About Idea Center For The Arts

As an arts education and creative learning organization, Our mission in the Development of Education in the Arts (IDEA) is to connect underserved youth and their families to the life affirming quality of the arts. We seek to build economic empowerment through training & supporting youth & adults.

IDEA is a friendly, welcoming community that helps nurture the creative talents of area youth and gives them the freedom to explore their artistic passion fully in a safe, reassuring environment.

In our brand new, state-of-the-art facility where students are encouraged to express the beauty of their own spirit – often for the first time. Where they can find a home for their most brave and intimate artistic impulses, as well as a training ground for well-paid careers in the creative economy.

For over 20 years our professional instructors have worked to nurture students’ artistic sensibilities and bring meaning to their lives and their future careers. Together, we witness the miracle of seeing youth really wake up creatively and gain a fresh, new perspective on who they are. And who they can be! We offer arts programs that unleash the power of creativity.

"You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have!"

- Maya Angelou

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