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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.

Giving kids a voice to bring positive change into their lives, and those of future generations.

The Rude Mechanicals are committed to creating and maintaining a harassment-free space.

PROMOTE THE THEATRE ORGAN, MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE OUR HISTORIC 1928 KIMBALL THEATRE ORGAN TO ENSURE ITS FUNCTION FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS, AND HOLD PUBLIC CONCERTS.

All schools teach from a worldview, whether explicitly or tacitly, which helps define life's meaning and purpose. At Master's we teach from a Judea Christian perspective. All areas of curriculum at Master's are developed from this premise with instruction and guidance given from a Christian perspective. Since 1997, Master's Academy and College has been developing its 21st century learning model called, Profound Learning™. The Profound Learning™ model, with its signature of innovation and creativity, elevates the academic performance of all students while simultaneously preparing them to be FUTURE READY. Today, Master's Profound Learning™ model is a reality – students become researchers, engineers and designers of the future by engaging in learning experiences designed to cultivate FUTURE READY skills.

TO FURTHER THE OPERATIC ART FORM BY PRESENTING ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCES OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY IN A VARIED REPERTOIRE OF NEW AS WELL AS RARELY PERFORMED AND STANDARD WORKS, TO ENSURE EXCELLENCE OF OPERA'S FUTURE THROUGH ITS APPRENTICE PROGRAMS FOR ARTISTS, TECHNICIANS AND ARTS ADMINISTRATORS, AND TO FOSTER AND ENRICH AN UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION FOR OPERA IN THE COMMUNITY BY OUTREACH TO A DIVERSE PUBLIC.

Kadlma Conservatory of Music provides music instruction. Orchestral performance opportunilies and education In music for students it also provides free community concerts. Kadlma pays dedlcated Staff of musicians who create a conservatory style envtroment to promote the advancement of students. Kadima recetives grants from City, County and State cuitural agenctes to help make this happen.

Create audacious contemporary theatre. The Catamounts are a 501(c)3, not-for-profit organization which relies on the support of our community to make kick-ass performance, with the professionals and the kids alike. Your donation ensures that we keep ticket prices low, production quality high, artist pay competitive, educational residencies free, and summer programming available to all students, regardless of their financial means.

Celebrating 66 years of performances this season, The Little Orchestra Society® shares the vitality of live classical music and seeks to build future audiences by presenting innovative concerts that incorporate multiple art forms to foster a deeper understanding and enjoyment of music. With original productions designed by our artistic staff, consulting producers, and program designers, the Orchestra’s mission is to make concertgoing and engagement in the live performing arts a lifelong pursuit.

Opera Theatre's Mission Is To Shape The Future Of Opera And To Connect Diverse Audiences Through Its Power And Beauty. To Accomplish Our Mission, We Produce A World-Class Opera Festival, We Champion New Works, We Build New Audiences, We Educate And Engage Our Community, And We Nurture The Finest Opera Artists, Artisans, And Administrators Of Each Generation. By Doing So, We Strengthen The Cultural And Economic Vitality Of The St. Louis Community.

House of the Roses Volunteer Dance Company, Inc. (HOTR) brings the joy of dance, movement, and creative self-expression to at-risk children and youth in New York City homeless shelters and community centers. Through free weekly dance and movement workshops with dedicated Volunteer Teaching Artists -- and opportunities to perform their own choreography and be celebrated for their hard work and artistry at special events -- our children discover the power of dance to lift us up and the rewards of teamwork and participation in a creative community.

We embrace the infinite theatrical potential of intimate live performance. We contemplate questions that inspire us and devise theater pieces which respond to and engage with the world in which we live. We address the ambivalence, terror and exhilaration of our age on the scale of person-to-person through theater that utilizes a simplicity of means to achieve richness of expression. Our original, story-driven, visceral theater straddles the line between mainstream and experimental, elevates design while valuing strong storytelling, and pulls you close and doesn't let go. We strive to create great happenings in small rooms, theater as close as a whisper in your ear or a stranger's hand brushing yours. Intimacy is our way in. Artistic Director Adrienne Campbell-Holt leads a 16-member ensemble of actors, playwrights and designers to nurture the next generation of theater artists through the development and production of new plays and by providing arts education to students from underserved NYC public schools. Over 6 years, Colt Coeur has produced 7 world premieres; developed 28 plays; and provided free arts education for over 100 students. Productions All 6 world premieres received rave reviews and have enabled us to build an audience base. Steven Levenson's SEVEN MINUTES IN HEAVEN was selected by Ars Nova for ANTFEST and subsequently transferred to the Emerging America Festival in Boston before running for 3 weeks at HERE. Lucas Kavner's FISH EYE ran for 3 weeks at HERE and was included in NY Magazine's “Best of 2011″ list. Eliza Clark's RECALL had a 4-week run at the Wild Project and also received rave reviews. Nikole Beckwith's satire EVERYTHING IS OURS ran for 4 weeks in 2013 at HERE and extended due to demand. Ruby Spiegel's DRY LAND made NYPost's Top 10 of 2014 list and was recently published in American Theater magazine (along with photographs from our production). MJ Kaufman's HOW TO LIVE ON EARTH enjoyed a 4-week run in the fall of 2015 and was even featured on MSNBC's “The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donell. All of these plays have also been published and will receive future productions around the US and abroad. Play Hotel Our primary arena for developing new work is held 6 times/year. Workshops last 4-10 days, culminating in a free public presentation. Dialogue between artists and audience are held after each presentation. Past writers included Chiara Atik, Clare Barron, Lindsey Ferrentino and Amelia Roper. Education Initiative Company members serve as the Teaching Artists for this free annual play-making intensive which we offer NYC public school students ages 11-15 during the NYC public school Spring break. Student alums of the program return as paid Student Leaders and professional actors and playwrights serve as our Teaching Artists.