Our Mission in Action
Guerilla Arts Ink is a creative consulting agency that blends arts, media, and education. We recruit and mentor local artists to lead innovative programs that empower youth and underserved communities. Specializing in professional development, curriculum design, and creative placemaking, we’ve been shaping Washington, DC’s cultural landscape since 2005 as a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE).
Transforming Communities Through Art
H.E.L.P, The Hip Hop Educational Literacy Program
Founded in 2006, HELP is an innovative approach to literacy instruction that juxtaposes classical literature with popular hip hop lyrics to provide culturally responsive, differentiated, standards based instructional materials for youth grades 4-12, and the teachers who teach them. H.E.L.P. series includes 12 titles, with 60 activities in each, as well as teacher guides that include pre and post assessments, writing rubrics, annotated lyrics, suggested reading lists and more!
Empowering Males of Color
As grant recipients for 2016-2018, we served elementary and high school males through after-school, summer, and school day programs at Ballou HS, Patterson ES, and Bell HS at Columbia Heights Education Campus (CHEC). These programs provided mentorship and creative learning opportunities that supported academic and personal growth.
A Space to Dream: Transforming Communities
Under Mayor Muriel Bowser’s A Space to Dream initiative, we helped transform underutilized spaces across Washington, DC through public art and creative programming. In collaboration with the DMGEO, OAAA, and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, we produced two impactful projects:
- Wellington Park Murals: Two large-scale murals that bring vibrancy and culture to SE DC.
- Butterfly Park: A reimagined space with new art and community-focused programming in the former Business Incubation and Acceleration area.
- Triangle Park: In partnership with DPR, Kelly Miller Middle School, and local artists, we revitalized this park in the Deanwood - NE / DC.
These projects have not only beautified public spaces but also fostered a sense of community, creativity, and well-being.
GA SummerArts Boot Camp with DC Achievers
For the last four consecutive summers, In partnership with the College Success Foundation, GA has provided arts and cultural programming and training for 250+high school students, taught by over 25 local creatives across 12 artistic disciplines.
Malcolm X Opportunity Center (MXOC)
An innovative cultural arts pop up designed to engage the community through programming, workshops, classes, and community partnerships, providing participants with access and hands-on exposure to industry professionals and creatives, in an effort to accomplish several goals: to provide workforce development for youth ages 16-24, improve community engagement and beautification efforts, provide access to creative economy and strategies for self-care and mental wellness.
Guerilla Arts Works – Project Portfolio
Discover the impact of Guerilla Arts Ink through our living portfolio. This collection showcases arts education programs, community projects, and cultural initiatives powered by our teaching artists. Explore murals, performances, workshops, and creative collaborations that highlight how we transform education and empower communities through the arts.