Creativity. Culture. Kingdom.
An arm of the Kingdom Consulate
The creative and cultural institution of the Kingdom Consulate — established to discover, develop, equip, preserve, produce, and deploy creative talent for Kingdom influence and societal transformation.
“Creativity is a gift. Culture is a responsibility. Excellence is a Kingdom culture.”
Six mandates of the Institute.
Creative Development
Identifying and developing emerging and established talent across the creative arts.
Arts & Culture Education
Practical training, workshops, mentorship, masterclasses and professional development.
Creative Production
Facilitating the creation of music, visual art, film, literature, design, theatre and fashion.
Culture & Heritage
Documenting, preserving, promoting and transmitting African cultural heritage and creative traditions.
Creative Enterprise
Equipping creatives to build sustainable careers, businesses and creative ventures.
Kingdom Influence
Encouraging creatives to use their gifts to communicate truth, shape culture and serve society.
Eight houses. One creative order.
House of Music
Music, songwriting, performance, production & sound.
House of Visual Arts
Painting, drawing, photography, sculpture & digital art.
House of Design
Graphic design, branding, illustration & creative direction.
House of Film & Media
Film, documentary, cinematography, animation & digital storytelling.
House of Performance
Theatre, drama, dance, spoken word & stage production.
House of Literature
Creative writing, poetry, storytelling, scripts & publishing.
House of Fashion & Craft
Fashion, textiles, costume, crafts & indigenous creative production.
House of Culture & Heritage
Cultural research, documentation, preservation & archives.
- 01CREATE WITH PURPOSE.
- 02WORK WITH EXCELLENCE.
- 03HONOUR CULTURE.
- 04BUILD WITH DISCIPLINE.
- 05SERVE WITH YOUR GIFT.
- 06INFLUENCE WITH INTEGRITY.
- 07LEAVE A LEGACY.
Whether you are an artist, musician, designer, filmmaker, writer, performer, craftsperson, cultural practitioner, creative entrepreneur, or simply passionate about the arts, there is a place for you within the IMPERIUM Institute of Arts & Culture.
Discover your gift. Develop your craft. Create with purpose.