Tragedy in Haiti Creates Powerful Art
The world tends to feel incredibly big – especially in an era when we are spending more time alone and at home and where the things that make us different – income, culture, access, – are shifting how we are dealing with a universal issue. One of LEAF’s missions is to make the world feel […]
2020 Highlights
Celebrating Our 25th Anniversary Year! LEAF International 22 Culture Keepers were supported so they may be present in their communities & passing on traditions where they are able 12 Culture Keepers are beautifully pivoting to bring creativity, inspiration & connection through virtual classes Through VLEAF in May and Oct, Culture Keepers created 15 virtual classes/presentations […]
LEAF October Retreat 2020
LEAF Retreat was exactly what we all needed at a time like this. Celebrating 25 Years of community and connection with Safety, Gratitude, & Intention allowed us to go back to our roots – a small family-focused gathering that connects people to the world, each other, and the best in ourselves. It is the spirit […]
LEAF International 2020 Cultural Expedition in Costa Rica
by Schree Chavdarov, Global Engagement Director “I feel emotional when I hear the Ngäbe people talk. I feel their purpose. LEAF is helping indigenous people fight for a good cause.” -Jose Mendez, Trip Guide & Founder of Passport Adventure Overview of the LEAF International Costa Rica Expedition: This trip brought a long time LEAF couple closer […]
LEAF International Cultural Exchange in Rwanda and Zambia
REPORT DATE: January 2020 LOCATION: Zambia CULTURE KEEPER: David Kwizera, Rwanda “We have lost our culture & have since started adopting other cultures.” -Senior Chief of Chishi Village Overview of the LEAF International Discovery Expedition: Zambia’s contemporary culture is a blend of values, norms, material and spiritual traditions of more than 70 ethnically diverse people. Most of […]
LEAF International Site Visit 2020
by Schree Chavdarov, Global Engagement Director REPORT DATE: March 2020 LOCATION: Panama City, Panama CULTURE KEEPER: Yoba Barrantes & Jose Hayans “I’m inspired by children losing their identity due to living in the (Panama) city. They are disconnected, but it’s not their fault. As soon as they have contact with their traditions, something within them click & […]
LEAF’s Jennifer Pickering on the New World, The Power of Art, and What it Really Means to be White.
by Jefferson Ellison for JAWBREAKING.xyz LEAF Global Arts is a 25-year organization that spans across ten countries and touches thousands of children every year. Known for its iconic LEAF Festival, the arts non-profit has spent 2020 pivoting to a new business model and walking in a new spirit of collaboration and purpose. Having known Jennifer […]
2017 to 2019
2019 LEAF is now official partners of the US Embassy Public Affairs Branch! Kylie Irvin joined our Resident Teaching Artist roster as a co-leader of the LEAF Christine Avery Learning Center Brass Band. Seven Buncombe County Schools teachers attended the Kennedy Center Arts Integration Conference in Arlington, VA as a part of our Kennedy Center […]
2014 to 2016
2016 •BEST OF WNC Mtn Xpress Hall of Fame Awards: #1 Non-Profit Serving the Arts #1 Music Festival! #1 Festival for Kids! #1 Festival for Camping! (Best of Received for 3 categories 2013-2016) •LEAF International Bequia and LEAF International Rwanda Intore make the journey to LEAF Festival for Cultural Exchanges and stunning performances esp. when […]
2010 to 2013
2013 •LEAF Schools & Streets and Moog Foundation partner to create EMErgence: Electronic Music Experience for Youth, funded by Dan Lucas Foundation. •LEAF International Bequia Kids on Pans’ 1st international trip, LSS cultural exchange and performance to October LEAF. •Acoustic Syndicate Album Release celebrating 20 years. •LEAF awarded BEST OF WNC Mtn Xpress Awards: #1 […]