Our students are talented, motivated, and full of perspective—but too many lack access to quality arts education. Across every aspect of our work, we prioritize access, equity, and belonging.

2024 Student Snapshot

• 93% attended for free or at a reduced cost
• 70% were students of color
• Over 50% qualified for free/reduced-price lunch
• 47% identified as LGBTQIA+
• 30% lived with a single parent or in other living arrangement
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By becoming a Program Sponsor you support

• Free-access programming for youth furthest from educational justice
• Pay-what-you-can summer camps, no questions asked
• Sliding scale pricing for partner organizations working with our priority populations
• Living wages for our creative staff that develop, support, and teach our programs
• Stipends for BIPOC youth participating in our Creative Career Cohort affinity program
• Paid leadership opportunities for youth participating in our Job Training Program

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By becoming a Gala Sponsor you support

• A little bit of all of the above and contribute to our number one fundraising event of the year
• Plus you get to celebrate with us and see our mission in action!