Our focus on healthy communities.
Studies have shown that the arts help communities begin to recognize their own identity, culture, traditions, and the value of working together at a local level. They are a means to public dialogue, contribute to the development of a community’s creative learning, provide a powerful tool for community mobilization and activism, and help build capacity and leadership.
The arts are also a powerful tool in promoting mental health. They help form a sense of community connection, which is integral to the happiness and health of our neighbors.
73% of Americans agree that the arts “help me understand other cultures better” - a perspective observed across all demographic and economic categories.
- Americans for the Arts, AEP 6 Study
Our Commitment to Service for All
We believe that supporting health in our community through the arts means standing up for marginalized, oppressed, and subjugated people and amplifying their voices. We do not condone violence, discrimination, prejudice, or bias against any marginalized person. As an arts organization, we work to put the voices that are most unheard at the forefront to empower the movement toward creative justice.
The arts are a human right. The arts bring us together to celebrate cultural diversity. Everyone deserves access to art and culture, to be included, and to feel a sense of belonging.
We are dedicated to serving the needs of everyone inclusive of race, age, physical or mental ability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and economic status.
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