Grantee Database
CHEZA NAMI FOUNDATION INC
Grant Year
2017-18
Grant Program
Artists in Communities
Award Amount
$7,477.50
Project Description
With support from the California Arts Council, CHEZA NAMI FOUNDATION INC will produce fresh new works for the Essence production – The third annual production whose main theme is a celebration of the African cultures, immigrant contributions to our local communities and integration of diverse cultures. Catherine Ndungu-Case of Cheza Nami will work with master artist Ibou Ngom to produce this piece that will culminate in community performances in the Tri-Valley and Santa Cruz.
Organization Summary
We offer activities to community organizations, schools and corporations while addressing educational and social needs that help foster community building, global citizenship and personal enrichment through our core programs:
Cultural Arts and Learning (CAL) school assemblies for K-12, Drumming & Dancing Workshops – in-school and in-community workshops, Community engagement Drum Circles, Summer Camps for k-12 youth, Community arts programs for hand on engagement in center of learning on public community spaces, Taste of Africa Festival – Cheza Nami’s signature annual extravaganza and community celebration of African art, food music and dance, Essence Production: Cheza Nami’s music and dance production that celebrates the oneness of humankind through music and dance that brings together local master artists to collaborate on fresh works for public presentation annually.
Organization
Cheza Nami Foundation
Address
5424 Sunol Blvd. Ste. 10-153
Pleasanton
94566
County
Alameda
Region
Bay Area – Other
Phone
(925) 398-3827
Congressional District
California's 15th congressional district
State Assembly District
District 16
State Senate District
District 7
