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The mission of Lovewell Institute for the Creative Arts is to provide interdisciplinary arts based programs that empower people from all cultures and economic backgrounds to find their authentic voice through the collaborative creation and performance of an original work of theatre. Lovewell strives to offer positive transformation to individuals, groups and society at large in the following ways: by building and nurturing a “cultural community” of artists by creating innovative programs and workshops around the world; by producing original works of art; by providing education, training, research, curricula, and practical experience to artists, students, and teachers illuminating the relationship between the arts and education; by utilizing the arts and self-expression as a method of affirming our lives, experiencing our joy and enriching our community, by upholding the Lovewell method: to listen well, create well, love well.

826LA is a nonprofit organization with locations in Mar Vista and Echo Park; a satellite location at Manual Arts Senior High School; and relationships with more than 100 Los Angeles schools. We are dedicated to supporting students ages 6 to 18 with their creative and expository writing skills and to helping teachers inspire their students to write. Our services are structured around the understanding that great leaps in learning can happen with one-on-one attention and that strong writing skills are fundamental to students’ future success. With this approach and objective in mind, we provide in-school tutoring, assistance with student publications, after-school tutoring, workshops, and help for English language learners All of our programs are free, and our overriding goal is to help our students find their voice and give them the power to express that voice with creativity and confidence.

Jazz Power Initiative is a community-based, performing arts and educational non-profit organization, founded in 2003. Jazz Power serves thousands of New Yorkers and visitors annually - students, teachers, artists, seniors and general audiences, ages 8-80+, to build more creative and inclusive communities. Led by our Managing and Artistic Director, Eli Yamin, and highly experienced teaching artists who are award-winning jazz, theater and dance professionals, JPI also offers multidisciplinary training, scholarships and performance opportunities to New York City youth, ages 8-22, from every economic and social milieu at low or no cost to families, with extended outreach to students in under-served New York City public schools in Northern Manhattan.

The Walden Woods Project was founded in 1990 to protect land of ecological and historic significance surrounding Walden Pond. At that time nearly half of the Walden Woods' 2,680 acres remained unprotected from development. Two large tracts of land (a total of 43 acres) were under immediate threat as developers sought to construct an office park and a large condominium complex in close proximity to Walden Pond. In January 1991, the Walden Woods Project raised enough money to buy the 25-acre Bear Garden Hill site. A few years later, the Project acquired a second parcel, known as Brister?s Hill. In 1998, the Walden Woods Project opened The Thoreau Institute at Walden Woods containing over 8,000 volumes and 60,000 items of Thoreau-related materials and launched its two trademark teacher education programs, Approaching Walden and Finding Walden.

The Eliot School inspires lifelong learning in craftsmanship and creativity for all. Core Values: Learning and Enjoyment We provide opportunities to imagine, create and build with head, hands and heart. We help students learn for personal fulfillment and enjoyment. We embrace students of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Integrity and Excellence We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards of excellence. We conduct ourselves with honesty, fairness and integrity. Community and Inclusion We value and promote inclusivity, diversity and equity. We maintain an open and welcoming environment, where all who enter are treated with dignity and respect. We are interconnected through high regard for each other as colleagues, partners, teachers, learners and neighbors. Continuity and Change We are respectful stewards of our historical role in shaping education. We adapt our mission and programs over time, keeping our work relevant and contemporary.

The Arts Empowerment Project believes in the transformative power of art to heal and inspire children impacted by violence and abuse. Our organization connects and funds court-involved and at-risk children’s participation in existing arts and enrichment opportunities in Charlotte, and creates innovative arts integrated life-skills programs to promote resilience, social and emotional learning, positive self-expression and access to new opportunities. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a member of the District Court's Mecklenburg County Youth Coalition. Our organization collaborates with lawyers, the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Social Services's Social Workers, Guardians Ad Litem, Counselors, Teachers and Mecklenburg County’s 26th Judicial District Court to make a difference in the lives of children affected by violence and abuse. Vulnerable and at-risk children who participate in the arts discover an outlet for positive self-expression, personal growth and healing. Through art, they are empowered to break the cycle of violence and alter the trajectory of their lives.

Using the arts to change lives through quality urban entertainment, life changing ministry & relevant educational programming. In a time when our arts educational system is under attack; where budgets are being minced; and administrators, teachers, and programs are being eliminated as a means to mitigate financial shortfalls, CBG Arts remains committed to providing the community with educational experiences in the arts. We are fulfilling our promises to the youth and future leaders of our community by providing them with rich and rewarding learning opportunities. Our performing arts workshops are taught by trained teaching artists who share the same commitment to inspire an appreciation for the arts and create a realm where each student can grow into the leaders they have been called to be. This means that the arts are not just a mere recreational activity but something that helps them find their voice and their purpose. Something that turns a group of students into a gang who uses the arts as their “weapons of warfare”.

