Five young women standing together at Leviitt Amp, wearing white T-shirts with a green banner and text, smiling at the camera, with a band playing in the background at an outdoor event.

Youth Arts Leadership

Nurturing the next generation of cultural leaders

We're investing in the teens who'll shape Berea's cultural landscape for decades. Through hands-on programming and mentorship opportunities, young people learn arts administration, event production, and community organizing. Our youth initiatives build skills while centering young voices in decisions about Berea's cultural future.

A diverse group of people holding hands and dancing outdoors at a festival or concert, with a cloudy sky overhead.

Community Trust Building

Using arts to strengthen civic connections

Through facilitated arts-based approaches, we create spaces where neighbors across social divides can build the civic trust essential for healthy communities. Our work recognizes that vibrant arts scenes don't just entertain—they provide the conditions for people to see each other as neighbors rather than strangers.