Just Be You Performing Arts &
JBY Academy

Just Be You Performing Arts & JBY AcademyJust Be You Performing Arts & JBY AcademyJust Be You Performing Arts & JBY Academy

Just Be You Performing Arts &
JBY Academy

Just Be You Performing Arts & JBY AcademyJust Be You Performing Arts & JBY AcademyJust Be You Performing Arts & JBY Academy
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    • Home
    • Education
      • JBY Academy
      • JBY Programming
      • Enroll/Register
    • Give Donation
    • Join Team JBY
    • Children's Festival
    • Film Festival
      • Submit
      • Sponsors or Vendors
      • Director's Statement
      • JBY Shop
      • Festival Team
      • Film Selections
      • Festival Details
    • Press
      • News Coverage
      • JBY's The Pulse
    • Photos
    • JBY Productions
      • JBY ARTISTS
      • JBY's Cracking Up
      • JBY's Stage Plays
      • JBY Ensemble
      • JBY Empower-Nic
    • Mahogany Reynolds
      • Mahogany Reynolds
    • JBY'S BLOG
    • JBY Talk Shows
      • JBY After Dark
      • JBY After Dark Live
      • The Take Talk Show
    • Castings
      • Talent Castings
      • Register Talent Contest
      • Register Short-Play Fest'
      • Register Comedy Festival

  • Home
  • Education
    • JBY Academy
    • JBY Programming
    • Enroll/Register
  • Give Donation
  • Join Team JBY
  • Children's Festival
  • Film Festival
    • Submit
    • Sponsors or Vendors
    • Director's Statement
    • JBY Shop
    • Festival Team
    • Film Selections
    • Festival Details
  • Press
    • News Coverage
    • JBY's The Pulse
  • Photos
  • JBY Productions
    • JBY ARTISTS
    • JBY's Cracking Up
    • JBY's Stage Plays
    • JBY Ensemble
    • JBY Empower-Nic
  • Mahogany Reynolds
    • Mahogany Reynolds
  • JBY'S BLOG
  • JBY Talk Shows
    • JBY After Dark
    • JBY After Dark Live
    • The Take Talk Show
  • Castings
    • Talent Castings
    • Register Talent Contest
    • Register Short-Play Fest'
    • Register Comedy Festival

JBY ACADEMY & PERFORMING ARTS CONSERVATORY

EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST

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. We provide affordable, accessible and excellent services, in the form of classes, workshops, traveling programs, festivals, performances, and community engagement. As well as, provide cultural enrichment and community outreach through strategic, meaningful, goal-oriented programming; that is welcoming and rooted in a spirit of family engagement and community unity. JBY Academy & Performing Arts Conservatory offers an audition free enrollment process, because JBY doesn't eliminate kids. We elevate kids. 

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.

ENROLL TODAY!

FREE JBY ACADEMY TRIAL CLASS!

LEARN 2D ANIMATION

We're offering a free trial class for a limited time to try out our 2D animation class. Register today to try out this fun, interactive, and creative class that teaches you how to create 2D animated characters! Click the link to sign up! https://form.jotform.com/jbyacademykids/preregistrationform

Free trial class dates

Thursday, May 1, 2025 @ 4:30 p.m.

and

Thursday, May 8, 2025 @ 4:30 p.m.

Need More info? Reach out to Us!

Email us at: jbyinspireme@gmail.com

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!

Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

JOIN TEAM JBY!

Apply Today for Open Positions as Teachers, Production Crew, Internships, or the recruitment for JBY nonprofit Board Members

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We are looking for talented team members; who conduct themselves with a spirit of excellence, integrity and professionalism. Please include a brief introduction in the message box above stating what your interests are. Please note, all applicants must undergo a comprehensive criminal and child abuse background check. Thank you for your interest in joining Team JBY!

It's Time to Shine!

Check out this great video about who we are

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

The Love of Learning

THE JBY ACADEMY VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE

OVERVIEW


We are more than a drop in online class platform. Our courses are custom designed to meet each child where they are and to build confidence, self-esteem and a sense of community. 

  • A JBY Academy™ virtual classroom is a positive and supportive environment where the student is empowered to be a proactive learner.  
  • We love to help kids learn and encourage them to engage fully in their learning journey.
  • We keep our virtual classroom size small so we can meet each child where they are at. We also keep our in person classes and workshops small in scale so we can give learners individual attention.
  • Our goal is to enhance a learners academic journey with fun classes that also challenge them.
  • JBY Academy™ offers fun, interactive, and academically enriching virtual classes for Pre-K through high school with regular opportunities for in person engagement via meetups and field trips.
  • We teach what we're passionate about. And, we teach what we've mastered. As such, our classrooms are consistently fun and empowering!

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!

JBY ACADEMY & PERFORMING ARTS CONSERVATORY

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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!

Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

Health, Safety & Wellness Disclaimer & Liability Waiver

Even though the 2020 pandemic is over,  our TOP priority is safety. As such, we continue to stay informed of CDC recommendations and guidelines regarding covid-19. The impact of the pandemic is something we take very seriously. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. The safety of you and your family (and our family's too) is of the utmost importance to us. In the event that a situation surrounding a health crisis arises we reserve the right to postpone, cancel, or convert a Just Be You Performing Arts™ or JBY Academy & Performing Arts Conservatory™ program/event to a virtual experience. Tickets/admission is non-refundable. By attending a Just Be You Performing Arts™ or JBY Academy & Performing Arts Conservatory™ event/program you are aware that you are fully responsible for your own health and safety and could be exposed to the covid-19 virus while in public. If you are experiencing any covid-19 symptoms, have any signs of illness, or feeling ill in any way, please do not attend our live in person event or program. You and your attendees take full responsibility for your own health, safety and wellbeing. 

Thank you for agreeing to abide by our policy.

We truly wish you wellness and happiness this year!

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