The iMagi Mission
At iMagi Nation Inc., our mission is to empower children and families through innovative educational programs and events. We are dedicated to fostering community sustainability, personal growth, and leadership development, all within safe and nurturing spaces. By encouraging creative expression and providing platforms for emerging talents to shine, we aim to build a future where every individual can thrive.
Our Story
iMagi Nation Inc. 501(c)(3) was founded in 2011 and incorporated as a non-profit in 2021 by Denis "Gato" Cruz in response to the lack of creative outlets and safe spaces for youth in our education systems and local community.
Recognizing the need for young people to explore creatively without judgment of race, culture, or religion, iMagi Nation began as an intimate children’s creative class and a nightly women’s cultural gathering in a small studio in South Florida. It quickly evolved into monthly community events, bringing together local artists, musicians, workshop facilitators, speakers, and market vendors at regenerative farms and eco-friendly nature preserves. These gatherings have taught the South Florida community how to celebrate and co-create through the arts in a responsible and respectful manner.
Today, iMagi Fest is one of the leading community gatherings in South Florida, with its reach extending from Homestead to Boca Raton and currently establishing new connections on Florida's West Coast, New Orleans and California
The Board of Members
Our Board of Directors is currently led by founder Denis Cruz and his wife, Jade Cruz, a team who share both a life and a mission to serve children and families through creativity, faith, and education. As musicians and arts educators at a local Christian school, they bring their daily work in teaching, mentoring, and ministry directly into the heart of iMagi Nation.
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As a small and growing nonprofit, Denis and Jade remain deeply involved in every aspect of the organization, from program design to hands-on service with students and families. Click on their images to learn more about the founders who are building iMagi Nation with purpose, unity, and a heart for impact.
