Give to the Max Day

If you missed Give to the Max Day, you can still help us reach our goal!

Inverted Arts helps students from under-resourced communities in Minnesota and around the world discover what’s “RIGHT” with them. As they discover and unleash their creative voices, their own lives changed and so are their communities! 

2022 GOAL: $22,000

Local Programs – $11,000 

Global Programs – $11,000 

Thank you!

1. Local Programs – Minnesota

Inverted Arts hires professional Artist Mentors to help students discover and unleash their creative voices in a variety of artistic mediums: filmmaking, songwriting, visual art, photography, graphic design, spoken word, theater, and more!  We offer before/after school programs and Art Camps with partners at Hope AcademyFriendship AcademyExploration High School,  The Park PlaceEastside Neighborhood Services, and Venture Academy. We pay our Artist Mentors $100/hour class and we serve over 500 MN students each year!

2. Global Programs – Kenya and Liberia

Inverted Arts offers Art Camps, Scholarships, and Small Business Investment opportunities for students at Mathare Community Outreach in Kenya and Mission of Hope for the Disabled in Liberia. 

Small Business Leaders:

Kenya L-R: Kevin (Video Production), Yvonne (Fashion Design), Seth (Art School)

Liberia L-R: James (Graphic Design), Joetta (Cosmetology), Daniel (Barber/Visual Artist)

Scholarship Students:

Liberia (TL-BR): James, Eliza, Elizabeth, Joseph, Marthaline, Madison, Bale

Kenya (TL-BR): Stephanie, Phoebe, Elijah, Cassandra, Dorothy, Brian, Ronn

Recent Posts

  • FFA Art Camp

    By Seth Luchemos – IA Kenya Director The FFA Art Camp brought together 70 students April 20-24 for a transformative and creative learning experience. Anchored on the theme“Made for More,” the camp provided a platform for young people to explore their gifts, build confidence, and express their creativity across various art disciplines. Each class was…

  • Good Samaritan Art Camp

    By Seth Luchemos – IA Kenya Director Overview The Good Samaritan Art Camp, held April 13th-17th, marked our first creative engagement with our newest partner and the children at the home. The camp provided a safe, fun, and inspiring environment where children could explore their creativity, build confidence, and discover new talents. The camp was…

  • MCE Art Camp April 2026

    By Seth Luchemos – IA Kenya Director The Mathare Children’s Education (MCE) Art Camp was held from April 6-10 under the theme ‘Made for More.’ The camp brought together 50 students for a week of creative learning, personal growth, and skills development. The program was designed to nurture talent, build confidence, and help students discover…

  • Liberia Art Camp 2026

    By James Prowd – Art Camp Director We are grateful for this year’s edition of the Inverted Arts/Mission of Hope annual Art Camp. The much anticipated Camp was marked by young children bringing their talents and gifts to life through diverse arts disciplines. This year’s edition, which was centered around the theme “What’s Right With You?” …

  • Joe Davis Album Release Party

    Hey friends in the Minneapolis area. Here’s a concert you don’t want to miss. Joe Davis and The Poetic Diaspora are having their album release party Saturday, February 21st at the Northrop Auditorium. Joe is a multi-talented creative genius who uses his platforms to work tirelessly toward community healing, reconciliation, liberation and flourishing. He is…

  • Thank You!

    2025 – wow! What a year it was! Fifteen Art Camps and Art Exploration Programs, sixteen scholarship students, eight business partners, the hiring of our new Kenya Director, Seth Luchemos, and over 1700 students discovering they are made for something great! Thank you for investing in these talented young people who are using their creativity to transform their…