Rich Arts Collective

12/27/2024

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This panel is the third installment of Food for Thought. In this episode, "Through the Lens, the Rhythm, and the Word", we explore how various art forms - st...

12/27/2024

🎤 Meet Sharmont Influence Little 🎤

With over 20 years of experience, Sharmont is a professional performing artist, mentor, and educator dedicated to empowering youth and inspiring through art. As New Haven’s first Poet Laureate, his performances, including a recent collaboration with the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, reflect his passion for transformation and community upliftment.

Join Sharmont tomorrow, December 27, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST / 7:00 PM SAST for the Food for Thought panel discussion: “Through the Lens, the Rhythm, and the Word: Art as a Mirror of Collective Lived Experiences.”

Don’t miss it!

🔗 Link for YouTube Stream here on profile bio.

12/27/2024

🎶 Meet Edgar Muzah 🎶 Zimbabwean-born and South Africa-based, Edgar Muzah is a celebrated bass player, composer, songwriter, and producer who has spent 15 years blending his Zimbabwean heritage with South African rhythms to craft a globally resonant sound. His debut album, Son of a Tribe (Royalty Edition), won the Rest of Africa category at the 30th South African Music Awards and earned an Afrimma nomination. Edgar has worked with legends like Amanda Black, Ami Faku, and Ringo Madlingozi, and through his project “Edgar Muzah & Friends,” he won the ESP Afrika Young Legends Competition, performing at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival. With publishing and distribution deals through Gallo Music and Content Connect Africa, and performances at global events like Fest Der Kulturen in Germany, Edgar uses music as a bridge for cultural unity.

Join us tomorrow, December 27, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST / 7:00 PM SAST for the Food for Thought panel discussion, where Edgar will share insights on “Through the Lens, the Rhythm, and the Word: Art as a Mirror of Collective Lived Experiences.”

Don’t miss it! 🔗 Link in our profile bio via lintree

12/27/2024

We are grateful to have such incredible raw and authentic talent such as this here at .

Please join us tomorrow at 12 noon EST or 7pm SAST as we pick the brains of our beloved creators who seek to tell interconnected stories of our everyday lives through art and lived experiences.

Please welcome to our series Food For Thought as we tackle this topic- Through The Lens, The Rhythm, and The Word; Art as a Mirror of Collective Lived Experiences 💫

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12/27/2024

🌟 Food For Thought’s Third Installment is here! 🌟

We’re thrilled to invite you to an inspiring panel discussion as part of the Food for Thought series:
🎨 “Through the Lens, the Rhythm, and the Word: Art as a Mirror of Collective Lived Experiences”
📅 Date: December 27, 2024
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM EST / 7:00 PM SAST
📍 Where: Virtual

Join us as we explore how street photography, music, and spoken word reflect our shared humanity. This panel will dive into how art transforms lived experiences into universal narratives of belonging, conflict, identity, and resilience.

✨ Featuring three incredible artists:

📸 Shakka Smith – Street photography that captures untold stories.

🎶 Edgar Muzah – Music that gives rhythm to emotions.

🎤Sharmant Influence-Little– Spoken word that sparks introspection.

🎟️ Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate the power of creativity.
Go to Instagram on profile bio and click on Linktree to access Youtube link or view from our page here.

12/27/2024

At Rich Arts Collective, we believe in the transformative power of art to tell stories, inspire change, and connect communities. Our mission is to uplift and celebrate creativity in all its forms, with a strong focus on African-centric narratives. Through collaboration, mentorship, and showcasing diverse talents, we aim to keep the spirit of storytelling alive and thriving.

Join us as we continue to nurture rare gems and redefine the artistic landscape!

12/27/2024

At Rich Arts Collective, we believe in the transformative power of art to tell stories, inspire change, and connect communities. Our mission is to uplift and celebrate creativity in all its forms, with a strong focus on African-centric narratives. Through collaboration, mentorship, and showcasing diverse talents, we aim to keep the spirit of storytelling alive and thriving.

Join us as we continue to nurture rare gems and redefine the artistic landscape!

LIVE tomorrow at 12noon here on instagram and YouTube . Go to our profile bio and click on Linktree to access YouTube link. Thank you!!!

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12/24/2024

🎨✨ Join Us for an Inspiring Panel Discussion! ✨🎵

Theme: Through the Lens, the Rhythm, and the Word: Art as a Mirror of Collective Lived Experiences

🗓 Date: December 27, 2024
⏰ Time: 7 PM SAST | 12 Noon EST
📍 Where: Online via Streamyard on our YouTube channel 👉 and Instagram page 👉

This third installment of Food for Thought dives into how art forms like street photography, music, and spoken word reflect our shared humanity. Our talented panelists will explore themes of belonging, conflict, identity, and resilience, showcasing their work and sharing their creative journeys.

🌟 It’s FREE! Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and be inspired.

🎥 How to Join:
Visit the link in our Instagram bio to access our Linktree for direct event access.

👉 Invite a friend, tune in, and don’t forget to hit SUBSCRIBE for more enriching content!

Let’s celebrate our lived experiences and the power of art together! 🎤📸🎶

12/24/2024

12/15/2023

A Winter Market at Havenly tomorrow December 16th from 11 am to 3 pm. It will be a great opportunity to do your holiday shopping while supporting immigrant and refugee women from the Havenly graduate community who are selling handmade and imported items and foods.

We know it will be a lively and fun event!!

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12/14/2023

Thank you all for coming out in a rainy day to support Rich Arts Collective and the call to ceasefire for humanity.
Most grateful to you Lucy for documenting this evening.

Miriam Elhajli's voice filled Havenly, a guitar still on her lap as "The Wagoner's Lad" rose through the space.