R — Relationships & Resources
The people and partnerships behind the Kollective.
Relationships run two directions here: the private community of creatives inside the Kollective, and the nonprofit partnerships giving back through our foundation.
Arts Kollective Kommunity
A private kollective of creatives, for creatives.
Kommunity members get their own profile, connect with other artists and small business owners, and unlock discounts on marketplace purchases plus access to member-only events. It's members-only — no public browsing.
- Your own member profile, visible to other members
- Discounts as a marketplace seller or buyer
- Access to member-only events
Membership signup is opening soon — join the waitlist to be first in line.
Our Team
Creatives, innovators, and collaborators building the Kollective together.
Marquan
Founder
Founder
Alexis
Wealth Manager
Arnold T
Culinary Artist
Brandon
Creative Program Director
Jade Tinner
Brand Enhancer
Myke
Project Coordinator
Sam Hunter
Production Coordinator
Tyler Tac
The DJ
Our Nonprofit Partner
The OUR Foundation
The OUR Foundation works to restore a culture of excellence among young men by connecting them with positive mentorship and the resources to overcome the environmental, educational, and financial obstacles that can stand in their way. Arts Kollective partners with The OUR Foundation as part of how we give back — including through our own marketplace, where a portion of every sale supports their work.
Visit theourfoundation.org →OUR MENtors Program
Pairs young men with positive male mentors, building relationships of trust as mentees work toward their own success.
Experience Excursions
Hands-on experiences that expose young men to opportunities outside their everyday environment.
Summer Scholarships
Scholarship support that helps remove financial barriers.
Technology Access
Resources and technology access to support their development.
Community Partner
Free The Streetz
Free The Streetz is a Dallas nonprofit that’s been rebuilding and uplifting underprivileged communities since 2011, through community outreach, youth programs, and service projects that support the self-development of young people. One of their standout initiatives puts volunteers to work at every Dallas Cowboys and SMU football game — a hands-on way for our community to show up alongside theirs.
Foundation Programs
Black Gentlemen’s Brunch
A brunch series built for young men to find mentors who can guide them on their creative journey as men — real relationships, built over a shared table.
Kollective Kids
An after-school program teaching kids A/V production, painting and drawing, and video editing — giving the next generation of creatives a real head start.
Become A Resource
Sponsor, vend, or volunteer with the Kollective.
Whether you want to sponsor what we’re building, set up as a vendor at an event, or volunteer your time with one of our nonprofit partners, tell us a bit about yourself and we’ll follow up.