Arts in Action is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides professional and positive education and performance opportunities in the arts for all ages and abilities with a Christian influence.

Did You Know?

Young people who participate in the arts for at least three hours on three days each week through at least one full year are:

• 4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement
• 3 times more likely to be elected to class office within their schools
• 4 times more likely to participate in a math and science fair
• 3 times more likely to win an award for school attendance

Source: ("Living the Arts through Language + Learning: A Report on Community-based Youth Organizations," Shirley Brice Heath, Stanford University and Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement of Teaching, Americans for the Arts Monograph, November 1998)

Arts In Action Programs

Masterpiece

Masterpiece is a comprehensive dance program offering training in Classical Ballet, Pointe/Toe, Modern, Lyrical, Contemporary, Jazz, Holy Hip-Hop, Tap, Adult Lyrical and Tap, and Mommy and Me. Classes for beginner dancers to advanced level, ages 2-adult are taught by a highly-skilled and passionate faculty dedicated to excellence in skill technique, creativity and artistic expression.

Urban Stage

Urban Stage is an arts program offered to all youth regardless of race, religion and economic status. It is especially structured to offer programming to the underprivileged and at risk youth who otherwise would not be afforded the opportunity to study the arts. Students of the program receive professional instruction from qualified and caring faculty members at no cost. The students are featured at Christmas and in the Spring in a dinner style performance for family, friends, and the community, complete with costumes, props and stage decorations.

Artistic Discovery Camp

The Artistic Discovery Camp is an exciting arts camp that awakens a sense of imagination, wonder and creativity for students grades 1st – 12th. Hands on activities engage students as active participants in six art methods each day. All classes are taught by a professional faculty that is passionate about helping participants discover their artistic talent.

Living Colors

Living Colors is a visual arts education program where each student receives personal instruction in a classroom setting. Building on a solid foundation, the nine-month program trains students in elements and principles of design and color theory. The program includes Still Life * Charcoal * Pastels * Watercolors * Painting * Sculpting *Print Making * and More.