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Experience hip-hop culture with jazz, poetry, free concerts, dance workshops, and rooftop parties with your favorite DJs.

 

Explore our Arts Academy

After-School Academy

Our free art classes for ages 8 to 22 are open for registration year-round and are available as in-person classes in Washington, DC or as virtual courses online.

Innovative Hip-hop C

urriculum

Join our creative arts classes to propel your career as a DJ, fashion designer, music producer, radio broadcaster, artist, or poet.


Academy Spotlights

Ricky Taylor

Graffiti Art Instructor

Taylor is a street artist and illustrator from P.G. County Maryland. His artistic journey began with his interest in cartoons and comic books. He would eventually get into street art while studying animation at The Art Institute of Washington.

 

Andy Perez

Chess Instructor

Perez is a recent graduate of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona with a BA in History. He is currently enrolled in the teaching credential program at his Alma mater to become a certified social science teacher.


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How Artist Mas Paz is Saving Nature Through His Artwork

Federico has traveled all over the world to spread this message and help others find their voice. In collaboration with WBL he spreads the message that art in all forms, whether it be music, dance, or graffiti has the power to change lives.

Can’t Stop the Prophet - Babaluku, LugaFlow, and the Bavubuka Dynasty

Babaluku is a true believer, and his mission has been clear to convert as many others as possible to his gospel. He also is a true ambassador, and before we parted he wanted people to know this about the culture of hip-hop on the continent.

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