The NBTA Story​
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For six years, Nothing But The Arts Incorporated (NBTA) has served as a primary heartbeat for the creative community. What began as a student organization on the campus of North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC, has evolved into a definitive home for artists of every medium. As we celebrate our sixth anniversary, we are expanding beyond local support to become a global engine for Creative Excellence.
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This milestone marks our shift toward providing a high-level infrastructure—bridging the gap between raw creative talent and creative opportunities for advancement. By realigning our focus toward strategic entry and intentional visibility, we are ensuring that every creative in our network doesn't just find a space to create, but a platform to excel, lead, and transform their communities on a global scale.
Mission
To be the home where opportunities meet creatives—serving as the primary connection to the resources for advancement, visibility, and space essential for artists in every medium to thrive.
Vision
A future where every creative has the resources to excel and the platform to transform their communities and beyond.
Impact Stats
100+
Over 100+ creatives served
35+
35+ creatives interviewed
15+
15+ workshops hosted
20+
Over 20+ families supported through our Christmas drive
Meet our Founder
I am Starr Jackson, the Founder/CEO of Nothing But The Arts Incorporated (NBTA), an organization dedicated to building the infrastructure where opportunities meet creatives. I believe that every creative deserves access to the strategic pathways that shape and advance their unique talents.
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As the founder and the CEO of NBTA, I have spent the last six years serving as a primary liaison between institutions and the creative community to foster professional advancement across every medium. My mission is to bridge the gap between artistry and industry, providing the strategic entry and creative infrastructure essential for multi-disciplinary artists to thrive in their most authentic spaces.
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Under my leadership, NBTA has evolved into a global engine for excellence—producing high-impact workshops, immersive creative events, diverse opportunities, and community service initiatives. I am committed to a future where creatives don't just participate in the culture—they lead it, excel within it, and transform the world through it.