Meet Verb Kulture

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Verb Kulture a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Verb , thank you so much for taking the time to share your lessons learned with us and we’re sure your wisdom will help many. So, one question that comes up often and that we’re hoping you can shed some light on is keeping creativity alive over long stretches – how do you keep your creativity alive?

I keep my creativity alive by being present in each moment. Taking in the emotions attached to the moments and turning them into art. For example, I watch everything. I notice everything. I analyze everything. I collect data and use that data to create. If there is no data to take in, I silence myself to receive ideas internally. Creativity to is a gift and in order to keep it alive, we have to honor it and embrace it unapologetically. We have to allow our creativity to make mistakes, make memories, and maintain the mystery of the not knowing the outcome. That’s the beauty of being…The beauty of imagining. The beauty of living and most importantly that’s life!

Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?

Thank you for this opportunity to share more about Verb Kulture Entertainment and Infinite Arts Movement, Inc. Both organizations reflect my dedication to using the arts to create spaces for connection, empowerment, and inspiration. Verb Kulture Entertainment has been a vibrant platform for over 15 years, showcasing spoken word, music, dance, and other art forms. Infinite Arts Movement, founded in 2021, expands that mission as a nonprofit, offering free and low-cost arts programs to underserved communities in North Texas.

One of our key initiatives at Infinite Arts Movement is fostering partnerships to amplify the arts. This includes our collaborations with the Frisco Arts Foundation, our eight-year curation of the Poetry Get Down and Slam for the Denton Black Film Festival, and Poetry Meet Jazz for Arlington’s MLK Celebration. We also proudly partner with the City of Dallas as a CAP Organization and the AT&T Performing Arts Center (ATTPAC) working with seniors. In addition, ATTPAC is also where we’ll present Unveiling Echoes: A Journey of Self-Discovery during the 10th season of the Elevator Project from July 17-19, 2025.

Our largest and most anticipated event, the Harlem Renaissance Performing Arts Gala Extravaganza, is an annual celebration of Black history and artistry. This year, it will feature members of the Duke Ellington Orchestra in partnership with Rayleigh Underground, our partner and host venue, on February 22, 2025.

We also host a variety of recurring events that bring art to life in our community. At The Wild Detectives, our monthly residency P.o.P. Kulture (Poetry on the Patio) is an intimate celebration of spoken word. Each Sunday 5pm at Free Man Cafe, we curate the Rhythm and Groove Sunday Social and Open Mic, blending live music, poetry, and good vibes. Additionally, W.O.W. Words Over Wine (Biweekly on Tuesdays 7:30pm) at Chocolate Secrets offers an elegant space for poetry paired with wine and desserts.

Infinite Arts Movement relies on community support to continue our mission. Donations can be made at artsmovement.org, and sponsorship inquiries are welcome at [email protected]. Verb Kulture Entertainment also thrives, with updates on our work and events at verbkultureevents.com.

We’re always seeking new collaborators and partners to help us expand our reach. I invite everyone to join us for an event, workshop, or conversation about how we can build stronger, more connected communities through the arts.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

Looking back, the three qualities that have shaped my journey the most are drive, purpose, and passion.

Drive keeps me going no matter the challenges—it’s about staying focused and putting in the work, even when things get tough. Show up for yourself every time! My advice? Set clear goals, take consistent steps, and surround yourself with people who inspire you and people with like minds.

Purpose gives meaning to everything I do. It’s the why behind my work—building community and empowering others through the arts. My purpose goes beyond my drive…It’s why I was created…when you operate in your purpose, God moves mountains for you. The nos become yeses and the closed doors open. The things you need to sustain you on your journey show up for you.

Passion is the energy that fuels it all. Now, every moment of your purpose won’t always involve passion…but I do believe that operating in your purpose, brings more fulfillment. It helps you get through those moments when you lack passion and what to give up. It’s loving what you do even when sometimes on the inside you may not be loving what you do and still allowing that passion to shine through. So we have to stay curious, keep learning, and never lose sight of what made you start in the first place.

For anyone starting out: stay true to yourself, don’t fear failure, and celebrate every win—big or small. Your drive, purpose, and passion will carry you far.

How can folks who want to work with you connect?

Absolutely, we’re always looking for people to partner or collaborate with! Whether you’re a donor, sponsor, venue, artist, or volunteer, there’s a place for you in everything we do.

We’re especially looking for:

Donors to support our mission—funding is crucial to making all of our programs and events happen. Every contribution helps us provide arts opportunities to underserved communities.

Sponsors to help us expand our reach and bring our vision to life.

Venues that share our passion for creating spaces where arts and culture can thrive.

Artists who want to collaborate on events, performances, and workshops.

Volunteers to assist with programs, events, and outreach.

If you’re interested, we’d love to hear from you! You can connect with us at [email protected] or visit our websites at artsmovement.org and verbkultureevents.com. Together, we can inspire, empower, and create meaningful change!

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Steve Glick
Steven Lee Nelson
Infinite Arts Movement

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