Mission & Vision
VISION
We envision a Coachella Valley where art is a lasting and vibrant part of everyday life—from school-age programs to opportunities for lifelong learning. Art has an enduring and positive impact on individuals and communities, and we are committed to ensuring everyone has access to its transformative power.
At the heart of our work are our Outreach Programs, which bring meaningful art experiences to children and adults with special needs, seniors, veterans, and underserved populations. As some schools reduce their art offerings, we help bridge the gap through after-school instruction and community partnerships. Our unique Mobile Mission enables us to deliver art directly to those who may not otherwise have access, through collaborations with schools, senior centers, and local nonprofits.
Alongside these efforts, our studio offers classes, private instruction, and independent studio use for people of all ages and abilities. These programs not only serve the public but help fund and expand our outreach initiatives. Thanks to the generous support of cities, foundations, corporations, and individual donors, we continue to grow our impact and fulfill our vision: Shaping Hearts & Minds through Art.
WHO WE SERVE
Alzheimer’s Association
Angel View
Autism Society Inland Empire
Boys and Girls Club Palm Springs
Boys and Girls Clubs Coachella Valley (Indio, Coachella, La Quinta, Mecca)
City of La Quinta
City of Palm Springs
Desert Arc
Desert Sands Unified School District
ELOP (Kennedy, Olliphant, Reagan, Van Buren)
Green Room Theatre
Hope Through Housing
Horizon/Summit School
Indio Rotary Club
La Quinta Library
La Quinta High School Special Needs Groups
Riverside County Office of Education
Riverside Latino Commission on Drugs & Alcohol
Safe House of the Desert
Shelter from the Storm
Think Together
Truman Elementary
Valle del Sol Elementary
Variety of the Desert