Mission/Vision

MISSION

Arts to Grow (ATG) engages children in the artistic process by providing free, highly tailored and professionally taught arts education programs to youth who have limited access to the arts. Arts to Grow (ATG) collaborates closely with schools and community groups to match performing and visual arts programs and Teaching Artists with the specific needs of each group of children. ATG serves the community and society by helping children develop their full potential through the arts.

Elysian Charter School                  Photo Credit: Sharon Wildey

VISION

By engaging in the artistic process, children develop an enduring passion for learning. As each child discovers their ability for creative thinking and problem-solving, they become self motivated and gain the confidence to reach their full potential.

POSITIVE FEEDBACK

"Arts to Grow works tirelessly to foster relationships between communities, educational organizations, and Arts to Grow's teaching artists. Ms. King understands that by cultivating these relationships, the programming, and thereby the child's experience of the arts, will improve."

- Patricia Runcie, Teaching Artist