Blackout Arts Collective (BAC) is a grassroots network of artists, activists and educators working to empower communities of color through the arts. We use the tools of culture and education to raise awareness and catalyze action around the critical issues that impact our communities. We believe in the power of the creative process to transform lives, mobilize communities, and build a more just society.
BAC is a national organization that operates through local action. In collaboration with other groups and campaigns that stand for justice, we continue to develop a network of artists and activists of color to foster positive social change.
Since its inception in 1997 BAC has been sustained by the love and dedication of artists, educators, and community organizers who volunteer their time, personal resources, and creativity to fulfill the mission and vision of BAC.