activities · 17
what they do
direct service · 17
- Adult Art EducationOffers year-round art classes for adults in multiple disciplines including ceramics, jewelry making, music, mosaics, painting & drawing, photography, and printmaking, available at two locations in Phoenix and online, with options for one- or two-day workshops and classes in Spanish.
- Adult Art and Dance ClassesOffers year-round art classes for adults in various disciplines including ceramics, jewelry making, music, visual arts (painting, drawing, photography, printmaking), and performing arts, available online and outdoors, with some classes offered in Spanish. Also provides BodyMind Dancing™ classes that integrate somatic inquiry, improvisation, and follow-along movement.
- Adult Art and Dance ClassesOffers year-round art classes for adults in various disciplines including ceramics, jewelry making, music, visual arts, performing arts, and dance (including BodyMind Dancing™), available online and outdoors, with some classes offered in Spanish, at two locations in Phoenix.
- Arts Facility Operation and Rental Performing Arts Venue OperationsOperates two arts facilities in Phoenix, including an intimate performance venue and the 210-seat Third St. Theater, both equipped with professional lighting and sound systems. These facilities are available for rent for performances, rehearsals, classes, meetings, and other community events.
- Arts Facility Rentals Facility Rental for Community & Arts EventsProvides rental access to high-quality, affordable arts facilities for various events including performances, rehearsals, classes, meetings, retreats, community gatherings, and film screenings.
- Arts Venue Operation Performing Arts Venue OperationsOperates two performance venues: an intimate venue with seating for up to 75 guests and the 210-seat Third St. Theater in downtown Phoenix, both equipped with professional lighting, sound, and projection capabilities.
- Dance Education and Movement Classes Youth Character Development Through Dance & Digital ArtsOffers BodyMind Dancing™ classes integrating somatic inquiry and improvisation, and provides dance education that incorporates social-emotional intelligence, community building, and self-care informed by dance science.
- Performance Venue Operation Performing Arts Venue OperationsOperates two performance venues: an intimate venue seating up to 75 guests and the Third St. Theater, a 210-seat auditorium, both equipped with professional lighting, sound, and projection capabilities in downtown Phoenix.
- Storytelling Incubator and Workshops Youth and Adult Digital Storytelling WorkshopsOperates a 12-week incubator course for storytelling, where participants create original works for an anthology series, and offers workshops for beginner, intermediate, and advanced storytellers, including internships for advanced participants.
- Storytelling Programs Youth and Adult Digital Storytelling WorkshopsOperates a 12-week incubator course for storytelling where participants create content for an original anthology series, offers workshops for beginner, intermediate, and advanced storytellers, and provides internships for advanced participants.
- Storytelling Programs Youth and Adult Digital Storytelling WorkshopsOperates a 12-week incubator course for storytelling where participants create a piece for an ongoing original anthology series, and offers workshops for beginner, intermediate, and advanced storytellers. Internships are also provided for advanced participants.
- Veteran Art Program Art Programs for Veterans and Homebound SeniorsFacilitates the creation of artwork by veterans through the Canvas of Courage program, allowing them to reflect on their personal stories, experiences, and resilience.
- Veteran Art Program (Canvas of Courage) Art Programs for Veterans and Homebound SeniorsFacilitates the creation of artwork by veterans through the Canvas of Courage program, allowing them to reflect their personal stories, experiences, and resilience.
- Veteran Art Program (Canvas of Courage) Art Programs for Veterans and Homebound SeniorsFacilitates the creation of artwork by veterans that reflects their personal stories, experiences, and resilience through the Canvas of Courage program.
- Youth Art EducationProvides year-round art classes for youth ages 6 to 18 in visual arts, performing arts, music, theatre, writing, and dance at two locations in Phoenix and online.
- Youth Art and Dance EducationProvides year-round art classes for youth in visual and performing arts, and offers dance education that integrates social-emotional intelligence, community building, and self-care informed by dance science. Classes are available for young people ages 6 to 18.
- Youth Art and Performing Arts ClassesProvides year-round art, music, theatre, writing, and dance education for young people ages 6 to 18, integrating social-emotional intelligence and self-care, at two locations in Phoenix.
strategies · 20
how they think
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- Community Access to Arts and Performance Spaces community_access_to_arts_spacesProvides versatile, intimate, accessible, and affordable performance and event spaces for rent to support diverse artistic expression, community engagement, and various community activities.
- Community Performance and Event Space Provision community_performance_spaceCentral Arts Alliance provides versatile, intimate performance and event spaces, as well as accessible and affordable arts facility rentals, to support artistic expression, diverse community activities, and community engagement.
- Community-Based Satellite Arts Programs satellite_program_modelCentral Arts Alliance operates satellite arts centers in partnership with local government to serve specific communities, increasing access to arts education and resources.
- Community-Embedded Arts Access via Satellite Programs satellite_program_modelExpands arts access by operating satellite arts centers in partnership with local municipalities, bringing programs directly to specific communities.
