NIA JUNE

NIA JUNE is a published poet, filmmaker, arts educator, dancer, and author of Paper Trails of the Undying. In 2020, she was recognized by Baltimore Magazine as Best Poet of Baltimore and in 2023, Best Filmmaker of Baltimore. Her directorial debut, A Black Girl's Country, featured in national and international film festivals and was acquired by the Baltimore Museum of Art as a part of their permanent collection. JUNE’s award-winning film, The Unveiling of God, featured in multiple film festivals and exhibitions, including The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century. Collectively, her film works have been taught in various schools and universities. JUNE received the Black Arts District’s 2022 Women of Impact Award for her contributions to the Baltimore art community. In 2023, she was awarded the Rubys Artist Grant and in 2024 became a Saul Zaentz Fellow and grant recipient. NIA JUNE is a proud native of Baltimore and it shows at the center of her work.