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Little Kids Rock transforms lives by restoring, expanding, and innovating music education in our schools! Little Kids Rock began in 1996 as an informal effort by ESL teacher David Wish to give his San Francisco Bay Area second grade students a music enrichment program because the school did not have funding for one. What began as one teacher’s effort to bring music education to a few dozen public school children has catapulted into a national nonprofit that serves hundreds of thousands of young people year after year. Little Kids Rock was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) organization in 2002, and has since expanded with programs in 48 states. We accomplished this by: • Championing an innovative modern band music education that connects learning to the music kids already know and love—styles including rock, pop, hip-hop, country, EDM, reggae, and other contemporary styles as they emerge—performed on guitar, keyboard, bass guitar, drums, vocals, and technology • Recruiting, training, and equipping public school teachers to start music programs utilizing our methods and materials • Partnering with public school districts to provide a quality music education to as many young people as possible—especially those in underserved communities Today, Little Kids Rock is the largest nonprofit provider of musical instruments, program curriculum, and teacher training in the country. Having trained more than 5,000 teachers and served more than 1,000,000 students in 500 public school districts to date, Little Kids Rock has emerged as a national thought leader in the field of music education to become a valued service provider to the U.S. public school system.

Lumberyard, one of the nation's leading contemporary performing arts institutions, serves the performing arts community and its audiences by providing multi-faceted opportunities for artists to develop new work. Unwavering in its commitment to assisting artists throughout the creative process, Lumberyard operates with a collaborative and generous spirit, one driven by this support for artists and appreciation for the audiences who value their work. Lumberyard's history goes back to 1999 when, thanks to founder and benefactor Solange MacArthur, it began as American Dance Institute (ADI), a dance school based in Rockville, Maryland. In 2010, after looking closely at the challenges facing the American contemporary dance field, ADI changed course to focus on artist-centered programs that include residency and performance opportunities. This new direction resulted in what is now Lumberyard's stellar reputation for providing this much needed support, with the Incubator residency program, introduced in 2011, especially praised. Lumberyard also serves emerging artists through its Solange MacArthur Award and Future Artists Initiative. In summer 2016, Lumberyard responded to artists' requests for residencies to culminate with a New York City performance season by launching Lumberyard/NYC, an initiative undertaken in collaboration with New York City theater spaces, which, to this day, not only supports artists but also serves audiences who, at affordable ticket prices, have the chance to see a wide range of contemporary dance. Lumberyard will experience more exciting change in 2018 when it opens new facilities in a former lumberyard in Catskill New York, a town approximately two hours from New York City, positioned beautifully between the Hudson River and the Catskill Creek that was once the home of painter Thomas Cole, founder of the renowned Hudson River School. The renovation of the lumberyard, a four-building complex, will produce fabulous studios and housing, allowing Lumberyard to expand its mission of supporting artists throughout the creative process by being able to increase the number of residencies and performance opportunities available to them. The site will also include a state-of-the art performing arts space, certain to become a cultural destination for Catskill residents and for those traveling to the region. By taking ownership of this property, Lumberyard will connect audiences to some of the best and most provocative performances being created today, and the excitement of seeing works in preview before they premier in less intimate venues will extend beyond the stage to include receptions and talk backs with artists. Catskill residents will also benefit by access to a delightful courtyard that will host a farmers' market and other community events.

MMC'S purpose is to connect and support minnesota's creative community of independent musicians.

At EPAC, they always have and will continue to be fiercely devoted to telling these essential stories of connection, belonging and humanity.

BALLET WICHITA CONNECTS, INSPIRES AND ENRICHES DANCERS, AUDIENCES, AND COMMUNITY THROUGH DANCE, EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE.

Carolyn Dorfman Dance connects life and dance in bold, athletic and dramatic works by Carolyn Dorfman and nationally renowned choreographers.

The Daraja Children’s Choir was created to bridge different cultures by igniting hearts to worship, connecting lives to serve and discipling young leaders.

Bangor Ballet is dedicated to creating performance opportunities for talented dancers and choreographers and to connecting audiences near and far with high quality live dance performances.

The IBMA is the non-profit music association that connects, educates, and empowers bluegrass professionals and enthusiasts, honoring tradition and encouraging innovation in the bluegrass community worldwide.

THE MAD* FACTORY IS A THEATRE ARTS ORGANIZATION IN LORAIN COUNTY THAT PROVIDES YOUNG PEOPLE WITH EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE IN *MUSIC, ART, AND DRAMA. THE MAD* FACTORY IS COMMITTED TO: • Building self esteem and mutual respect • Developing the creative process • Serving under-served populations • Focusing on cultural diversity • Developing excellence in the arts and • Collaborating with other community organizations

The Great Star Theater was built in 1925 to serve the Chinese population of San Francisco. The theater originally presented Chinese, Cantonese, and Shanghai Opera. Through the years the theater has been used for films, concerts, and live theater as well as presenting a diverse program of Chinese Opera. Our organization manages and maintains the theater to ensure it's continued use by the community.

Bluegrass Ambassadors is the non-profit arm of the Chicago-based bluegrass band Henhouse Prowlers. The Ambassadors’ work is inspired by their many travels, connections and experiences with people and cultures around the globe. Our Mission is to educate and inspire through the cultural exchange of music.