Urban Arts Opens Google-Powered Studio, Designed by Award-Winning Producer IMAKEMADBEATS

Darlyn and I Make Mad Beats

We’re proud to announce the opening of our state-of-the-art sound studio at the Urban Arts Game Academy—powered by Google and built by Memphis-based artist/producer and UNAPOLOGETIC. Founder and CEO IMAKEMADBEATS. Our students helped build the space themselves—hands-on, with power tools and high-tech installations, making it a true reflection of our mission: creativity in action.

The Pixel: Urban Arts Newsletter – March

On March 8th, Urban Arts and sponsor partner Microsoft threw the illest party in Manhattan—the Urban Arts Color Ball. We raised $650,000 to support our programming and level the digital playing field. Enjoy our “Best Of” Image Gallery and a play-by-play of the evening! For more photos, click the button below. Urban Arts and Microsoft […]

The Pixel: Urban Arts Newsletter – February

The Color Ball is unlike any gala you’ve attended. Dynamic, powerful, high-energy, colorful and stacked with powerbrokers from tech, finance, art, and media. Dress code? Color is a must! A bright green ball gown, a Zelda costume, or your favorite Hawaiian shirt—they’ve all graced the red carpet in years past. Celebrated illustrator Timothy Goodman will […]

The Pixel: Urban Arts Newsletter – December

I remember being 18 and starting college with the far-off knowledge that I’d one day have to pay off debt. I remember not worrying about it. I was told I’d graduate in time, get a good job, have lots of support from my parents and their peers and use my many (very expensive) hobbies to […]