African American Arts Alliance of Chicago

The Black Excellence Committee

 

The Black Excellence Committee is a committee of the African American Arts Alliance of Chicago. Formed in 2001, the purpose of the Black Excellence Committee is to identify outstanding African American individuals and organizations working in the arts. The membership of each committee is made up of art lovers within the Chicago community.
Each committee member must serve on a sub-committee.

The Sub-committees:

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FILM

MUSIC

LITERATURE

DANCE

THEATER

VISUAL ARTS

TECHNOLOGY/DIGITAL MEDIA

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Each sub-committee must identify and nominate artists for the opportunity to receive a Black Excellence Award at the Annual Black Excellence Award Gala. Each sub-committee has judging criteria specific to their art form. To serve on the Black Excellence Committee you must have a passion for the arts and the time to experience the work of as many artists and art organizations as possible within your category. There are 33 members of the Black Excellence Committee. Members are art lovers and supporters from the Chicago community. If you are interested in serving on the Black Excellence Committee gsea@blackensemble.org for more information.

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The Black Excellence Awards Committee Members

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Tanita Abrahamson

Mike Abrantie

Alan Davis

Ernson Augustin

Allan Baldwin

Ezra Brown

Pamela Brown

Marcus Bullock

Hilda Coleman

Sylvia Dyer

Erika Flowers

Sandra Gibson

Wilburn Green

Barbara Hayes

Valeria Hubbard

Jewel Ifeguni

Ivy Jackson

Elneda Khaan

Denise Leaks

Ronald Leveston

Claudette Lewis