We are a culturally-coded social innovation hub for children and families. african-centered arts education integrated with wellness, financial literacy, and empowerment
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 Ifetayo’s holistic health and wellness platform providing information and experiences to cultivate personal vitality and collective renewal. Ife Grove activations include exercise & movement workshops, transformative talks & demonstrations, 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.
Unleash Your Creativity
What Makes Us Special
Unleash Your Creativity
Why Choose Ife Thrive?
Artistic Growth
Our programs foster creativity, helping participants explore their artistic potential in a supportive environment.
Community Connection
Join a vibrant community of like-minded individuals who share your passion for the arts and cultural expression.
Skill Development
Enhance your skills with hands-on learning experiences that promote personal growth and artistic mastery.
Cultural Awareness
Gain insight into diverse cultures through artistic practices that celebrate tradition and innovation.
Join Us as a Teaching Artist
We’re looking for passionate individuals who want to make a difference in our community. Your skills and time can help us empower others through arts and culture. Get involved today!
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The Ifetayo Impact studio advances our creative technologies track.
This is where we translate our cultural values of story telling, independence and community care into future fluencies of media, technologies and sustainability.
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