Grantee Database

AFRICAN ARTS ACADEMY

Application ID

CP-19-7976

Application Type

Cultural Pathways

Approved Grant Amount

21441

Project Description

MISSION
To establish a modern high quality institution that specializes in the doctrines of arts and crafts originating in Africa and the African diaspora and to preserve African cultural heritage, through arts education for generations to come.

GOAL
Our goal at African Arts Academy is not only that we want to help change the perception of the way the world views Africa, but we also want to help change the perspective of people of African descent, by producing a different narrative, in highlighting the beauty and values of African Art which has positively contributed to the artistic development and economic growth in great nations around the world.

OUR VISION
African Arts Academy is the bridge between ancient wisdom and the modern world, via new technology, where innovation meets tradition.

Organization Summary

MISSION
To establish a modern high quality institution that specializes in the doctrines of arts and crafts originating in Africa and the African diaspora and to preserve African cultural heritage, through arts education for generations to come.

GOAL
Our goal at African Arts Academy is not only that we want to help change the perception of the way the world views Africa, but we also want to help change the perspective of people of African descent, by producing a different narrative, in highlighting the beauty and values of African Art which has positively contributed to the artistic development and economic growth in great nations around the world.

OUR VISION
African Arts Academy is the bridge between ancient wisdom and the modern world, via new technology, where innovation meets tradition.

Organization

AFRICAN ARTS ACADEMY

Address

762 Fulton Street

San Francisco

Phone

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