Staff
Foluké Cultural Arts Center was Organized as a faith-based initiative in 2002 at Lane Metropolitan CME Church in Cleveland, Ohio. Which later became a community based non-profit organization in Feb 2003.
Syrmylin Cartwright
Program Manager
Our Project Manager of Performance and Production Syrmylin “Mylin” Cartwright aka SUGABEAR is no stranger to the Cleveland Artist Scene, he holds a BFA in Theatre and has been a Stylist and Make up Artist for stage and screen for 27 yrs. Member of SAG/AFTRA, Mylin has been in Several commercials and movies. His stage credits include You can’t take it with you, Porgy and Bess, Saturated Fat, Black Nativity, Nine, Little Shop of Horrors to name a few. He has Directed and Produced Productions at Cleveland Public Theater, Playwrights Local,Tri-C and Garfield Performing Arts.
In addition to his artistry he is a Chef and Owner of Sugabearblue Inc Catering.
IG:Sugabearblue
Corin B. Self
Program Manager of Arts Education and Community Outreach
Corin attended The HBCU National Treasure, Morgan State University, where he majored in Theater Arts under the direction of the late Dr. Shirley Basfield-Dunlap. At Morgan, his time was spent cultivating and honing his craft; Morgan State laid the groundwork for him to aspire to be great, which lead him to numerous productions and voice-over gigs throughout the DMV. After matriculating from college, Corin took on the role of Theatre Coordinator for the U.S.
Dream Academy, an after-school program for the youth of Baltimore and this ultimately lead him to the role of teaching for Baltimore City Public Schools. As a result, he’s been in numerous performances across the Cleveland area. His love for Theater Arts will never die!!!
Reinaldo De Jesus
Program Manager of Marketing and Communications
Our Bilingual Marketing Lead, Reinaldo De Jesus, was born in Norwalk, CT, and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, and Sanlorenzo, Puerto Rico. De Jesus is a Digital Design Artist, Teaching Artist, Entrepreneur, Navy Veteran, and Activist who puts his community at the top of his list. Reinaldo is the Founder of Cultura Clothing Co., a clothing and merchandise company that provides a platform of expression for himself and other artists. He also plays a large part in the New Era Young Lords Ohio chapter. As 2nd in command, with his boots-on-the-ground approach, De Jesus works with the philanthropic, activist organization, making a difference for adults and youth in the community. After separating from the Navy, Reinaldo continues to give back in many ways as Marketing lead for Foluke Cultural Arts and staying busy in his community. Reinaldo’s passion is bringing art to the community, sharing its power, and demonstrating that it can be an agent for culture, ingenuity, and change.
Manuel Santiago
Manny “Che” Santiago born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio is a artist and activist with a community first approach. Founder of The Young Lordz project and community outreach leader of Supportive Networking Society (SNS). He is also a part and chairman of the New Era Young Lords Ohio chapter which involves philanthropy and activism. He is the owner of Visionaries Multimedia llc and as a Photographer/videographer he continues to push the envelope with original projects such as the urban taino project, WasteLAND(graphic web series), and several other projects in the works. During the week Manny finds time the ultimate joy with working at Foluke cultural arts as a videography/photography teacher/mentor to so many amazing children and young adults. To learn more about Manny and the things he does, please follow.
Syrmylin Cartwright
Culinary
Specialization: Master Artist
Health and Nutrition
Reinaldo De Jesus
Visual Arts
Specialization: Marketing
Corin B. Self
Theatre
Specialization: Master Artist
Manuel Santiago
Film & Photography
Specialization: Portraits and Short Films
Cushon Crump
Visual Arts
Specialization: Master Artist
Kahzar Powell
Visual Arts
Specialization: Mural Work
Mx David Van Horn
Visual Arts
Specialization: Upcycling
Tiana Wilson
Film & Photography
Specialization: Short Films and Storytelling
Jada Hobson
Visual Arts
Specialization: Branding
Rebecca Burcher
Visual Arts
London Hightower
Creative Movement-Yoga
Partners Cleveland Classical Guitar
Adam Satorius
Guitar
Djapo Cultural Arts
Jordan Lee
African Drumming
BlackJakk Dance Collective
Ron’Dale Simpson
Jameelah Rahman
Leronta Reed
Creative Movement-Dance
X-Press Yourself
Andrea Davis
Creative Movement-Dance
