Origins: Lifelong resident in Pine Hills, Seven Charlestin, had a vision of space(s) for the denizens of Pine Hills to prioritize arts, health, and community building
Mission: Teaching community building through art and education
Vision: Making a more responsive community by uplifting unheard voices.
This is an artist-led mutual aid organization, based in Pine Hills Florida, made for the growth and sustainability of the Pine Hills community. We use non-traditional methods such as Tactical Urbanism to procure an environment and culture that would create a future that the people in Pine Hills could see themselves striving in. This organization is also molded by the philosophy/theory called Black Quantum Futurism that uses art to re-imagine our futures and possibilities. In the words of the founder of this theory, Rasheedah Phillips, "This vision and practice derives its facets, tenets, and qualities from quantum physics, futurist traditions, and Black/African cultural traditions of consciousness, time, and space. Inside of the space where these three traditions intersect exists a creative plane that allows for the ability of African-descended people to see “into,” choose, or create the impending future."
Our org is also a three part organization that works together to put a thorough effort into accurately telling our stories and providing services for our community! Examples below!
Stakeholders and decision makers for Las Semillas. Comprised of artists that live in or have lived in Pine Hills, Florida for at least 3 years and share the common goal of community building and shared spaces.
Organizations and institutions that help us serve our community and lend space for collaboration, rest, joy, and thoughtfulness.
Comprised of teams of volunteers looking to help us adequately serve our community and execute on our initiatives.
Recent work from collaborations and daily work that you can have access to!