Genesis Music & Arts

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms, grandmothers, aunties, and mother figures who pour so much love into our children every single day. 💐❤️

Our students at .dev created handmade flower bouquets and painted floral canvas pieces to celebrate the beauty, care, and strength of the women who help them bloom. 🌸🎨

Thank you for every hug, sacrifice, lesson, and late night. You are deeply appreciated today and every day. ✨

05/06/2026

with the ❤️✊🏽🎨
We had the privilege of bringing community, creativity, and civic pride together through art! Young artists explored identity, expression, and community by painting self-portraits, colorful buildings, bold shapes, and collaborative pieces for our Civic Mural Project. 🏙️✨

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, painted with us, and poured love into this experience. Moments like these are why we do what we do. ❤️💛

04/16/2026

From identity to expression 🎭✨
Our Identity Paper Portrait Workshop at Navy Pier gave young creatives the space to explore who they are—through art, texture, and storytelling.

Every portrait tells a story. Every story builds confidence.
This is the level of intention, creativity, and quality programming Genesis Music and Arts delivers. ❤️💛

04/15/2026

Creative Future Cohorts 2 & 3 in motion 📸

Captured through the lens of our own — Draco Mays | Chicago Videographer & Photographer
From headshots to personality portraits to full GMA moments, this is what it looks like when creativity meets opportunity.

Every participant received professional headshots for their resumes and pitch decks— stepping into spaces prepared and polished. Workforce development in action! Bulldog real skills, confidence, and career pathways.

Jalen, a college student studying filmmaking, is now employed in Lynwood as a photographer/videographer — a full circle moment.

Not just content… but careers being built.

03/11/2026

Creativity, culture, and confidence! ✨
Genesis Music & Arts was honored to activate youth engagement at with the through:

🎨 Black History coloring activities
👑 Crown affirmations
📚 Heroes of History bookmark design

A powerful day of creativity, literacy, and self-expression.

03/03/2026

Honored to be invited to celebrate Chinese New Year at 🧧🎹

We brought 3 of our high school piano scholars— including our senior Brielle, who’s studied privately with GMA since 3rd grade and owns a Steinway of her own. ✨

They even won raffles! Proud is an understatement.

02/27/2026

We are thrilled to have Genesis Music & Arts leading our childcare activation at Lit Fest! GMA is a Chicago-based organization dedicated to empowering the youth through the power of music and art. Their activation is designed to be engaging, culturally affirming, and developmentally appropriate, ensuring every child feels seen and inspired.

What’s in store:
🖍️ Coloring Activities
👑 Crown Affirmation Creations
🔖 Heroes of History Bookmark Crafts
📖 Special Storytime: Join Theresa A. Hickman of Mother Doves Academy from 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM!

From guided support at every station to light discussions on identity and leadership, GMA provides a calm, organized environment where creativity meets cultural pride. Bring the family and let’s create together!

📍 Gary Comer Youth Center Academic Lab
🕔 10:00am-4:00pm
🔗 Lit Fest Registration Link in BIO!

02/27/2026

❤️💛

We are thrilled to have Genesis Music & Arts leading our childcare activation at Lit Fest! GMA is a Chicago-based organization dedicated to empowering the youth through the power of music and art. Their activation is designed to be engaging, culturally affirming, and developmentally appropriate, ensuring every child feels seen and inspired.

What’s in store:
🖍️ Coloring Activities
👑 Crown Affirmation Creations
🔖 Heroes of History Bookmark Crafts
📖 Special Storytime: Join Theresa A. Hickman of Mother Doves Academy from 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM!

From guided support at every station to light discussions on identity and leadership, GMA provides a calm, organized environment where creativity meets cultural pride. Bring the family and let’s create together!

📍 Gary Comer Youth Center Academic Lab
🕔 10:00am-4:00pm
🔗 Lit Fest Registration Link in BIO!

02/17/2026

Introducing Fashion Lab 100 at 🧵✨

For the first time, students will design and construct 3 original garments, learn how to confidently operate a sewing machine, and express their creativity through hands-on creation.

Led by professional teaching artists, this afterschool experience blends engaging lesson plans with high-quality arts instruction — building both technical skill and creative confidence.

Creativity isn’t just encouraged — it’s constructed. ✂️