MAKE A DONATION
Thank you for helping us help enrich the communities we serve with a thoughtful donation of ANY amount you can afford. Your donation has an immediate positive impact and is reflected in the outstanding outcomes of our meaningful programs and events. Plus, helps us award scholarships and financial aid to youth in need; through our charitable nonprofit, JBY Academy & Performing Arts Conservatory, that provides year-round arts education, academic enrichment, and cultural programming, for youth and families. As a 501c(3) tax exempt nonprofit, your donation is tax-deductible. Please show your support by making a donation today. Inflation is making it harder to keep our programs completely free for children to enjoy. JBY appreciates YOU!
our mission statement
JBY Academy & Performming Arts Conservatory
JBY Academy & Performing Arts Conservatory™ is an arts education and academic enrichment school program and independent 501c(3) nonprofit organization. The mission of the organization is to provide innovative and inspiring programming for children and teens; to empower, train, and provide career pathways; with a special aim at serving aspiring talent, at-risk, underserved and underprivileged youth. Our programming is designed to uplift, strengthen, educate, and inspire the youth and young adults. We also provide exceptional community-based services, programs and family engagement cultural events year around.
JBY Academy & Performing Arts Conservatory™ offers an audition free enrollment process, because JBY doesn't eliminate kids. We elevate kids.
JBY (which stands for JUST BE YOU) has a proven track record of making the arts accessible to ALL KIDS especially socioeconomically disadvantaged youth, learners with special needs, and diverse families.
Classes, Clubs & More!
Looking for a fun and enriching after school experiences for your child? Can't easily travel to our location and need some virtual options? Need something exceptional yet affordable? Prefer to support a community-based, family-focused, charitable nonprofit instead of a for profit corporation? Then check out JBY Academy & Performing Arts Conservatory. Where children and teens of diverse backgrounds learn, create and grow.
Ms. Mahogany is a great educator and performing artist. I am truly humbled that my daughter had the opportunity to take part in her organized virtual cultural events. Through her determination, she helped foster a space of community across cultures, races, ages and even across cities; through art.
K. Black - New York
"JBY - WHERE LEARNING IS FUN AND CREATIVITY IS ENDLESS!"
Being The Dream
"JBY Academy & Performing Arts Conservatory™ was born out of a passion for art, education, and creativity--and a loving commitment to children. We are an organization where all children shine. Regardless of their socioeconomic status. We have a strong reputation of providing programming that is affordable, accessible and excellent!
I cordially welcome you to read more about JBYPAC.
Spread this good news with a friend.
Let's learn and create together!"
--Mahogany Reynolds-Clarke (Ms. Mahogany)
Founder/President/Educator/
Philanthropist/Artist/Creative Mom
Being The Culture
"JBY is proud to be a leader in diversity while also being consistent with celebrating African American culture and history through meaningful programming. Such as our annual Kwanzaa event and our annual Juneteenth event. JBY programs make a local and a global impact because we bring families together. We don't just talk the talk of diversity, equity and inclusion. We ARE diversity, equity and inclusion.
JBY believes that when children of all racial backgrounds, learn about each other's culture and heritage, it teaches them humility, humanity, and harmony.
We are intentional about this and it shows in the meaningful work that we do. Why? Because JBY hears the call, and we are geared up to fill the needs of underserved youth who have otherwise been excluded, limited, or disenfranchised."
Being The Difference
"We believe that when children and teens have a positive creative outlet; it helps them live a happy, whole, and emotionally healthy life. As such, unlike most arts-based charter, public, or private schools, JBY Academy is an audition-free arts education and academic enrichment nonprofit organization; for both traditional school, cyber school, and homeschool children. As well as young adults through apprenticeship and internships.
JBY Academy & Performing Arts Conservatory is happy to provide a warm and welcoming space for kids to be who they are, make a positive impact in the world, and create beautiful lasting memories. While incorporating the JBY core values I.M.A.G.E Matters. We are more than just another arts program.
We teach youth to have confidence, a heart of service, a commitment to excellence, and a spirit of unity."
"I believe JBY Academy is a group where kids can come together and share ideas and express themselves without judgement. I appreciate how Ms. Mahogany kept my children engaged even in an online class. I appreciate everything you've done for the children."
A. Tanon - Pennsylvania
I would highly recommend JBY to other homeschooler parents as a great enrichment tool to help balance students being home alone all day having a live online teacher present.
T. Carpenter - Pennsylvania
WE LOVE PARENT FEEDBACK & REVIEWS!
Annette B.
Annette B.
Annette B.
"During the workshops, I appreciated the way Ms. Mahogany made it so fun to listen to history and gave them notes as you went along. I feel they learned a great deal. All of my kids enjoyed it. I enjoyed it too!"
Nancy S.
Annette B.
Annette B.
"The workshop came alive in both meaningful and fun ways for my 8-year-old! Ms. Mahogany is an energetic teacher and kept my son engaged and interested with questions and activities."
Joy B.
Annette B.
Joy B.
"Because of your class, I have been pondering the absolute fierceness of the women who went before me and allowed me to have a seat at the table today. We really enjoyed the creative projects as well!"
JBY'S CORE VALUES - I.M.A.G.E. MATTERS!
INTEGRITY
We strive for integrity in every program, production, and event we create. As well as the environment and culture we create before, during, and after a program or production is completed. Integrity of spirit, character, and work ethic is required of every participant in a JBY event or activity.
MENTORING
We believe in the African proverb "It takes a village to raise a child". Family-engagement is at the core of JBY. It's the root of who we are and all we do. Everyone involved in a JBY production or program has a collective responsibility to be a supportive, engaged and positive contribution in some capacity.
ANOINTING
ANOINTING
We believe there's a difference between having talent verses being anointed. JBY events, productions and programs are covered under an anointing that goes deeper that just being talented in the arts. We carefully and thoughtfully plan, prepare and produce all of our programming and events with this mindset.
GRACE
ENERGY
ANOINTING
At JBY we believe having a spirit of grace, treating others with grace, and conducting ourselves with gracefulness, is imperative to the success of everything we embark upon. Grace is something that brings people and communities together verse tearing them apart. JBY is proud of the grace we bring into the world. Grace is the cornerstone of our character.
ENERGY
ENERGY
ENERGY
JBY believes in the power of positive energy. It fuels every aspect of our organization. Every individual is expected and encouraged to bring positive energy into the room. Energy is alive and it transfers to one person to the next. JBY is charged by positive energy in every area of the organization. We simply do not accommodate negative energy.
UNITY & COMMUNITY - THAT'S JBY!
MAKE A DONATION
Thank you for helping us help enrich the communities we serve with a thoughtful donation of ANY amount you can afford. Your donation has an immediate positive impact and is reflected in the outstanding outcomes of our meaningful programs and events. Plus, helps us award scholarships and financial aid to youth in need. And, we are proud to announce that JBY Academy & Performing Arts Conservatory, our new arts education and academic enrichment organization is officially a 501c(3) tax exempt nonprofit. As such, your donation is tax-deductible. Please show your support by making a donation today. Inflation is making it harder to keep our programs free for children to enjoy. JBY appreciates YOU!