NCA -- Michigan Chapter -- Who We Are

		National Conference of Artists Michigan Chapter NW Activities Center 18100 Meyers, Suite 395 Detroit, MI 48235
	The National Conference of Artists Who We Are The National Conference of Artists, Inc. founded in 1959, is a national organization of African American visual artists, art educators, art historians, museum personnel, students, collectors and supporters of the arts. Its purpose is to preserve, promote and support African American artists and their works. The Michigan Chapter of the NCA was founded in 1974. NCA Michigan Chapter networks with artists throughout the United States, the Americas and the world. This global view represents the broad perspective of inclusion in the arts.	"House of PT" Anita Bates
NCA programs are supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs, Detroit Council of the Arts, Chrysler Corporation Fund, 3M Automotive, Ameritech, Black United Fund and artists, collectors and other private contributors.	Executive Committee and Staff Shirley Woodson, President Bill Gosa, Vice President Adwoa Muwzea Ester Vivian Brewer Raymond Wells Geneva Brown, staff Celia Woodson, staff Mission The mission of the NCA is to preserve and support African American Culture through the visual arts. Friends of NCA Collectors, art enthusiasts, supporters of the visual arts provide support for Michigan Chapter programs through contributions, benefit programs and annual fundraiser. The Friends are also volunteers and assist in hosting receptions, tours and special events. Board of Directors Dr. Dexter Fields Chair Hon. Norma Y. Dotson Vice Chair Joseph B. Anderson, Jr. Paulette Boggs Judith Booker Wallace E. Brown, Jr. Valerie Michael Willa Ray Yvonne Rush Dwight Smith Skyla P. Thomas Lois Walker Gwendolyn Winston