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- EIN 04-3132674
- 617-568-9777
- 260 Sumner Street East Boston MA 02128 USA
- www.zumix.org
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Causes: Arts & Culture, Children & Youth, Community & Neighborhood Development, Economic Development, Singing & Choral Groups, Youth Centers & Clubs
Mission: The mission of ZUMIX is empowered youth who use music to make strong positive change in their lives, their communities and the world. Located in East Boston, ZUMIX provides top-quality cultural programming as an alternative way for young people to deal with frustration, anger and fear, and as a method of building cultural understanding and acceptance. From our modest beginnings in 1991 in the studio of one of the co-founders, ZUMIX has continued to grow and expand with the changing needs of our constituents. ZUMIX moved into the Engine Company 40 Firehouse in 2010 and has become a vital cultural entity in East Boston and throughout the greater Boston area. We have developed strong roots in our community and have led an effort to make arts and culture a more accessible and essential part of local life.
Programs: Hands-on - youth development programs: hands-on offers group and individual programming for youth ages 12-18 in four core areas: songwriting and performance, instrumental music, creative technology, and community radio. We offer sprouts programming for youth ages 7-11 focusing on music, theater, and dance. Our programs are designed to foster and evaluate outcomes in the areas of personal development, artistic growth, community engagement, and work/life skills.
community arts - youth in action:community arts programming has enabled zumix to take a leadership role in making arts and culture a more accessible and vital part of local life while providing our youth with opportunities to master and apply their talents in real-life settings. Engaging in local events provides a context for our work with young people, helping them connect with local artists, activists, business leaders, nonprofit agencies, and local residents, and to serve as assets for the community.