“Reach for the Stars” NBA All Star Exhibition
850 S Manhattan Pl
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Two-time NBA All-Star and Champion Norman Nixon, presents in collaboration with the Legends of Basketball, a photography exhibition, REACH FOR THE STARS: The Art of Basketball's Golden Era. Through the dynamic lens of photographer Malek Abdul Mansour, experience never-before-seen images from his NBA All-Star archives, capturing the unmatched energy, charisma, and grace of the era that redefined air turning basketball into a global phenomenon to inspire the generations that followed.
The exhibition invites new and longtime audiences alike into the space, from players to collectors and fans, the Center will transform into a living archive of basketball history and cultural expression. Paired with the exhibition is an intimate talkback offering the public a rare, inside look behind the images.
Limited edition signed prints will be available for purchase. A portion of proceeds from the exhibit will benefit the scholarship and outreach programs of the Debbie Allen Dance Academy.
On view through 2026.
With more than 70% of DADA Academy students on some for financial aid, we understand the power of dance to transform lives whether giving a student an opportunity to dance in our Academy, a child their first theatrical experience, or used as a tool for building community and healing.