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Line up announced for LEAF Global Arts Festival, Oct. 17-20, 2024

Join us at LEAF Global Arts Festival to connect to the world and each other ...
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#SparktheArtsNC Artist Spotlight: Dani Cox

Join us for an evening of music and community conversation with Dani Cox, LEAF’s Spark the Arts Artist in Residence for June.
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#SPARKTHEARTSNC ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: AMANDA HOYTE

Join us for two events with Amanda Hoyte, LEAF’s Spark the Arts Artist in Residence for May.
Head shot of musician Teso Ellis.

#SPARKTHEARTSNC ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: TESO ELLIS

Join us for two events, May 22 and 28, with Teso Ellis, LEAF's Spark the Arts Artist in Residence for May.
Musician Leeda Lyric Jones, who is LEAF's SparktheArtsNC Artist in Residence for March 2024.

#SPARKTHEARTSNC ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: LEEDA LYRIC JONES

Join us on Friday, March 15, for a performance by Leeda Lyric Jones, LEAF’s Spark ...
Children in purple shirts at LEAF Summer Camp.

Registration for LEAF Summer Camps

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Mayani is a Maasai boy from longido Arusha. He went to boarding school at 6 years old and lost his Maasai language and tradition. Since joining the LEAF program, he has learned to sing Maasai songs, practiced the ‘jump’ tradition and wear Maasai shukas (traditional clothing). Mayani is extremely happy and is currently teaching other youth the culture.