A NEW ERA.
We’re turning 25!
Mission.
Free Spirit Community Arts + Media partners with young storytellers to transform media and society.
Young Artist Leadership.
We believe that young artists are essential for building a world where everyone can thrive.
cREATIVITY.
We center play, joy, and collaboration in our storytelling.
Belonging.
We nurture creative communities grounded in acceptance and love.
Transformation.
We welcome change as a possibility for growth and an invitation to move towards our collective potential.
Intergenerational Collaboration.
We bring people together to exchange stories, ideas, and solutions across generations.
How We Do it.
Core program Elements:
Free Spirit Community Arts + Media offers free and paid community-based programs to teens and young adults ages 11-25 interested in film, media, journalism and community-based arts to create career pathways in media arts and beyond. Our programs focus on harnessing the enthusiasm and innovation of young storytellers to redesign systems and structures to improve our communities. We collaborate and co-create with youth artists, Teaching Artists, industry professionals and community members for collective, intergenerational learning and healing.
We Offer:
In-School Media Arts Education
After-School + Summer Programs
Creative Workforce Development
Teen Programs
For middle and high school students ages 11-18
Creative pathways
For emerging filmmakers ages 18-25
free spirit agency
For advanced alumni seeking professional media opportunities
Tools + Resources.
For artists, alumni, organizations + community members.
Support.
Support our transformative work by making a tax-deductible donation or learn more ways to support our young artist community.
Connect With Us.
Let us know how you'd like to get involved with Free Spirit Community Arts + Media.
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Our Supporters.
