Raised Voices
Art as a bridge. In partnership with artists throughout the African diaspora, Rhymefest and Art of Culture created original work rooted in storytelling and cultural exchange.
Sunday Service
Art of Culture, in partnership with Gary Comer Youth Center, bring 200 youth to attend Kanye West’s Sunday Service concert for an afternoon of music and fellowship
Our Impact:
Art of Culture translates vision into action.
Through partnerships across arts, education, and community sectors, we collaborate with more than 25 key partners, deliver curriculum-based creative programming, and support emerging artists in building confidence, leadership, and real-world opportunity.
Our work activates imagination as a driver of problem-solving, self-expression, healing, and future readiness—creating impact that extends locally, nationally, and globally.
25+
PARTNERSHIPS
We have collaborated with over 25 local, national & global partners including the City of Chicago, Amnesty International and Roc Nation. Click here to learn more.
30 million+
IMPRESSIONS
We have garnered over 30 million impressions and have been featured in radio, tv and print publications. We use social media to amplify the voices of our artists, provide access to opportunities and to advocate for the power of imagination. Follow us on Instagram here.
1000+
youth served.
We have directly served over 1000 youth and impacted over 10,000 in our ten years of service. Read more about our impact here.
Smiling Eyes
Award-Winning Chicago Producer, Toxic (l)
Art of Culture President & CEO, Heather (c)
Chicago Hip Hop Artist & Producer, Twista (r)
For more info on our Smiling Eyes program click here