Results: Since 1994, the Living Arts Corporation has accomplished the following:
-produced 50 original theatrical performances and hosted 50 art exhibitions
-performed in over 500 schools around the nation
-distributed 10,000 + books to rural children
-supplied living and studio space to 15 visual artists
-entertained the public with 24 ft. puppets commissioned from Carnival artists in Trinidad, West Indies
-partnered with major retail chains to deliver over $600,000 of home goods to marginalized families, veterans and people in crisis
-began the Soul Shoe Project in 2015 to draw attention to the fact that a child dies from violence every five minutes
Target demographics: Since 1994, the Living Arts Corporation has produced 50 original theatrical performances, performed in over 500 schools around the nation, distributed 10,000 + books to rural children, supplied living and studio space to 15 visual artists, hosted 50 art exhibitions, provided grants for research and creative projects, entertained the public with 20 ft. puppets commissioned from Carnival artists in Trinidad, West Indies, and partnered with major retail chains to deliver over $600,000 of home goods to marginalized families, veterans and people in crisis. In 2015 we conceived of the Soul Shoe Project to assist in raising awareness and engagement to stop the silence around the fact that a child dies a violent death every 5 minutes
Direct beneficiaries per year: 125 families with household donations; 9 struggling artists and provided theater and the arts to hndreds.
Geographic areas served: We work throughout the nation.
Programs: community art projects highlighting violence against children, theater productions, and local household donation programs.