Afrofuturist practice into learning

  • Archiving & Documentation: Digital storytelling, recording, and preserving exhibitions as part of NOAAM’s collection