The purposes for which the Art Institute of Chicago is formed are: to found, build, maintain, and operate museums, schools, libraries of art, and theaters; to provide support facilities in connection therewith; to conduct appropriate activities conducive to the artistic development of the region; and to conduct and participate in appropriate activities of national and international significance; To form, conserve, research, publish, and exhibit a permanent collection of objects of art of all kinds; to present temporary exhibitions that include loaned objects of art of all kinds; and to cultivate and extend the arts by appropriate means; To establish and conduct comprehensive programs of education, including presentation of visual artists, teachers of art, and designers; to provide educational services in written, spoken, and media formats; To provide lectures, instruction, and entertainment, including dramatic, film, and musical performances of all kinds, which complement and further the general purposes of the institute; To receive in trust property of all kinds and to exercise all necessary powers as trustee for such trust estates whose objects are related to the furtherance of the general purposes of the institute or for the establishment or maintenance of works of art.

Our mission is to empower future generations to access equitable cross-cultural and technological education through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) activities. We do this by: 1. connecting students and teachers to educational opportunities through travel 2. assisting students in all stages of research, application, and preparation for study abroad. 3. creating educational exchange programs that provide cultural and academic enrichment Implementing practical learning approaches in the traditional education sector since 2014 EBI is passionate about helping students expand their boundaries. We do this by developing and implementing programs to help students and educators become more equipped to thrive in our globalized society. We foster cultural awareness in our U.S. students -- and work to bridge the digital divide in the Ghanan community through project-based learning. We want to tear down the education sector's limitations by promoting practical and globalized learning approaches to prepare students for today’s globalized economy.

The idea for A Free Bird™ was born out of the creative energy experienced firsthand by singer/songwriter and makeup artist, Godni Amir, founder and president of the organization. When Godni’s voice teacher, Gail found out her husband had been diagnosed with cancer, she had to stop teaching and become his primary caregiver. Soon after, she was also diagnosed with cancer. Although she and her husband struggled to defeat the disease, she never gave up her passion for the arts! Deeply touched by Gail’s determination to continue teaching and pursuing her creative endeavors, Godni was inspired to write music and poetry that reflected her benevolent spirit, which lead to the creation of a poem called “A Free Bird.” After seeing how creative energy could provide solace and inspiration to cancer patients, Godni wanted to share the healing power of the arts with others. A Free Bird™ was then created, delivering the message that everyone should have the opportunity to express themselves and fly free.

The World Heart Beat Music Academy envisions a world where music bridges cultural, political, economic and linguistic barriers. We aim to inspire a passion for playing musical instruments and influence a generation of often alienated young people. We provide music tuition and personal development opportunities to over 260 children and young people between the ages of 5 and 24 years, who are based in Wandsworth and the surrounding London boroughs. Many of our students come from a range of challenging backgrounds. Some are the main carer for parents or siblings, some come from households with a history of drug addiction and alcohol abuse, some are classified as not in education, employment or training (NEET) and many are recent migrants and refugees, often moving into the UK without their parents or guardians. Many have difficulties engaging in school and finding employment when they are older. From our discussions with students, community leaders and teachers, we have learned that these young people are also less likely to engage with learning music and, therefore, unable to benefit from the social and personal development resulting from such activities. We provide students with tangible and useful experiences to develop their skills and build confidence, raise their aspirations and enable them to pursue whatever career they choose, in music or otherwise.

A large part of The Museum's focus is to collect and preserve historic vehicles, and a great deal of importance was placed from day one on acquiring a great number of significant vehicles of all shapes, sizes, makes, models, and purposes. As the Museum's popularity grew as a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit educational institution, people came to realize that it was the perfect tax deductible home for their prized possession. Our first donation was a beautifully restored 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 Cabriolet from Annapolis, Maryland. Since then, we have taken in donations from all over the world varying greatly from single vehicles, to multiple vehicle collections, rare automobile components, artwork, photographs, books, and automobilia. Our education programs are built around the curriculum of the California educational system, making The Petersen an excellent place to take children on a field trip. Our free bus program ensures that children that come from disadvantage schools can still visit The Museum. We educate people of all ages. From monthly Discovery Days in our Discovery Center, to Teacher Salary Point Workshops, to a full complement of very knowledgeable docents who volunteer their time every day to help educate visitors, we do our best to make sure that everyone who leaves The Petersen Automotive Museum learns something.