CAN ART CHANGE THE WORLD.INC
It is an organization that aims to use the power of art, culture, and education to bring social change around the world and in specific communities. The organization was created by the French artist JR to continue his artistic projects.
The main activities include the Inside Out Project (the studio and photographic trucks), Casa Amarela Providência, École Kourtrajmé (a free film and arts school in the suburbs of Paris), and Refettorio Paris (a social kitchen by chefs and artists aimed at reducing food waste), among other nonprofit art projects.
PROJECTS PER GROUP
KEKERÊ 3 - 6 YEARS OLD | ERÊS 7 - 13 YEARS OLD | SOMODÉ 14 - 18 YEARS OLD | WOMEN 18 - 65 YEARS OLD
135 WEEKLY PARTICIPANTS | + 1620 YEARLY PARTICIPANTS | +30 WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
CASA AMARELA PROVIDÊNCIA
WHO ARE WE?
Casa Amarela Providência is a center for CULTURE, EDUCATION, and ART, located in Morro da Providência, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, contributing to human and territorial development, and reducing social impacts through activities led by educators, artists, and cultural producers from both Providência and other areas.
Founded in 2009, Casa Amarela Providência offers educational, artistic, and cultural activities, as well as professional courses and training, knowledge-building based on scientific evidence, and knowledge-sharing, alongside research results, encouraging territorial appreciation and local culture.
Since 2020, it has hosted its own annual cultural event, the Novembro Negro Festival, which received its first public funding in 2023. The Festival has welcomed more than 1,000 people and, in addition to showcasing educational work, serves as a contribution to the local community.
The Casa has created collectives such as the Women Independent of Providência, the children’s Afro dance company Colerê, and the Luna Orchestra, composed of music and violin students.
In 2021, the Casa inaugurated its second educational space, Santo Skate, located at Quadra Dodô da Portela, Américo Brum square. It is currently working on expanding the space and constructing a third location to accommodate approximately 135 people who attend its activities weekly.
“Can art change the world”
JR
PURPOSE
To promote social inclusion and democratization of access to education for the diversity of educational, artistic, and social aspects, contributing to the development of our residents, including children, youth, and adults.
To provide social well-being for all residents through our initiatives – through digital inclusion programs, socialization, support in reading and writing for all groups and ages, ensuring healthy nutrition, external activities, support in professional training courses, support in mental health, and health education.
VISION
To be a center of education, art, and social support, contributing to and creating benchmarks in the social movement within the Morro da Providência territory.
To promote a quality socio-educational environment (ensuring food security, educational spaces suited for the formation of rights-conscious individuals), territorial collaborations based on coherent partnerships, in dialogue with our social responsibility.
VALUES
We guarantee a space that respects diversity and combats social vulnerabilities, committed to teaching about ethnic-racial relations.
We value local memories and traditions that can contribute to improving the quality of life of the residents of Morro da Providência.
PILLARS
Culture, Education, and Art
Diversity
Inclusion
Education for Freedom
Education on Ethnic-Racial Relations
Empowerment and Professionalization
Territorial Appreciation, Memories, and Origins
