Tampa non-profit empowering students through the fine arts [Video]

TAMPA — Many of us may take a trip to the theater, a museum, or a fancy dinner for granted, but many children living in underrepresented communities throughout Tampa Bay have never experienced any of these things.

It’s a big reason why Kiva Williams started the Mahogany Kids Fine Arts Foundation in 2021.

“So, I partnered with a Title I school, Walton Academy; most of the kids are on free reduced lunch, most of them come from underrepresented communities, and I just wanted to bring some type of joy, happiness, through art,” said Williams.

Throughout the year, Williams goes into classrooms, introduces an array of music, culture, and art to the students, and then caps off what they learned with a field trip, most recently the Colombia Restaurant.

Over 50 fourth and fifth graders had the opportunity to experience a meal and tour the Ybor City destination. For many of …