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In 2025 The Corner was a deep & conceptual lyrical exhibition. Thematically, I guided the room through the progression of poetry & style over time to highlight how Hip-Hop & Rap are extensions of the Black literary tradition. On May 23rd, thanks to the support of @culturesource I have the opportunity to dive deeper by investigating a new idea: How can wellbeing, mindfulness, and healing methodologies be front and center at a Hip-Hop/Rap showcase? Thank you for supporting artists like myself & pushing the entire practice forward!! #CreatorsofCulture #KeepitHipHop #TheCorner Images by: @ikonic_shots ✨

What a beautiful way to begin Mental Health Awareness Month! This past Wednesday, May 6th, we held our very first Mosaic Memory Café in Detroit! creating space for connection, care, and creativity for members of the Dementia and Alzheimer’s community and their loved ones. Guests enjoyed free food, community fellowship, and flower therapy with the amazing Simone Rosia Flower Bar. Thank you to everyone who came out to share stories, memories, and moments of joy with us. Join us again this upcoming Wednesday, May 13th from 11AM–1:30PM at Valade Park for Mindful Movement with Tene Dismuke and light refreshments RSVP LINK IN BIO. Be sure to stop by for the reception on May 20th as we continue building community through healing, art, and remembrance. In collaboration with Our Own Wall Street, Norwest Community Collaborative, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy and CultureSource

💻 Tech tools. 🤝 Real Guidance. 💵 Actual Funding. Is your organization ready to level up its tech capacity? You could benefit from an up to $5,750 stipend to support your organization’s tech infrastructure AND benefit the greater arts and culture sector by becoming a Tech Recipe Tester! ✍ Apply by May 21, 2026 🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more and apply! Tech Recipes are guides and tools developed by CultureSource and Technologist-in-Residence Koven Smith. They are simple, step-by-step guides with clear goals that help arts and culture organizations better apply digital tools to their work. Now we need Recipe Testers to try these recipes and give us feedback! Your experiences will help us perfect our Tech Recipes before we make them available to the broader field. Recipes range from 3 to 12 hours of commitment, and participation requires completing at least one by August 31, 2026. Recipe Testers will also benefit from up to one hour of direct consulting with a technologist. Tech Recipes is a part of the Digital Access for the Arts Program (DAAP), in partnership with the @gilbertfamilyfoundation

Meet our Summit 2026 Keynote Speakers Juana Williams: is a curator and writer whose work explores the intersections of cross-border intellectual history, cultural memory, and identity formation as expressed through modern and contemporary art from Africa and its diasporas. Omari Rush: @culturesource is a statewide and national arts leader whose work is rooted in helping creative expression thrive in communities. Laura Zabel: @springboardarts is a nationally recognized advocate for artists and a leading voice in reimagining how creativity strengthens communities and economies. She is the Executive Director of Springboard for the Arts, a St. Paul–based organization run by and for artists. For more information on our keynote speakers visit the Summit Link in Bio

Join us for the Mosaic Memory Café, a welcoming and relaxed gathering designed for individuals living with memory loss or dementia, along with their care partners. This is not a clinic or a class. It is a space for connection, creativity, and joy. Through conversation, art, music, and gentle activities, participants are invited to engage in a supportive, judgment-free environment that centers dignity, expression, and meaningful human connection. This art-based program includes: • Light movement and exercise designed for seniors • A guided art-making experience, Flower Therapy, led by a teaching artist • A closing reception for participants and their families Wednesdays: May 6, 13, 20 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM Robert C. Valade Park 2670 Atwater St, Detroit, MI This program is free and open to the public and will be led by trained facilitators. Presented by Norwest Community Collaborative (Norwest Gallery of Art) Come as you are. Connect, create, and share meaningful moments with community. Please RSVP Link in Bio