- Community-Embedded Satellite Arts Centers satellite_program_modelOperates satellite arts centers in partnership with local government to extend arts programming and services directly into specific communities, such as North Phoenix.
- Expressive Art Therapy for Veteran Well-being expressive_art_therapyUtilizes expressive art therapy, including various art forms, in a veteran-led, supportive, and judgment-free environment to help veterans process life experiences, foster healing, build community, and support their mental health and emotional well-being.
- Expressive Art Therapy for Veteran Well-being expressive art therapyCentral Arts Alliance utilizes expressive art therapy, including various art forms, to support veterans' mental health, emotional well-being, and community connection in a supportive, judgment-free, and veteran-led environment, providing a creative outlet for processing life experiences and fostering healing.
- Expressive Arts for Veteran Mental Health and Community Building expressive_art_therapyEmploys expressive art therapy, including various artistic modalities, to support veterans' mental health, emotional well-being, and community connection by providing a creative, supportive, and judgment-free outlet for processing life experiences and fostering healing.
- Financial Accessibility for Arts Participation arts_accessibilityEnsures arts accessibility by providing needs-based financial assistance and discounts for specific populations, such as veterans and military families, to remove financial barriers to participation.
- High-Quality Instruction through Professional Teaching Artists teaching_artist_modelDelivers art education through professional teaching artists across diverse disciplines and formats, including language-accessible instruction, to ensure high-quality and inclusive learning experiences.
- Lifelong Learning through Accessible Art Education lifelong_learningCentral Arts Alliance provides accessible art education for adults at all skill levels, catering to both recreational and professional development goals, and making the arts accessible to everyone through needs-based financial assistance and discounts.
- Lifelong Learning through Accessible Arts Education lifelong_learningOffers accessible art education for adults at all skill levels, supporting both recreational interests and professional development goals, to foster continuous learning and artistic growth throughout life.
- Lifelong and Accessible Art Education lifelong_learningProvides accessible art education for adults at all skill levels, supporting both recreational and professional development goals, and ensures accessibility through needs-based financial assistance and discounts for specific populations like veterans.
- Professional Teaching Artist Model teaching_artist_modelDelivers art education through professional teaching artists across various disciplines and formats, including providing language-accessible instruction in Spanish, to ensure high-quality and inclusive learning experiences.
- Professional Teaching Artist Model teaching_artist_modelCentral Arts Alliance delivers art education through professional teaching artists across multiple disciplines and formats, including language-accessible instruction, to ensure high-quality and inclusive learning experiences.
- Somatic and Experiential Movement Education somatic_movement_educationUtilizes a body-centered, somatic approach with guided cues to foster awareness, perception, expression, introspection, and self-awareness through movement, both individually and in group settings.
- Somatic and Experiential Movement Education somatic_movement_educationUtilizes a body-centered, somatic approach combined with experiential and relational movement pedagogy to cultivate awareness, perception, expression, and introspection through guided movement in both individual and group settings.
- Somatic, Body-Centered Movement Education somatic movement educationCentral Arts Alliance uses a somatic, body-centered approach to foster awareness, perception, and expression through movement, employing guided cues to develop introspection, self-awareness, and relational movement in a group setting.
- Volunteer Incentive Program volunteer_incentive_programOffers class discounts to volunteers, up to 100% off based on hours volunteered, to incentivize community participation and make arts education more accessible.
- Volunteer Incentive for Class Participation volunteer_incentive_programEncourages community engagement and support by offering class discounts to volunteers, proportional to their hours contributed, as an incentive for their service.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Adult Art Classes
Offers a variety of art classes for adults, including ceramics, painting, and music, catering to all levels of experience.
Canvas of Courage
Expressive art therapy program for veterans designed to support mental health and community connection through creative experiences.
Youth Art Classes
Provides art, music, theatre, writing, and dance classes for young people ages 6 to 18.
relationships · 10
who they work with
- Arizona Commission on the Arts Funder — Receives an award from the agency.
- BodyMind Dancing™ Partner — Teaches classes using the BodyMind Dancing™ method developed from over 40 years of pedagogy.
- City of Phoenix Partner — Partner in operating the Thunderbird Arts Center as a satellite location.
- City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department Government — Operates as a facility of and is supported by the department.
- Co-Media Partner — Collaborates on an original anthology series for storytelling incubator participants.
- Edgar Allan Poe Bar Partner — Hosted an event at Phoenix Center for the Arts facilities
- Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture Funder — Receives partial funding through appropriations from the Phoenix City Council.
- The Indie Film Fest Partner — Hosted an event at Phoenix Center for the Arts facilities
- Thunderbird Arts Center Partner — Collaborates to offer art classes at a second location in North Phoenix.
- VolunteerMatch Partner — Uses VolunteerMatch to list volunteer opportunities.