Harlem Arts Foundation

Founded in 2008

The Harlem Arts Foundation (HAF) is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to creating artistic platforms that drive cultural and economic sustainability in Harlem and beyond. Founded by Harlem-based multidisciplinary immigrant artist Edward Hillel with a coalition of residents and community partners, HAF promotes Harlem’s renowned architecture, BIPOC diaspora, diverse neighborhoods and rich multicultural history, attracting audiences from the region, nationally and globally.

Immigrants Are US: the (G)eneration Project, [was] launched with support from U.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), New York State Senator Robert Jackson (31st District), New York State Assembly Member Inez E. Dickens (District 70) and New York State Assembly Member Rev. Al Taylor (District 71); Artimus, Bertha Lewis and The Black Institute, Louise Braverman, Community Board 9, Harlem Arts Foundation (Aissatou Bey-Grecia, Shelley Hubert), Harlem2020, Ellen Icolari, K&R Realty Management Inc., St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Pasqual Family, Ellie Meek Tweedy, West Harlem Development Corporation and Creative Engagement administered by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council