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Art for Growth

  Using Film and the Performing and Literary Arts to Teach, Inspire, and Enhance Lives

About this Organization

Art for Growth (AFG), trade name for the 501 c 3 nonprofit corporation, Songs with Meaning, has used the performing, and literary arts to teach and enhance the lives of young people for over 22 years.  For the past seven (7) years, AFG has turned its focus to filmmaking.  It introduced youth, ages 5 - 12, throughout the state of Maryland, to the world of filmmaking via its community partnership with the after-school program, Stage Right.  Now, ten short films later, AFG is finally in a position to use its accumulated experience along with seasoned experts, to teach teens how to enhance the lives of their peers, all over the world.  In addition, AFG has acquired a new facility and is now in a position to help support other local multimedia artists and film industry affiliates.  For more information about our new DMV Production Hub visit  https://artforgrowth.org/dmv-production-hub

Services/Opportunities

Art for Growth's new DMV Production Hub project offers affordable office space in support of small creative organizations and businesses throughout the DMV area.  Selected artists, businesses, and organizations are those who are committed to supporting or using multimedia arts, including film and television, to educate, enlightened, and/or enhance humanity.

Both non-profit and for-profit businesses, under the project, are exposed to opportunities for funding from participation in various group projects.

However, the project can only accept a maximum of five businesses.  Currently, there are only four spots left. Office rents range from $280 to $480 a month.  Rents include utilities, wifi, conference room, presentation/training room, multi-purpose room, virtual receptionist service, and the opportunity to work under the same roof with other creatives striving to make a difference via the arts.

Note:  DMV Production Hub offices are private, safe, and secure. THE OFFICES ARE NOT SHARED.  Only communal spaces are shared, such as the conference room, presentation/training room, and the multi-purpose room. 

There are no time restrictions on how long businesses can remain renters under the project.  However, the opportunity will only last for as long as we have office space available. 

The DMV Production Hub is located on Allentown Road, in Camp Springs, Maryland, across from Andrews Air Force base.  It's positioned right off of the beltway;  just 15 minutes away from the District of Columbia, and Northern Virginia.

For more info visit:   https://artforgrowth.org/dmv-production-hub

AFG is currently developing and seeking support for a new youth program designed to give high school students with a love for screenwriting and filmmaking the opportunity to write and produce a series created by teens for teens. The program will consist of both online and local services. Our goal is to begin enrollment in January 2022. 

To request more information visit https://www.supporttfi.org/

Featured Work

Videos

  • The Come Back

    See more information about The Come Back
    Short film written and produced by Art for Growth's director, Moriel Randolph, and Stage Right Youth Performers. No professionals involved. Just our director and the youth from the Stage Right After-school program.
    Medium: Short Film
    Year: 2018

  • Where Are The Believers?

    See more information about Where Are The Believers?
    Music Video
    Medium: Music Video
    Year: 2009
    Details: Based on an original Songs with Meaning song

Music/Audio

Booking

The Training Source
Pin Points Theatre
Umberto Lee Creative and Production Agency
The Intentional Songwriter
Hope Counseling
4H
Maryland Park & Planning
Blue House Productions
Tri-State Youth Services
Prince George's Public Schools
Montgomery Public Schools
The Fishing School, Youth Services
and more.

Specific contact info available upon request.