Beautiful Beginnings Arts Collective (BBAC)

In 2026, Beautiful Beginnings Arts Collective (BBAC), a fiscally sponsored project of Bayview SOL (a 501c3 Community Nonprofit) offers free arts programming in the SF Bay Area. With a focus on cultural traditions from the African diaspora and folkloric art forms from Latin America, BBAC’s artists are committed to inspiring young people to use traditional forms as a springboard for innovation and expression.

Your contribution funds:

• Stipends for Youth Apprenticeship program building arts administration, design and leadership skills for High School students

• African Dance and Drumming classes within Public Schools 

• Financial aid for families to participate in the 2026 SF Carnaval Parade

This is our Cosmic Playground, Unity in Motion,
Where heroes emerge from grit and devotion.
From the Continent to the Bay
We Dream, Journey and Play!

JOIN US AS:

• Launch Level: $25 pays for 1 youth registration fee scholarship

• Blaster Level: $50 pays of 1 youth costume fee scholarship

• Orbit Level: $100 pays for water and snacks at rehearsals

• Stellar Level: $250 pays for sound equipment rental

• Intergalactic Level: $500 pays for 1 Youth Leader stipend

• Multiverse Sponsor Level: $1000-$5000 pays for our parade float 

Check out our website for more info about registration, rehearsals, and more. Please consider donating towards youth costumes, art supplies and our Youth Leader program. 

We appreciate each of our donors and sponsors and invite you to come on this fantastic journey with us!