Youth Programs
Culturally Empowering The Next Generation
Cultural Leadership Academy
Culture, History & Arts
Dedicated To Empowering Delray Beach Youth Through Knowledge Of Self
The Spady Museum’s Youth Cultural Leadership program encourages area youth to learn about their culture and history while expressing themselves through various elements of arts and technology. The program focuses on building self-esteem, cultural identity and social and civic responsibility in youth. The empowerment program provides youth with arts and cultural heritage immersion experiences in Palm Beach County.
“Knowledge of self and practical skills are the building blocks for a well rounded individual. Our program is designed to strengthen self-esteem and educate.”
– Charlene Farrington, Executive Director
2020 YOUTH AND ADULTS SERVED
2020 YOUTH SERVED
2020 YOUTH HISTORY IMMERSION MEETINGS
Movement, Exercise, Joy, Relax, Release! Movement leader is Nicole Escalera.
A New Skill Building Activity
Monthly, youth participate in life skill building sessions…
Starting in August 2022, The Freeman Jewelry Collection owner, Nakishia Freeman will conduct beading classes for our youth.
The objective of these classes is to provide students with practical techniques and knowledge of jewelry making.
Students will complete four workshops: 1. Basic Jewelry Making 2. Extreme Beading 3. Pearl Knotting 4. Wire Wrapping.
These are the supplies we need:
- Beads
- Beading Wire
- Pearls
- Beading String
- Clasps
- Jump Rings
- Wire Nippers
- Measuring Tape
- Jewelry Pliers
- Journals
Your support is greatly appreciated.
Basic Beading Class Produced Fantastic Results!
Basic Beading Class, August 27, 2022. Instructor: Nakesia Freeman.
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Our Mission
The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum’s mission is to expand, preserve and present the culturally diverse history of the Black communities of Palm Beach County.
Bringing People Together In Celebration of Black History.