What is KULTURA?
KULTURA is a media company for the global creative community. We support activists, artists, entrepreneurs, and makers, collectively known as culture creators, in their creative endeavors through written and visual content, events, workshops, and grants. In doing so, we hope to inspire those who will undoubtedly follow.
Our Vision
The noise of the mainstream media often tunes out those who do not yet have the connections to tie them to these platforms. We at KULTURA recognize the beginning efforts of the everyday hustlers. Our culture creators are people we can all relate to, and they all want to make the world a better place. Through our dedication to and support of these individuals, we at KULTURA envision a world in which everyone gets a chance. A world in which fear doesn’t stand in the way. By giving them a voice and the resources to succeed, we are building a global community of creatives who are still learning, still growing, and always willing to lend a helping hand.
Our Mission
To Elevate and Inspire Global Culture Creators.
KULTURA shines a light on the culture creators that are shaping how we live. Through its network of global creative entrepreneurs, KULTURA inspires young people around the world to fearlessly pursue their passions. We aim to encourage these individuals through the production of written and visual content, events, workshops, as well as grant donations to young start-ups dedicated to making their communities better.
Meet the FOUNDERS
Gosia Labno | Chicago, IL
Gosia holds a B.S. in Media and Cinema Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an M.A. in Middle Eastern Studies form the University of Chicago. She lives and works in Chicago as a writer, photographer, and videographer. In addition to KULTURA, she is working on a collection of short stories chronicling the lives of undocumented immigrants living in the United States.
Marushka Hirshon | los Angeles, CA
Marushka is a nonprofit founder and community organizer. She’s the co-founder of South Pacific Islander Organization, a non-profit focused on supporting Pacific Islander voices, cultures, and communities. She loves interviewing and highlighting stories of Indigenous creators and first-time entrepreneurs.
Contact Marushka via email.