Provider Details
Provider: Expanding Boundaries
Contact Details
Address
6401 woodgreen circle
Baltimore,, MD 21207
Baltimore,, MD 21207
Primary Contact: Leticia Nortey
Cultural Organization
At Expanding Boundaries International, our mission is to foster equitable access to arts and cultural education for children and young adults, empowering them to explore their creativity and broaden their horizons. Through meaningful collaboration with schools, educators, and community partners, we are dedicated to enriching learning experiences by integrating the arts into education. We strive to build strong connections between classrooms and communities, inspiring the next generation to discover their potential and thrive in an inclusive, creative world.
Events and Programs Offered
Adinkra History and Canvas Painting
Explore the rich history, cultural philosophy, and visual symbolism of traditional West African Adinkra symbols from Ghana. In this engaging hands-on program, participants learn about the origins of Adinkra textiles, the cultural proverbs behind key symbols (such as Sankofa and Gye Nyame), and how visual…
Program/Event Format:
In School Residency, In School Workshop, Field Trip - Cultural Organization, After School/Weekend, Professional Development
Art Forms:
Visual Art and Design, Storytelling
African Queen and King History and Dress-Up (Multi-day residency)
Step into the world of African majesty with our African Queen and King History and Dress-Up Residency! This multi-session experience goes beyond a single workshop, giving students an in-depth, hands-on exploration of iconic African monarchs, their leadership, cultural legacies, and royal attire. Through interactive storytelling,…
Program/Event Format:
In School Residency, In School Workshop, In School Performance, After School/Weekend
Art Forms:
Visual Art and Design, Storytelling, Dance and Movement
Kente Weaving & Pattern Design: Visual Math in African Textiles
Explore the intersection of mathematics, West African history, and textile design through the art of Ghanaian Kente weaving. In this hands-on S.T.E.A.M. workshop, students discover how traditional Ashanti royal weavers use visual patterns, geometric sequences, symmetry, and color symbolism to encode proverbs, historical events, and…
Program/Event Format:
In School Residency, In School Workshop, In School Performance, Field Trip - Cultural Organization, After School/Weekend, Professional Development
Art Forms:
Visual Art and Design, Storytelling