Legacy Academy: A Culturally Based Storytelling Program for Adults
This program is designed to train people to become professional storytellers, so that there are people equipped and prepared to continue the work of the RIBS professional founding storytellers. While there are many places people can turn to learn storytelling skills, this course is unique because it goes beyond learning how to tell a personal story. In keeping with the RIBS mission, this course is designed to help students explore their own cultural and historical stories and help them to develop the skills to tell them. This is how we ensure that cultural legacies are not lost, and that storytellers are prepared to pass along ancient wisdom in addition to personal stories. The initial pilot program was partially funded by an Innovation Prize won through RIBS’ participation in a Non Profit Innovation Lab. 13 people came through the 6 month course, and have been featured tellers at FUNDA and other RIBS performances.
Presented by Rhode Island Black Storytellers
As a non-profit organization, Rhode Island Black Storytellers is committed to empowering communities through the art of storytelling. Funda Story Camp is one of our flagship programs, aimed at instilling a sense of pride and curiosity in young minds. We rely on the generosity of our community partners, local organizations, and national entities, including support from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).
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Your contributions make a difference! By supporting Funda Story Camp, you are helping us continue our mission of educating, inspiring, and fostering cultural appreciation among the next generation. Donations and grants from individuals and organizations like yours enable us to reach more children, creating a lasting impact on their understanding of the world.