RYSE Media, Arts, + Culture

RYSE Media, Arts, + Culture offers Media, Arts, + Culture for ages 13-21. The program includes SPEAK Poet, Land of Sankofa Production, Lifeline, Graphic Design, RYSING Art Club, Beat Production, Videography 101, Artist Development, ProTools/Engineering, and House Band.

Programs

• Media, Arts, + Culture — 13-21
• SPEAK Poet — Interactive spoken word workshop for all writing levels to develop writing, performance, and editorial skills.
• Land of Sankofa Production — Youth-led ensemble production based in Richmond, CA that brings together visual arts, music, spoken word, dance, and theater.
• Lifeline — Music program for youth to learn new writing styles and techniques through hip hop history.
• Graphic Design — Members gain experience in graphic design, editing photographs, designing logos, and creating material for websites and social media.
• RYSING Art Club — Weekly arts program where young people experience different art mediums, arts-based games, and explore their creativity.
• Beat Production — Youth learn the basics of producing beats using Reason software.
• Videography 101 — Video production workshop where youth learn filmmaking and video production skills.
• Arts Now: Arts Integration Professional Development — Creative youth development workshops for educators, teaching artists, and administrators.
• Artist Development — Supports young artists through dialogue, performance skills, and guidance on music production and recording.
• ProTools/Engineering — Members learn music production and recording.
• House Band — Members learn music theory and receive instruction and support in live instrumentation.

At a glance

• Current session: Fall Programming (Aug 31–Dec 16, 2026)
• General schedule: Fall programming starts August 31st, 2026. Dates: August 31st - December 16th, 2026. Time: Mondays 1-7PM; Tuesdays-Fridays 12-7PM. Young people 13-17 years old are required to attend an orientation with their parent/guardian when becoming a RYSE Member.
• Facility hours: Monday through Friday: 9AM-5PM; Member Hours Monday: 1PM-7PM; Tuesday through Friday: 12PM-7PM

About the provider

The Media, Arts, + Culture Department promotes personal healing, social justice, and community transformation by facilitating young people's creation of personal, political, and expressive media and art to shift the narrative about youth. It provides access to industry-standard media equipment, Reason software, video production, and a newly constructed Black Box Theater for hands-on production opportunities. RYSE is free for all young people ages 13-21, and all programs are free for members.

RYSE is free for all young people ages 13-21. Members have access to facilities, free food, and workshops/programs. All programs are free for members. Program sign-ups occur daily in the front hangout space. Snacks are provided every day during Fall and Spring program seasons. Schedule may vary depending on holidays, special events, and staff training.

What families say

“Before I began attending the RYSE Center I did not have a clear vision of what it was I wanted in life. Thanks to the media and arts programs offered at RYSE I have been able to progress outstandingly as a community artist and youth mentor.” — RYSE Member

“It’s just been an amazing experience, not just to me but to the people I brought here. I love the programs and I just love how I can come here and feel like a part of a family. Like RYSE is my other family.” — RYSE Member

Last updated September 17, 2026.