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Raising
Expectations Inc.
Expectations Inc.
| There is no doubt that creativity is the most important human resource of all. Without creativity, there would be no progress, and we would be forever repeating the same patterns. - Edward de Bono |
Who We Are
Founded and incorporated in July 2005, Raising Expectations Inc.
is a 501c3 non-profit organization consisting of a group of local DC
artists interested in broadening the creative opportunities for youth
and young adults. Our founding principle is to encourage and
motivate young people to succeed in every aspect of life.
And through our positive-minded, creative workshops, R.E.
reaches at-risk young people by developing their artistic intellect
and analytical skills. Activities are held primarily at Ferebee Hope
Recreation Center, located at 3999 8th Street, SE (entrance on
Yuma Street), in close proximity to the Washington Highlands
Housing Development. In partnership with DPR and the East of
the River Clergy, Police, Community Partnership (ERCPCP),
Raising Expectations Inc. provides arts enrichment opportunities
to disadvantaged youth and families in the Southeast community.
Focusing on advanced skills in the visual/performing arts arenas,
Raising Expectations Inc. workshops and activities are primarily
for ages 10-18. Workshops range from wooden sculpture making
to the art of DJ’ing, and from arts healing methods to salsa
lessons. With a diverse consortium of arts educators in our
consortium, R.E. uplifts the potential of youth and young adults by
offering hands-on, skills-based learning exercises in our arts
enrichment programs.
In the summer of 2007, R.E. incorporated a special Summer Arts
Apprenticeship Program for those students interested in further
developing their talents in a structured and challenging artistic
work environment one-on-one with our affiliated artists and
entrepreneurs. Click on the "Activities" page to learn more about to
sign up for our Apprenticeship opportunity with a R.E. mentor.
Click here to download a full overview about
Raising Expectations Inc.
Founded and incorporated in July 2005, Raising Expectations Inc.
is a 501c3 non-profit organization consisting of a group of local DC
artists interested in broadening the creative opportunities for youth
and young adults. Our founding principle is to encourage and
motivate young people to succeed in every aspect of life.
And through our positive-minded, creative workshops, R.E.
reaches at-risk young people by developing their artistic intellect
and analytical skills. Activities are held primarily at Ferebee Hope
Recreation Center, located at 3999 8th Street, SE (entrance on
Yuma Street), in close proximity to the Washington Highlands
Housing Development. In partnership with DPR and the East of
the River Clergy, Police, Community Partnership (ERCPCP),
Raising Expectations Inc. provides arts enrichment opportunities
to disadvantaged youth and families in the Southeast community.
Focusing on advanced skills in the visual/performing arts arenas,
Raising Expectations Inc. workshops and activities are primarily
for ages 10-18. Workshops range from wooden sculpture making
to the art of DJ’ing, and from arts healing methods to salsa
lessons. With a diverse consortium of arts educators in our
consortium, R.E. uplifts the potential of youth and young adults by
offering hands-on, skills-based learning exercises in our arts
enrichment programs.
In the summer of 2007, R.E. incorporated a special Summer Arts
Apprenticeship Program for those students interested in further
developing their talents in a structured and challenging artistic
work environment one-on-one with our affiliated artists and
entrepreneurs. Click on the "Activities" page to learn more about to
sign up for our Apprenticeship opportunity with a R.E. mentor.
Click here to download a full overview about
Raising Expectations Inc.
Check out R.E.'s Network of Artists and Arts Educators!
(by last name)
Bios and Additional Persons Coming Soon....
Abeo Anderson (Founder/CEO) - Poetry & Spoken Word, Dance
Afi (Affiliated Artist) - Soul Songstress
Akili Ron Anderson (Affiliated Artist) - Sculpture, Stained Glass, Graphic Design
Elva Anderson (Affiliated Artist)– Visual Arts, Art Therapy
Karim Ali - Graphic Design, TV Media
Kimani Anku (Board Member) - DC TV Studios
Bomani Armah (Affiliated Artist) – Music Production, Graphic Design, Poetry & Spoken Word
Christon “Christylez” Bacon (Advisory Committee)– Musician, Poetry & Spoken Word
Ishmael Basha (Advisory Committee) - Crescent Moon Productions, Poetry & Spoken Word
Ron Brown aka DJ RBI (Affiliated Artist) – Music Production & DJ'ing
Wesley Clark (Advisory Committee) - SonRise, Inc., Visual Art, Graphic Design, Gallery Framing
Jabari Exum - Drumming, Dono Drumming & Dance Ensemble
Binahkaye Joy (Advisory Committee) - Indigenous Joy Dance
Jokeeta Joyner (Affiliated Artist) - Collage & Decoupage, Mosaic Design
Amadou & Bintou Kouyate (Affiliated Artist) - Drumming, In Memory of African Culture, Inc.
Tracy Press (Advisory Committee) - Powerful Beyond Measure, Inc. youth organization
Montana Ray (Board Member) - Literary Arts (artBeat Collective)
Trey Wallace aka “DJ 2ToneJones” (Affiliated Artist) - Music Production and DJ'ing
Danielle "Nikki" Woodhouse-Johnson (Affiliated Artist) - Jewelry Design
Willette Woods (Affiliated Artist) - Liturgical and Modern Dance
If you would like to reach out to any artist in R.E.'s Network, contact us at
202.507.7882 or e-mail us at Info@RaisingExpectationsDC.org.
(by last name)
Bios and Additional Persons Coming Soon....
Abeo Anderson (Founder/CEO) - Poetry & Spoken Word, Dance
Afi (Affiliated Artist) - Soul Songstress
Akili Ron Anderson (Affiliated Artist) - Sculpture, Stained Glass, Graphic Design
Elva Anderson (Affiliated Artist)– Visual Arts, Art Therapy
Karim Ali - Graphic Design, TV Media
Kimani Anku (Board Member) - DC TV Studios
Bomani Armah (Affiliated Artist) – Music Production, Graphic Design, Poetry & Spoken Word
Christon “Christylez” Bacon (Advisory Committee)– Musician, Poetry & Spoken Word
Ishmael Basha (Advisory Committee) - Crescent Moon Productions, Poetry & Spoken Word
Ron Brown aka DJ RBI (Affiliated Artist) – Music Production & DJ'ing
Wesley Clark (Advisory Committee) - SonRise, Inc., Visual Art, Graphic Design, Gallery Framing
Jabari Exum - Drumming, Dono Drumming & Dance Ensemble
Binahkaye Joy (Advisory Committee) - Indigenous Joy Dance
Jokeeta Joyner (Affiliated Artist) - Collage & Decoupage, Mosaic Design
Amadou & Bintou Kouyate (Affiliated Artist) - Drumming, In Memory of African Culture, Inc.
Tracy Press (Advisory Committee) - Powerful Beyond Measure, Inc. youth organization
Montana Ray (Board Member) - Literary Arts (artBeat Collective)
Trey Wallace aka “DJ 2ToneJones” (Affiliated Artist) - Music Production and DJ'ing
Danielle "Nikki" Woodhouse-Johnson (Affiliated Artist) - Jewelry Design
Willette Woods (Affiliated Artist) - Liturgical and Modern Dance
If you would like to reach out to any artist in R.E.'s Network, contact us at
202.507.7882 or e-mail us at Info@RaisingExpectationsDC.org.
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"RE-EDUCATE, RE-UNIFY, RE-CONNECT THROUGH THE ARTS"
Phone/Fax: (888) 549 - 3695 * E-mail: Info@RaisingExpectationsDC.org
Phone/Fax: (888) 549 - 3695 * E-mail: Info@RaisingExpectationsDC.org