Jamii's What, Why, and How
About Us
Since 2011, Jamii has been fostering connections among Esplanadians, a diverse community of individuals spanning all ages who reside, work, study, and walk on The Esplanade. Through immersive artistic experiences, we breathe life into public spaces within The Esplanade neighbourhood and our home, The Jamii Hub, crafting whimsical environments that not only cultivate shared memories among our community members but also strengthen the social bonds woven throughout our neighbourhood's fabric.
What
To date, we have organized over 200 events, worked with hundreds of artists, organized more than 400 workshops, engaged over 1000 participants in projects, counted over 20,000 audience members and more than 30,000 exhibit viewers.
Why
Because we believe in the power of the arts to enrich lives, foster connections, and build a stronger, more inclusive community for all within The Esplanade and beyond.
Our driving force is a profound commitment to our community of Esplanadians and beyond. We strive to address the diverse needs of every individual, from our dynamic youth seeking avenues for self-expression to our seniors facing isolation and invisibility.
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Our dedication stems from a belief in the transformative power of the arts. We are driven by the conviction that our programs have the capacity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our neighbours. By fostering social cohesion, nurturing a sense of belonging, and instilling pride and identity within our community, we aim to create a space where everyone feels valued and included.
Through our inclusive, inter-generational programming, offered freely and openly to all, we endeavor to create a welcoming environment where people of all ages can come together to connect, share, and create. We believe that by providing accessible opportunities for engagement with the arts, we contribute to the cultivation of a more cohesive, united, and supportive community.
How
At Jamii, we bring our mission to life driven by our core values with the passion of our leadership team, the board of directors, artists, and the community. Every step along the way, we are grateful for the support provided by our funders, partners, and donors.
Vision
Enhance togetherness within the communities we engage.
Mission
We initiate, welcome, enable, facilitate and produce creative experiences with, for and by the people of the Esplanade and beyond to create shared memories.
Values
INTENTIONALITY
We are intentional with invitations and programs.
INCLUSIVITY
Everyone is welcome at Jamii.
CARE
We care for our relations with empathy.
CURIOSITY
We make space for imagination, creativity and magic in our lives.
COLLABORATIVE AGENCY
We encourage collaborative agency with, by, and for the people engaged in our ecosystem.
RESPONSIVENESS
We respond with agility and enthusiasm.
