IDENTITY, VIBE + VISION
Color psychology, mood boards, vision boards and logo exploration.
SPILL YOUR CREATIVITY / YOUTH CREATORS INCUBATOR
THE CULTURE LAB.
A six week creative incubator for young artists and entrepreneurs, ages 13 to 18. Participants explore identity, develop a creative concept, build something tangible, create a brand around it and present their work to the community.
AGES 13 TO 18Young artists and entrepreneurs
6 WEEKSA focused creative journey
2 HOURSOne weekly studio session
8 TO 12Creators per cohort
SHOWCASECommunity finale
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IDEAS NEED ROOM TO GROW.
The Culture Lab combines creative exploration, entrepreneurship, branding, prototyping, storytelling and real world presentation.
Participants explore who they are, shape an idea, build a product, service, experience or piece of content, create the story and visuals around it, then practice presenting it with confidence.
The goal is not to hand every student the same project. The goal is to give young creators the tools, mentorship and room to build something that feels like them.
IDENTITYBRANDIDEAPROTOTYPEMARKETINGSHOWCASE
THE 6 WEEK JOURNEY
FROM VIBE TO VISION.
FROM IDEA TO IDENTITY
Brand development, storytelling, slogan creation and feedback.
BUILD SOMETHING
Develop a product, service, experience or creative concept and begin the prototype.
TELL PEOPLE ABOUT IT
Marketing basics, visuals, messaging and an elevator pitch.
GET SHOWCASE READY
Final builds, display preparation and presentation practice.
SHOWTIME
Final preparation, community showcase and celebration.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN CREATE
ONE IDEA.
MAKE IT REAL.
Build one idea into something you can sell, display, perform or share.
FASHION + STYLETees, hoodies, jewelry, sneakers and custom pieces.
ART + DESIGNPaintings, prints, zines, posters and skate decks.
PRODUCTS + MAKINGCandles, journals, keychains, custom goods and art toys.
CREATIVE SERVICESPhotography, design, tutoring and other creative services.
EVENTS + EXPERIENCESPaint parties, workshops, pop ups and community experiences.
CONTENT + PERFORMANCEMusic, playlists, videos, spoken word and creative content.
CORE SKILLS
CREATIVE SKILLS.
REAL CONFIDENCE.
Creative identity
Branding
Storytelling
Product development
Prototyping
Marketing
Public speaking
Entrepreneurship
Feedback + collaboration
Community engagement
THE CULTURE LAB SHOWCASE
PUT THE WORK IN FRONT OF PEOPLE.
The program concludes with a community showcase where participants present their work to family, mentors, creatives and community members. They build displays, explain their process, share their idea and experience what it feels like to be recognized as real creators and entrepreneurs.
PARENTS. SCHOOLS. MENTORS. COMMUNITY PARTNERS.
WANT TO BE PART OF THE CULTURE LAB?
Tell us whether you are interested in joining a future cohort, bringing Culture Lab to a group, mentoring young creators or partnering with the program.