Grantee Spotlight - Thriving Cultures

Since 1998, AS220 Youth has worked to increase access to the arts among Rhode Island's low-income teens. Its goal is to engage youth in rigorous artmaking that leads to increased skills and self-esteem. The enhanced skills acquired at AS220 contribute to teens' positive social, educational and vocational outcomes.

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The California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA) is a rigorous, month-long residential training program for talented and motivated high school students.  Established in 1985 by the California State Legislature, CSSSA selects students based on review of applications in Animation, Creative Writing, Dance, Film/Video, Music, Theatre and the Visual Arts.

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The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is dedicated to the study, advancement, and presentation of Hispanic culture -- arts, and humanities. Founded in 1983, the NHCC offers year-round public programming in the visual arts, performing arts, history, literary arts, and media arts.

 

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Mill Street Loft is a not-for-profit Multi-Arts Educational Center in Poughkeepsie, New York.  It is committed to supporting personal growth and fostering self-expression through the visual and media arts, literary arts, performing arts and arts education.

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