Healing. Creating. Innovating
Rooted in Culture. Wired for the Future Family Community
Ifetayo is a culturally-coded social innovation hub for children and families. We integrate African-centered arts education with wellness, financial literacy and empowerment.
Our Legacy
At Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy, we celebrate and promote the rich tapestry and power of cultural arts. We inspire future generations to develop a strong African-centered cultural identity and realize their power to transform social inequity through creative expression. We’ve been teaching, nurturing, and celebrating the arts for decades, making a positive impact in the lives of individuals of all ages. From our arts classes to community empowerment events, we strive to build a vibrant community that honors tradition while consciously creating their future.
"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together"
What We Offer
Ife Academy
Reconnect with your roots and build lasting relationships. Our academy is a space where participants of all ages meet, learn, and grow together. Be part of a thriving network that celebrates culture and creativity.
Ife Grove
Ife Grove is our holistic health and wellness platform that provides information and experiences to help cultivate personal vitality and collective renewal. Activations include exercise & movement classes, support groups, transformative talks, demos and cultural healing experiences.
Ife Thrives
This program-suite empowers youth, families, creatives and cultural entrepreneurs with access to financial education, professional & career mentorship, business development training, and space to incubate and accelerate financial and professional growth.
Cultural Arts Program
Our flagship Saturday arts academy, offering year-long classes for youth ages 2–18. Through dance, music, theater, visual arts, martial arts, and creative technology, students develop their artistic skills, creativity, confidence, and cultural appreciation.
Rites of Passage
We help youth navigate challenges encountered before and through adolescence; facilitating their growth into confident leaders with a deep understanding of their roles in their communities and society.
Ifetayo Youth Ensemble
A year-round, audition-based, touring ensemble dedicated to creating original, socially relevant, interdisciplinary performance works that raise awareness of issues chosen by our youth. IYE members participate on full scholarship.
In - School Programs
Immersive cultural arts education and leadership development that becomes part of your school's daily experience. We inspire students to explore their creativity, embrace their individuality, and express their inner voice through dynamic art forms.
School Break Camps
When school pauses, the culture, creativity, and community at Ifetayo keep students thriving. Through arts education, cultural exploration, music, dance, storytelling, visual arts, and more, young people stay engaged in a safe environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive.
Marcus Gravey Cultural History Program
Reflecting the vision of Marcus Mosiah Garvey, MGCH includes workshops, panels, extended courses, and cultural exchanges for youth and inter-generational audiences to inspire strategies for personal and community empowerment.
What Our Community Says
Make a difference!
Join us in building a vibrant community. Sign up for our newsletter or volunteer with us to help enhance local arts and culture. Your involvement supports programs that enrich the lives of many, from children to seniors. Let’s create something meaningful together!
Connect & Engage
Upcoming Signature Events Festivals Gatherings
Check out our upcoming signature events to stay connected with the community. From art exhibitions to workshops, there’s something for everyone. Join us and share in the experience of culture and creativity. See more events in our calendar.
Friday, October 30th - 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Ife Grove & Rites of Passage present: "Sovereign Sight, Sovereign Self"
Who are we when we are not being told who we are supposed to be? This interactive workshop facilitated by Men At Work Healing invites young people and adults to explore identity beyond external labels, expectations, and social pressures. Through movement, guide introspection, writing, and shared dialogue, participants reflect on who they have been, who they are, and who they are choosing to become.
Wednesday, November 18th, 5:30 - 6:30PM
Ife Grove & Rites of Passage present:
"Kamitic Practices to Cultivate Vitality"
Explore the intersection of culture and technology at this forward-thinking seminar. Learn and share with peers.
Saturday, February 2, 2026 - 10:00AM
Ife Grove - 5K NYRR Run at Prospect Park
Welcome to our 5k Run and art showcase! Join us for a captivating eafternoon of creativity from local artists and community runners.
Ifetayo Annual Capoeira Baltizaso
Sunday, May 18, 2024 - 2:00PM - 5:00PM
Join us for an engaging and festive Annual Capoeira Batizado at our home at the Major Owens Health & Wellness Community Center Discover new perspectives and learn from talented speakers in the field.
Interested Vendors, please visit our Marketplace
Ifetayo Kwaanza Festival
Sarturday, December 28, 4:00PM - 10:00PM
Join us for an evening filled with music and dance showcasing the rich variety of cultures in our community.
Interested Vendors, please visit our Marketplace
Friday, Feb 27, 2026 - 6:00PM
Capoeira Experts Speaks
Join us for an engaging disccussion. Discover new forms, perspectives and learn from talented speakers in the field.
Sunday, March 1, 2026 - 2:30pm
Financial Literacy for Teens
Engage with our community at this interactive gathering. Share your thoughts and connect with others who love the arts.
Get Involved with Our Community
Your skills and passion can make a difference. Join us in uplifting our community through volunteering. Explore the opportunities waiting for you.
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Stay Connected
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Stay Connected with Our Community
Explore the opportunities waiting for you. Receive invitations to cultural performances & festivals, financial education, wellness experiences, community actions & more!
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Reach Out to Us
Get in Touch
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info@ifetayo.org
Tuesdays-Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm