Who we are

The word Asé pronounced (Ah Shay) is derived from the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Used in a literal sense it is a word of affirmation and/or agreement so be it’, ‘may it be so’ or ‘so shall it be’ and on a deeper spiritual level it is a word that has the ability to make whatever one says manifest. Joining Asé and Arts together gives power to your imagination to envision and utilize the arts to manifest a new reality to bring about change within our minds, our hearts, our everyday lives and our community.

Studies have shown that learning through the arts builds an innate sense of value and accomplishment fostering an individual sense of identity. When presented with the opportunity to learn through the arts individuals develop socially, emotionally, creatively, intellectually and physically. Arts education is an integral part of our learning process and is highly lacking in the K-12’s current curricula. Asé Arts strives to fill this gap by providing classes, workshops and community events that bring people together through the process of art making. Helping individuals find a their voice through art, build technical skills, introduce/expand their knowledge of artist’s and their movements. To provide a space for self expression and exploration with the intention of provoking thought, conversation, and change.
 

Our Vision 

Offering art education, consulting, and curated fine arts & home goods we provide expert-led creative solutions that empower individuals and organizations through art. Asé Arts brings a thoughtful, community-centered approach to every program, consultation, and product we create.

Asé Arts aims to build human interaction and common understand through the process of art making with the intention of strengthening our communities. Collectively working together to producing works of art that provoke thought, conversation and change.

Creative Collaborations

Google
IDEO | Global Design & Innovation Company

Bay Area Discovery Museum
OMCA Oakland Museum Of California
Oakland Art Murmur
Black Cultural Zone

San Francisco Public Libraries
Oakland Public Libraries
Oakland Parks and Recreation