Where Creativity, Culture & Community Shape the Future
Who We Are
BUMP is more than a youth arts program—it’s a movement of multi-generational artists imagining and building a world rooted in heritage, connected in community, and bold in possibility. We are a creative home for youth shaping the future of art and culture. Grounded in the traditions, aesthetics, and innovations of the African diaspora, we nurture young creators through arts education, performance, storytelling, and mentorship from local African-diasporic culture bearers. From classrooms and creative studios to festival stages and international experiences, BUMP is building the next generation of artists, innovators, and African-diasporic cultural leaders. We cultivate the confidence, pride, and creative power that fuels our collective futures.
What We Do
Our annual youth programming includes:
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Weekly creative multidisciplinary youth arts arts classes in music, movement, theater, and visual art
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Workshops & ensembles led by expert teaching artists
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Performances & community events such as BUMP Jams and showcases
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Heritage-based learning rooted in African diasporic practices and pedagogy
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Creative youth leadership development & mentorship
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International cultural journeys, starting with Ghana in 2026
We design all our programs to affirm identity, nurture creative expression, and connect youth to culture as a wellspring of confidence opportunity, and innovation.
