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!