Our Mission

We give young people the freedom to learn through choice-based arts programs that foster individuality, creativity, and collaboration.

Our Vision

We envision a world where everyone honors and has access to opportunities to discover the power of their own identity and each other’s creativity.

Our Values

Creative Expression: The art is in the doing, not just what gets done. On our idyllic wooded campus, art-making is used to discover and express who we are, what we feel, and how we want to design our lives. These opportunities expand understanding and build confidence, empowering young people to contribute to and shape the world around them.

Freedom: Freedom is our ethos and our practice: freedom to choose, freedom to collaborate, freedom to try new things, and freedom to succeed with pride. Through freedom, we become a place of motivated self-discovery and creative exploration.

Compassion: We cultivate a culture of compassion through openness and acceptance. We create spaces where you are free to be yourself, which encourages others to do the same. These journeys to self-confidence reveal what we are capable of and how we can uniquely contribute to the world.

Collaboration: We foster an environment where the exchange of knowledge is essential. Through shared experiences and cooperative spaces, we are empowered to collaborate and learn from each other, creating cycles of inspiration and growth.

Possibility: We believe in the potential of each moment. We support you in building the skills necessary to ask questions, listen without judgment, be curious, and unlock understanding. Over time, these moments have cumulative impacts that change what they believe is possible.

Transformation: Change is constant. As we evolve, we are committed to expanding access and promoting equity. We honor our cross-generational legacy while looking toward the future and embracing what can be.