Learn. Grow. Create.
OUR MISSION:
Our mission is to Bridge the Gap Between Cultures & Communities through the Arts! Arts, Absolutely! completes this mission through four focus areas: 1) Creative Education Curriculum, 2) Creative Education Programs, 3) Artistic Development & Experiences, and 4) Creative Productions & Cultivation; with all intentions for youth, creatives, and communities to learn, grow, and create!
OUR BELIEF:
We believe arts and culture are powerful tools for promoting cultural equity.
OUR VISION:
Affirming its core belief in urban renewal as it relates to promoting job creation, urban renewal, economic development, and creative economy, Arts, Absolutely! uses the power of the arts to embrace creative talents of local, regional and global artists and performers. Arts, Absolutely! provides a gathering place where cultural activities illuminate, educate and entertain through affordable cultural opportunities that can enrich the quality of life of diverse audiences in a venue located outside of downtown Little Rock.
OUR VALUES:
We value a society that bridges the gap between various cultures using different forms of art by:
- Amplifying Voices by providing a platform for marginalized communities to share their stories and perspectives to promote a broader public understanding of diverse identities and experiences.
- Fostering Inclusion by showcasing diverse artistic expressions and inviting community members to participate in the creative process to help people feel acknowledged and included.
- Challenging Injustices to equity and inclusion by raising awareness and encouraging dialogue and activism that can lead to policy and social change.
- Transforming Communities through community-engaged arts practices or equitable arts and cultural projects that help to build social cohesion that benefits everyone and not just a few.
- Building Empathy by offering immersive art experiences that foster empathy and genuine appreciation of different cultures and lived experiences through music, dance, visual, arts, theater, and spoken word.
- Ensuring Access by removing barriers that prevent marginalized communities of color from engaging with the arts as patrons, participants, or creators through the creation of free programs, community art projects, and diverse arts programming.
OUR DELIVERY:
Arts, Absolutely! Inc. operates within the following focus areas:
- Creative Education Curriculum
- Creative Education Programs
- Artist Development & Creative Experiences
- Creative Production & Cultivation
