The National Association of
Foreign-Born Artists and Creatives (NAFBAC)
is a professional membership organization dedicated to promoting the common business and professional interests of foreign-born artists and creative professionals working in the United States. Its mission is to support the advancement of its members’ professional practices and to strengthen their position within the creative industries by promoting high professional standards, increasing visibility, and facilitating opportunities for recognition and professional development. The Association serves as a platform for professional exchange, evaluation, and industry engagement.
Join NAFBAC
Build a sustainable creative career in the United States with the support of a national professional association of foreign-born artists and creative professionals, focused on advancing careers, strengthening industry positioning, and supporting long-term professional development.
Created by Foreign-Born Artists,
to Support All Foreign-Born
Creative Professionals
NAFBAC is led by foreign-born artists with firsthand experience building and sustaining professional careers in the United States. The Association supports creative professionals across disciplines by addressing the practical and professional considerations involved in establishing and maintaining a creative practice within the U.S. market. From navigating industry standards and expectations to understanding operational, legal, and economic frameworks, NAFBAC provides professional development, peer-based evaluation, and industry engagement to support long-term career advancement within the creative industries.
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Supporting and Promoting a Wide Range
of Creative Disciplines
Visual Arts
Design
Film & TV
Theater
Literary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
Content Creation
Become a Member
NAFBAC membership connects you with a national association of foreign-born artists and creative professionals working across disciplines in the United States. Members gain access to workshops, exhibitions, publications, juror opportunities, awards, and career-focused programming designed to support professional development, increase visibility, and strengthen long-term practice within the creative industries.
NAFBAC advances the professional interests of its members through:
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• Industry representation and professional positioning
• Professional development and mentorship initiatives
• Recognition of artistic excellence
• Member-driven exhibitions and publications
• Opportunities for professional exchange and collaboration across disciplines
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The Association’s mission is to support the advancement of foreign-born creatives as active contributors to the professional and economic landscape of the U.S. creative industries.
