Take a look at our educator resources for ways to create, heal, and share cultural traditions among families through immersive experiences and art-making.
The Abayomi doll originates from the Yoruba culture in West Africa. During the transatlantic slave trade, African mothers would sometimes take pieces of cloth from their skirts and make these dolls to remember their children and to generate hope. The dolls became symbols of resistance. People throughout the African diaspora continue this dollmaking tradition to affirm cultural connections to the past and embody this resilience spirit for future generations.
How to Make an Abayomi Doll:
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Wellness ceremonies and rituals that tap into the healing power of sound can be found in many cultures. Self-care and collective wellbeing can begin with an awareness of the sounds in our homes. What are we listening to? What sounds spark joy? What do we want to include in our daily soundtrack? How can we bring these sounds in our homes and in shared spaces that will promote wellness?
How to Make a Wind Chime:
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Cool Culture hosted an educator workshop at Poster House to encourage activism in school communities through art and culture.
Bronx Children’s Museum hosted our January professional development workshop where educators had an exclusive look at exhibits and exchanged ideas on engaging families.
Download our Mental Wellbeing Toolkit to help facilitate family discussions about caring for mental health with art-making and cultural practices.
For our return to in-person professional development workshops, educators joined us at Brooklyn Museum for art-making, reflection, and an exhibition tour.
An invitation for families to share what nurtures them, what challenges them, and what they’re dreaming for the future. This is a citywide series of conversations where families become co-authors… Continue reading Culture & Connection: A Family Listening Tour
At the request of Candice Anderson, Executive Director of Cool Culture, IBO analyzed the last decade (2017-2026) of DCLA spending by budget area. The second part of this report shows… Continue reading Take A Look At The IBO Report
Download the Official PP4CE Report The Parent Power for Cultural Equity (PP4CE) Creative Pathways In Bed-Stuy Report presents key insights, strategies, and community voices shaping equitable cultural access for families.… Continue reading Access The Official PP4CE Report
Download our Mental Wellbeing Toolkit to help facilitate family discussions about caring for mental health with art-making and cultural practices.
“All bodies deserve love!” Download our Physical Wellbeing Toolkit to use storytelling to inspire wellbeing and art-making.
Download our Civic Wellbeing Toolkit for resources and art-making that encourage the use of our collective power to call for change.
How can we take care of our spirits through art and culture? Download our Spiritual Wellbeing Toolkit for inspiration and family activities!
