ABOUT

Reggae Arts & Culture Foundation Inc.
Preserving. Researching. Advancing Global Reggae & Caribbean Culture.

The Reggae Arts & Culture Foundation Inc. is a New York–based nonprofit cultural institution dedicated to the preservation, documentation, and global advancement of reggae music, dancehall, Caribbean heritage, and their cultural expressions across music, fashion, art, and identity.

Through museum development, scholarly research, exhibitions, and public programming, the Foundation operates at the intersection of culture, education, and innovation—ensuring reggae’s legacy is preserved with institutional authority and presented at a world-class standard.

About the Foundation

The Reggae Arts & Culture Foundation Inc. was established to serve as a governing and cultural stewardship body for initiatives dedicated to reggae and Caribbean culture.

The Foundation supports and develops:

  • The Reggae Museum™ – a digital-first museum with plans for a permanent physical institution in New York City and Jamaica
  • The Dancehall Museum™ – documenting the evolution and global influence of dancehall culture
  • The Reggae Fashion Museum™ – exploring the intersection of reggae, identity, and style
  • Jamrock Museum™ – celebrating Jamaican cultural heritage and diaspora impact
  • The Reggae Institute – the Foundation’s research and academic arm

Together, these entities form a connected museum and research ecosystem dedicated to safeguarding reggae culture for future generations.

Mission Statement

To preserve, research, and promote reggae and Caribbean cultural heritage through museum development, academic study, exhibitions, and global cultural programming.

Vision

To establish a globally recognized cultural institution network that positions reggae as one of the most influential cultural movements in modern history—supported by museum infrastructure, scholarly research, and public engagement at the highest international standard.

What We Do

Cultural Preservation

We document and safeguard reggae and dancehall culture through archives, collections, oral histories, and digital preservation initiatives.

Museum Development

We are actively developing world-class museum platforms—digital and physical—that present reggae culture through curated exhibitions and scholarly interpretation.

Research & Scholarship

Through The Reggae Institute, we produce academically grounded research, timelines, and cultural analysis aligned with global museum and UNESCO-level standards.

Exhibitions & Programming

We produce exhibitions such as Roots. Rock. Style. and other cultural showcases that merge music, fashion, and visual storytelling.

Education & Public Engagement

We create accessible educational resources, youth programming, and public initiatives that expand awareness of reggae’s global cultural impact.

Global Cultural Impact

Reggae is more than music—it is a global cultural force that has shaped identity, resistance, spirituality, and style across continents.

From Kingston to New York, London, Tokyo, and beyond, reggae and dancehall have influenced:

  • Music genres including hip hop, reggaeton, and global pop
  • Fashion movements rooted in Rastafari, streetwear, and diaspora identity
  • Sound system culture and global DJ traditions
  • Cultural movements centered on resistance, unity, and expression

The Foundation positions reggae within its rightful place as a world heritage cultural system.

Institutional Framework

The Reggae Arts & Culture Foundation Inc. operates with a structured institutional approach aligned with leading global museums and cultural organizations.

Core areas include:

  • Museum & Collection Development
  • Archives & Documentation
  • Research & Publications
  • Cultural Programming
  • Partnerships & Global Collaborations

Affiliated Platforms

Public Programming

Public-facing cultural programming is activated through Reggae Experience, the Foundation’s platform for:

  • Live events
  • Exhibitions
  • Fashion showcases
  • Performances
  • Media (TV, radio, digital content)

Get Involved

The Reggae Arts & Culture Foundation Inc. welcomes partnerships with:

  • Cultural institutions
  • Universities & researchers
  • Artists & designers
  • Sponsors & corporate partners
  • Community organizations

Contact us to collaborate in preserving and advancing reggae culture globally.

Support the Foundation

As a nonprofit organization, support enables us to:

  • Expand museum development
  • Build archives and collections
  • Produce exhibitions and programming
  • Advance cultural research

Support the future of reggae culture.