Fresh Academicz is an urban arts academy located in the heart of the Arts & Entertainment district in downtown Hagerstown. The academy reaches inner city youth through hip hop culture where students explore the art of hip hop through dance, rap, MC, and graffiti. Our goal is to introduce the youth to positive hip-hop culture and music and educate the community about this American-born art form that was birthed in the inner cities of America and has now become influential worldwide.
The mission of Shore Shakespeare Company is to present the works of William Shakespeare in unique, modern, and exciting ways, outdoors and free to the general public. In addition, we hope to educate and expose younger generations to the humor, poignancy, and experience of human behavior integral to the Bard's works.
Shore Shakespeare Company was created by two local actors, Christian Rogers and Avra Sullivan. With a shared passion for Shakespeare and a desire to see more of his works done on the Eastern Shore, they decided to start their own company.
The Urban Nation H.I.P.-H.O.P. Choir of Washington, DC is the brainchild of Dr. Sheila Johnson Newman and renowned DC musician Dr. Rickey Payton, Sr., who is the choir’s president and chief executive officer. Focusing on the acronym H.I.P. - H.O.P. (Hope, Integrity, Power - Helping Our People), the choir’s mission is to channel the creative and artistic energies of a targeted group of youth into a dynamic, structured group that will foster excellence in all facets of their lives. Students who range in ages 13 to 18 participate in the Urban Nation H.I.P.-H.O.P.
Greater Annapolis Ballet, a 501(c)3 organization, was established in the Fall of 2019 for coaching, private lessons, and supplemental technique classes for homeschool and hybrid learning students. In the summer of 2020, GAB held its first Summer Intensive, and in the Fall of 2020, GAB became a full-time school and company, opening its doors to all students.
The Cultural Academy for Excellence, Inc. (CAFE) is a youth-based program, which uses the performing arts as the catalyst to develop the passion and discipline for learning, leadership and academic achievement. CAFE has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its staff and students and we value the rich diverse backgrounds that make up the CAFE community. CAFE is an award-winning, music-based art-in-education and life-skills enrichment program for youth that began as an enticement for youth to stay in school, keep out of trouble and perform.
Fredericktowne Players (FTP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community theater organization. Originally founded in 1932 and is considered the oldest theater company in Frederick. Our mission is to provide opportunities for the residents of Frederick and surrounding areas to participate in and enjoy quality theatrical productions. FTP emphasizes the production of shows with a broad appeal to its audiences with goals to education, enlighten and entertain. FTP stages three shows a year and offers a wealth of opportunities for participants to showcase their talents on stage or behind the scenes. Ou
Welcome to The Dawn Productions was conceived out of hope to help aspiring artists develop their talent in visual and performing arts. Our goal is to help artists "Visualize their Dreams into Reality".
KKI is that village, We are the elders imparting the wisdom of our ancestors, the griots orally conveying our rich history through storytelling. We are the drummers and dancers communicating, educating, and commemorating with our instruments. We are the extended family supporting, protecting and uplifting other members in times of struggle and loss. We are a collective of elders, griots (storytellers), artists, performers, educators and musicians whose mission is to use our creative gifts, cultural knowledge, skills and passion to enrich, uplift, inform and financially empower our communities.
The Fredericktowne Players provides opportunities for the residents of Frederick to participate in and enjoy quality musical theater productions. We emphasize productions with a broad appeal to our audiences, as well as to enlighten and entertain. As an all-volunteer organization, we offer a wealth of opportunities for everyone to showcase their talents on stage and behind the scenes regardless of age, race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, and nationality.
The Dance Foundation of Maryland, Inc. recognizes the financial impact on many families during this challenging time and strengthens its commitment to bring the art of dance into the lives of as many children as possible.