What the hell is Club Rambutan ??

ClUB rAmBUtAN

our three pillars

Founded by Maria Manaog, a Filipino American community organizer and UX researcher, the initial idea for Club Rambutan was to target only APIDA (Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American) creatives. This was primarily due to her pre-existing experience working with APIDA communities.

But the idea evolved quickly, and with the help of Creative Director Jasmin Lily Mobasher, the scope of the collective expanded beyond the specific limitation of just cultural and ethnic identity, but to also push for the advocation of artists who come from socioeconomic groups that are largely underrepresented in popular media.

Skill Sharing

Invest in your community by learning from each other, even as peers. Mentorship is not the only way to grow. Being able to relate to one another allows us to build solidarity and trust, which we encourage through the friendly exchange of techniques, ideas, and observations.

It Takes a Village

We are all at different stages in our artistry. Comparison is the thief of joy. Recognize each other’s efforts and uplift each other in good faith. A solid support system can fuel the inspiration and courage to keep improving.

Represent a Higher Purpose

We look for art that exposes new perspectives. It’s not just about pretty pictures. Create pieces that challenge, educate, and celebrate something that is valuable to you. Make things that make people feel.

When interviewing new artists for each cohort, we base our final selections on artists who embody these three values.