1 March 2026
Why Every Artiste Should Be Listed on a Trusted Directory
Why Every Artiste Should Be Listed on a Trusted Directory Talent deserves visibility. But in today’s creative landscape, visibility alone is not enough. It must be…
Celebrating Black women in the arts
Discover and book extraordinary
Black women artistes
across the UK.
A dedicated directory for event organisers, bookers, commissioners and audiences who want to find exceptional talent across music, dance, poetry, visual arts, film and beyond.
6+Artistes listed
13Art forms
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Find the right artiste
Search by art form, location and budget.
Our mission
A curated space built for us, by us.
Black Women in the Arts exists to ensure that Black women artistes are seen, celebrated and chosen — not as an afterthought, but as the first call.
We built this directory to create a clearer path between talent and opportunity. Whether someone is booking a performer, commissioning an artist, or looking for a collaborator, BWA makes discovery feel direct, intentional and respectful.
“This is more than a directory. It is a professional home for visibility, recognition and access.”BWA Founder
Browse by art form
Start with the discipline
you need.
Explore the directory by art form and discover artists across live performance, literary arts, visual storytelling, film, fashion and more.
Actors
Screen, stage, and voice actors available for productions and live appearances
Explore1 listed
Animators
Animation artists for digital, motion, and creative visual projects
Explore0 listed
Comedians
Stand-up comics, hosts, and comedic performers
Explore1 listed
Craft-makers
Creative makers producing handmade, artisan, and design-led work
Explore0 listed
Dancers
Live dancers, choreographers, and movement artists
Explore1 listed
DJs
DJ performers for parties, brand events, weddings, and live entertainment
Explore0 listed
Fashion Designers
Designers offering fashion design, styling, and costume-related services
Explore0 listed
Filmmakers
Directors, videographers, editors, and moving-image storytellers
Explore1 listed
Illustrators
Illustration artists for editorial, live, and commissioned work
Explore0 listed
Instrumentalists
Artists performing with live instruments such as piano, strings, brass, or guitar
Explore0 listed
Musicians
Music creators and performers available for live bookings, recordings, and cultural events
Explore1 listed
Other
Other artforms and multidisciplinary creative practices
Explore0 listed
Painters
Painters producing fine art, live painting, and commissions
Explore0 listed
Photographers
Photographers for portraiture, editorial, and event work
Explore0 listed
Poets
Performance poets, page poets, and spoken-word artists
Explore1 listed
Producers
Music producers and beat-makers for commissions and collaborations
Explore0 listed
Singers
Lead singers, backing vocalists, and solo vocal performers
Explore1 listed
Storytellers
Storytelling artists for schools, heritage events, festivals, and community programmes
Explore0 listed
Tutors
Artists offering teaching, mentoring, or workshop facilitation
Explore3 listed
Visual Artists
Artists working in visual media for exhibitions, commissions, and events
Explore1 listed
Featured artistes
Profiles worth putting straight on your shortlist.
A rotating selection of standout artistes from across the directory, ready for bookings, collaborations and commissions.
How it works
Booking should feel simple, polished and direct.
The directory is designed to help organisers and commissioners move from discovery to enquiry without friction.
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Search with clarity
Browse by art form, location or budget to narrow the field quickly and find profiles that fit the brief.
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Review the details
Explore media, experience, reviews and profile information so you can compare options confidently.
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Send your enquiry
Reach out directly from the artist profile and start the conversation without unnecessary gatekeeping.
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Confirm and book
Once the fit is right, move ahead with the booking and leave a review to help future bookers.
What people say
Real words from the community.
Feedback from bookers and artistes using the platform.
★★★★★
“We booked through BWA for our awards evening and found the perfect artist faster than we expected. The quality felt genuinely curated.”
★★★★★
“As a programmer, I wanted a directory that felt thoughtful and professional. BWA made it easier to discover talent with confidence.”
★★★★★
“Joining the platform gave me a stronger presence online and a clearer route for incoming enquiries.”
Latest stories
News, guidance and creative insight.
Editorial content that supports both discovery and better booking decisions.
For artistes
Ready to be seen by the right bookers?
Create your profile, showcase your work and receive direct enquiries from people actively looking for Black women artists across the UK.
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