Mission Statement

Finding Inspiration in Every Turn

A Collective of Excellence (ACE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit cultural organization dedicated to building a network of excellence through music, arts, culture, education, and technology. At ACE University, we believe in the power of learning and growth through the practice of humanity. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive space where individuals from all backgrounds can come together to learn, share, and celebrate the best of our community. Through our unique approach to education, centered around the Nourishment Cycle, we aim to foster positive change and promote a more equitable and just society. Join us on this journey of self-discovery and community building, where we strive to empower individuals to make a difference in the world.

Our Story

ACE (A Collective of Excellence) is a non-profit Multicultural Praxis Space dedicated to cultivating growth mindsets through the access point of cultural identity and celebration. In this space, we encourage dialogue and interactions that stretch our experience and conceptual understanding of issues and perspective from across cultures, ages, races, gender identities, and socio-economic statuses through creativity. By engaging with our “differences'' we explore each other’s humanity and, in the process, affirm our own. ACE is the parent organization that houses ACOBE, the African Diaspora studies department and first festival celebration of excellence & CHROMATICA, the cultural arts collective.