Thursday, May 17, 2012
Who is Kuumba Lynx?

Kuumba Lynx (KL) is an Arts and Education Organization founded in 1996 by three women, J. Villegas, L. Garcia, & J. Bullie.

Our Mission

KL has a mission of working to provide access to programs that preserve, promote and present urban arts & culture.

Empowerment

KL seeks to empower youth and their communities by employing Hip-Hop culture as both an art form & vehicle for intergenerational and cross-cultural dialogue.

Belief

KL believes in developing healthy hearts, minds, and bodies so that strong community foundations can thrive.

Creative Literacy

KL is dedicated to providing programs for creative expression & literacy for Chicago youth and their families so to increase social consciousness, community analysis & exchange,self-reflection, global action, inner peace, and universal freedom.

How We Do It

Our goal is currently achieved through four core areas: Drop In Arts, Arts Residencies and Workshops, Kuumba Lynx Performance Ensemble (KLPE), and Community Cultural Events. KL programs push community reflection, critical thinking and the active exchanging of ideas.

 
KL Celebrates 15 years of Dynamic Youth Programming!
 
15 Year Anniversary Cultural Events

15 YEAR CULMINATING EVENT entitled  BRAID TALES

Book Release/ Alumni Show/ Live Art Exhibit

JULY 13TH

SAIC BALLROOM

$15 TIC

COME CELEBRATE 15 YEARS OF HIP HOP ARTS EDUCATION WITH

KUUMBA LYNX ALUMNI

BUY THE KL PUBLICATION "BRAID TALES"  Alumni commentary on KL PEDAGOGY AND SUCCESS!

WITNESS KL ALUMNI SHOWCASE

INTERACT WITH THE LIVE ART EXHIBIT FEATURING KL TEACHING ARTIST AND THEIR HIP HOP STORIES!

 
How Can I Be Down?

Schools & Organizations

KL can provide a workshop or longer Arts Residency at your school or organization.  You can choose from our menu or work with an artist to develop your own program. KL workshops/training can offer CPDU credits.

Call a Program Manager for details 773.550.3849 or 773.550.4229.

See KLPE production

Every spring we present a new work at a local theatre space. KLPE tours excerpts throughout the spring and summer of each year.

For a list of touring shows and or dates call 773.550.4229.

Our productions attract a wide range of audience members. The Kuumba Lynx Performance Ensemble represents the diversity of the Chi Town.

Youth

Drop in for a free Hip Hop Arts class at Clarendon Park, 4501 N. Clarendon.  

Classes are held Mondays and Wednesday, 4:30-7:30pm in Graffiti Art, Spoken Word, Deejaying, Theatre, Footwork, Breakin & various cultural dance.  

New Hip Hop Theatre KLPE Apprenticeships form every fall.  To join call 773.550.3849.

Teaching Artists/Creative Directors

Kuumba Lynx believes in mentorship between youth and adults. We encourage Teaching Artists to share their own experiences and techniques while learning to work within the KL creative philosophy and process of training and teaching.

KL opens our Teaching Artist Roster every spring and summer. If you are interested in working with us submit a resume or give us a call 773.550.3849.

 
Why Donate?

 

Kuumba Lynx relies on the support of people like you.  Your donations are tax deductible and help us continue to offer edutainment programming throughout Chicago.  Donate now!

 
We Can't Do It Without You
 
 
Follow KL

Half Pint Poetic VIDEO

1/2 Pint Poetics!
http://vimeo.com/17931980
Kuumba Lynx Slam Poets
Programming Photos
Sirens! 2011 Kuumba Lynx Slam PieceMore KL Slam

Summer Slide Shows

Clarendon Head Shots
Silver Room Show & North Grand Head Shots
Little Village Head Shots & Programming

KL has documented programming on our Blogs!

klfreshgreen.blogspot.com
klculturalevents.blogspot.com
klworshops.blogspot.com
klpeperformances.blogspot.com
klteachers.blogspot.com

FUNDERS

Kuumba Lynx is an Arts Partner with the Chicago Park District @ Clarendon Park. 

Programs are sponsored by After School Matters, Illinois Arts Council; a state agency, Department of Cultural Affairs, City Arts l, Chicago Community Trust, MacArthur Foundation, Alphawood Foundation, Department of Family Support Services and Individual donations.


 
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