Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts

The Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA) celebrates the cultural breadth of the African diaspora by connecting the intersectional experiences of Black people worldwide through the lens of art, education, and advocacy. Born in 1999, MoCADA grew from the graduate thesis of our founder, Laurie Angela Cumbo, on the feasibility of an African art museum contributing to neighboring Black communities. Twenty-five years later, MoCADA is more than a museum.

We instill a sense of pride through representation and access to the arts while delivering on our promise for cross-cultural exchange and other life-sustaining resources. With three NYC locations and numerous programs that extend beyond our physical footprint, we pride ourselves on being a vehicle for social change, an art incubator, and a community bridge that transforms people and neighborhoods near and far.