BANF is committed to building processes informed by and inclusive of community members. BANF has engaged a group of operational partners and Lead Community Consultants whose connected networks create a wide network of support. These operational partners have helped define this opportunity’s parameters by refining the guidelines and determining processes for applications and review. 

We would like to thank these operational partners and lead consultants for their expertise, engagement, and shared dedication to the Artist Award goals.


(*indicates Houston Cultural Treasure)

Latinx/Hispanic

  • ALMAAHH Advocates of a Latino Museum of Cultural and Visual Arts & Archive Complex in Houston, Harris County (ALMAAHH) - Carlos Duarte, Paula Christenson

  • *MECA Executive Director Armando Silva and Liz Salinas

  • Latin American Women Artists of Houston Zulma Vega and Lorena Morales


Lead Community Consultants

  • Andrew Davis
  • Brian Ellison
  • Ezra Hezekiah
  • Koomah
  • Miriam Damaris
  • Stacey Allen
  • Tahirah James
  • Veronica Ibargüengoitia


Black/ African American Community Panel is still in development. Current confirmed Operational Partner: