ArtStarts

Artstarts is making no small plans….we:

u   fund scholarships for students who seek degrees in art-related fields, such as, but not limited to music, art, theater, drama, photography, cinema and creative writing

u    give students an opportunity to learn about theater by supporting community theater groups through coordination of volunteers and through financial support

u support school districts in programming for arts

u provide support to students to participate in music, art and theater festivals designed to enhance the student’s knowledge and skills in these areas

u    promote collaborative art projects throughout southern Illinois

u    provide support for students to learn about and participate in theater by providing money for transportation costs, participation fees and other costs associated with participating in theater

u    coordinate art educators for community presentations and lessons

u    encourage artists to use their artistic talents for the advancement of society

u    affirmatively promote access to theater and art to minorities

u    affirmatively promote access to theater and art to persons who live beneath the federal poverty guidelines

Artstarts Founding Directors.