Our vision: All of our young people in Africa should have access to advancement opportunities, resources, and networks to become the best people they can be for Africa and the world.
Who Are We
Our story begins in 2013, when the Pollination Project provided our founder, Shola Ajayi, with a $1,000 grant to pilot an arts and mentor-based program on Basic Human Rights for youths in Lagos, Nigeria.
She coined the program, Public Art Nigeria.
Today, this program is now known as The Initiative for Public Art in Africa or Public Art Africa; it is a youth-led nonprofit organization that sets out to bring arts education and mentorship opportunities to public/government schools with the support and guidance of the Ministry of Education.
Public Art Africa is a subsidiary of UR4Africa Project Inc. a 501c3 based in Brooklyn, NY.
What are we about? A.R.T.
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Audacious authenticity:
We dream big and invest in the future of our young people wholeheartedly. Our work is always driven by the voice of youth who keep us informed about current issues that impact our community and its members.
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Responsible reasoning:
We think critically about our community, the world, and our role in it. We focus on developing ourselves to be problem solvers and work to find solutions that can positively impact the people around us.
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Tenacious teamwork:
We believe in collaborative growth. We emphasize the importance of working together across different generations, classes, genders, cultures, etc for their personal and professional development, progress, and growth.