🚨 Applications for the Washtenaw Artist Grants close March 20, 2026 🚨 With a focus on racial equity, the Washtenaw Artist Grant program supports artists in Washtenaw County working on either new or existing community-based projects. In partnership with the @annarborareafoundation_aaacf , this grant program seeks to activate the artistic and cultural identity of all people in Washtenaw County and support access to local arts and cultural experiences through its support of artist-led, participatory projects. 🔗 Tap the link in our bio to learn more and apply! Want to get the latest updates on all of CultureSource's funding programs? Use the link in our bio to subscribe to our monthly newsletter! 📧📪

Introducing Knightcap: where big ideas meet candid conversation. In our first episode, two forces in arts and culture, @johnjarbeaux of The Bearded Ladies Cabaret and Omari Rush of @culturesource , settle in and give us something to sip on: Art doesn’t always tidy up the truth—nor does it need to. It blurs the edges, stretches the frame, and opens new ways of being. Cheers to *that.*

📢 Registration for our Spring Biannual Member Meeting on March 26 is open! CultureSource’s Biannual Member Meeting gathers our members with partners and stakeholders to learn, network, and get inspired. This edition focuses on collaboration, adaptability, and peer-driven solutions in the face of uncertainty. The event program/agenda is now available to view! This meeting includes sessions focused on the intersections of arts, health, and tech, as well as how CultureSource plans to serve members in 2026. 🔗 Use the link in our bio to learn more and register!

New SphinxConnect drop 🎬 Politics, Policies, and the Fine Print As the cultural sector navigates changing legislation and funding frameworks, this conversation looks at what artists and organizations need to know now. Featuring Lesley Rosenthal Heather Noonan Omari Rush Policy foresight. Advocacy strategies. Tools to meet the moment. 💬 Comment POLICY for the full video! #SphinxConnect #ArtsLeadership #ArtsAdvocacy

📢 Applications are now open for our Tri-City Leaders Lab! This is a transformative six-month program for arts CEOs/senior staff navigating accelerating complexity and uncertainty amid emerging technologies. Anchored in adaptive leadership practices, this program empowers leaders to manage change being spurred by constant algorithmic and AI evolutions. Participation includes immersive seminars in Charlotte, Philadelphia, and Detroit, plus executive coaching and asynchronous learning experiences. 🙋 Info Session: March 11, 1:00–2:00pm via Zoom. Participants will learn about program context and content and meet program facilitators. The meeting finishes with a live Q&A. ✍️ Application Due: March 24. 🔗 Learn more, register for the info session, and apply using the link in our bio! In partnership with the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation @knightfdn Special thanks to our on-the-ground partners: The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance @philaculture and Charlotte’s Arts & Science Council @asccharlotte

🚨 Time is almost up to apply to be a Bloomberg Arts Intern! (BAI) Hear what our Lead BAI Mentor has to say about the program: “'I would’ve never got this experience anywhere else!' This is the most common quote I hear from interns. CultureSource provides intentional worksites and workshops where the interns can grow professionally and personally. You would have opportunities to work on your college essays, build your personal brand, and learn how to build and maintain your credit plus learn healthy spending habits at a young age. 'I know so many people now!' CultureSource also helps you build long lasting friendships and professional connections. When you participate in our summer internship, your time with CultureSource doesn’t just end there you will automatically be apart of our alumni family! Don’t wait! Apply to be a CultureSource Intern today! Can’t wait to meet you!" -Faith Jones-Honey: CultureSource Bloomberg Arts Internship Lead Mentor If you're a current junior at a Detroit High school, or know one that would be interested in this one-of-a-kind experience, learn more at culturesource.org/internship/ ✍️ Applications to be an intern this summer are due March 12, 2026 at 11:59pm! 🔗 Link to the application is in our bio!

📢 Join Omari Rush, CultureSource Executive Director, for a discussion with Senator Mary Cavanagh, Majority Vice Chair of the Economic and Community Development Appropriations Subcommittee! This conversation will clarify the appropriations process, where constituent voices matter most, and how to show up effectively both locally and in Lansing—offering greater insight into how funding decisions are made and how to engage meaningfully. Want to join the conversation? Use the 🔗link in our bio to register! 🗓️ March 2, 2026 ⏰ 11:30am - 1:30pm 📍 Artist Village Detroit 🔗 Use the link in bio to learn more and register!