MISSION
Our mission is…
To use the arts as a conduit to Educate, Enrich and ultimately Empower the lives of youth.
Our goal is to build cultured young leaders through our Focus Areas which include the Performing Arts, Leadership Development, and Social Emotional Learning.
VISION
Our desire is for our youth to realize their great potential through developing employable skill sets, engaging with the community in which they live, and contributing to the field of arts and entertainment. We aspire to instill in them the appreciation of the arts and help them gain levels of achievement in leadership, communication, working with others and helping others. Our vision therefore is…
To ensure that every youth has access to the transformative power of the arts for social change.
TARGET GROUP
Under-resourced youth between the ages of 8 and 18 who primarily live in the City of Alexandria, VA. We increase access to the performing arts by actively removing barriers. Our services are available to all Alexandria youth who demonstrate an earnest interest in developing their artistic talents.
TAGLINE
“The Art of Service” captures our commitment to using the arts to help serve the greater good. By creating, producing, and monetizing a myriad of artistic presentations we can offset programming costs and expand the scale and scope of our reach.
MPWRD
MPWRD (Empowered) is the driving message we share with all our youth participants and the culmination of all our programmatic efforts. We are committed to helping youth find, develop and use their voice. Youth are encouraged to be bold, courageous, and impactful while having their lives be the ultimate “mic drop”! We want every child to know that they are an MC.
Values (The 5 to Thrive)
CONSISTENCY – Repeat actions to received desired results
Remember what works and commit it to muscle memory. Set a standard and stick to it.
INCLUSION – Create a sense of belonging
Respect the opinions and choices of everyone while recognizing and addressing implicit and explicit biases.
RESILIENCE – Be able to adjust to life’s ups and downs
Be mindful of self and others while focusing on what’s meaningful and important in your life.
Recognize what’s not working and be willing to change what you’re doing to achieve your
goal.
COMMITMENT – Make your dreams happen through dedication
Take positive action. Follow your vision without wavering, and embrace the necessary sacrifice along the journey.
LEADERSHIP – Set and model good examples
Be responsible for your thoughts, feelings, words, and actions. “Own” the choices you
make and the results that follow. Match behavior with values, while demonstrating positive personal values in all you say and do.