By Artist Mentor Joe Davis I absolutely love working with students like these, it’s one of the reasons why I’m even an artist to begin to with. I think it’s easy for any us to get drug down by the heaviness of life circumstances or see the new cycle and spiral into anxiety and depression….
We are so proud of these six, talented singer-songwriters who performed at the IA Studios this past Saturday night! Thanks to everyone who came out to support and cheer them on! Photo cred – Jason Dyer.
Little Earth: Pride of a People Overcoming Pain of the Past “Little Earth” is an 18 minute documentary film featuring the multi-generational stories of the Little Earth Native community in Minneapolis, co-produced by Little Earth student interns: Elijah, Joshua and Diego. Little Earth is a 9.4-acre housing complex, home to 1,000 native residents representing 36…
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Join us Saturday, November 16th at 7:30pm for our singer-songwriter concert at the Inverted Arts Studios. You will hear two original songs from each of these six talented, young artists: Savannah Davis, Sam Castillo, Shevon Greene, D’Viaughn Smith, Luke Thompson and Tristen Neufville. The evening is free and family-friendly. Refreshments will be served.
Join us at the Inverted Arts Studios on Friday, November 1st at 7:30 pm for a special screening of Little Earth: Pride of a People Overcoming Pain of the Past “Little Earth” is an 18 minute documentary film featuring the multi-generational stories of the Little Earth Native community in Minneapolis, co-produced by Little Earth student…
Mission of Hope for the Disabled – Monrovia, Liberia James Proud James is attending Starz College and studying Information Technology with an emphasis in Graphic Design. He has had a passion for art and drawing all his life, and in 2015 he opened St. James GafixTec designing t-shirts for local schools and clients on his…
Yvonne takes us on a 2 minute video tour of the new home of Mathare Creative Foundation and Yvonne Asunnah Kenya. To discover Yvonne’s personal story and how Mathare Creative Foundation was launched (complete with video and photos!) CLICK HERE.
By Jason and LaVonne Dyer The ninth annual Mathare Art Camp was held in August and was a wonderful week of creativity and fun! This year all the classes were once again led by Kenyan Artist Mentors who not only taught skills but also encouraged, motivated and inspired their students. A special treat this year…
Just wrapped up our third annual Art Camp in Pasadena, CA and it was an incredible week! Over 65 students in 1st – 9th grades discovered they are “created 2 create” and spent the week exploring their creative gifts and talents. The 1st-5th graders had daily sessions in percussion, dance, visual art and recreation. Middle…