BORDERS FOUNDATION
OUR MISSION
Our mission at the Borders Foundation is to promote and celebrate the diverse artistic voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and LGBTQ artists. We believe that every artist deserves equal representation and recognition in the arts community, and we are dedicated to creating a platform that empowers and uplifts artists from historically marginalized communities. Through exhibitions, performances, workshops, and other events, our goal is to increase visibility for BIPOC and LGBTQ artists, foster cross-cultural connections, and inspire positive social change. We strive to create a world where all artists can freely express themselves and have their voices heard.
OUR STATS
2026 (to date): Over $6000 paid to culture bearers (musicians, photographers, videographers, sound engineers, graphic designers) in New Orleans
2025: Over $5000 paid to culture bearers in New Orleans
2024: $3500 paid to culture bearers
2023: $3500 paid to culture bearers
Borders Foundation Statement for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We recognize that race, gender identity, socio-economic status, and sexual orientation are all factors in an artist’s ability to obtain gainful and equitable employment. The more we do to present the creative work of these artists to a larger audience, the stronger our artistic community will be.
The Borders Foundation honors this commitment by our focus on the following areas:
Contracting musicians, artists, and other culture bearers that have been historically underrepresented;
Hiring a diverse event staff;
Presenting cultural programs to fundraise for underserved populations; and
Contracting local minority and/or LGBTQ+ businesses.
OUR PROGRAMMING
Our most recent event, Under the Influence: Bill Withers, celebrated the work of the legendary singer-songwriter. Ten artists performed to a crowd of over 200 at Broadside in New Orleans. Over $1000 was raised for the foundation.
BE A PART OF THE MISSION
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All gifts to Borders Foundation (EIN 92-1739246), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
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