Empowerment Through the Arts
Empowerment Through The ARTS, Inc.
Our Mission:
We are: Dedicated to support and present the underserved able and 'labeled as disabled' (youth and adults) as artists in theater, music, creative writing, dance and other forms of artistic self-expression. We are: Committed to inclusive collaborations with artists to assist youth and adults, of all abilities, to imagine and create: to manifest dreams into reality. We Support and Collaborate with emerging & existing arts programs: to offer training in inclusive arts practices. We are: Committed to lift all voices regardless of race, creed, ability, sexual orientation and gender identity to create a vibrant artistic community in: Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden Counties.
We are: Dedicated to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
underpinning all our programs and decisions.
We became an official nonprofit in May, 2020! We continue... 20 + years and counting! Come check out our new space:
ETTA Arts, 236 N. Pleasant St., Ste. 104, Amherst, MA
Join Us to Create Inclusive Arts and Performances across the Valley!
ART and Brilliance in All Abilities!
| 05 30th, 2012 | No Comments »
Welcome to the ETTA Homepage
Empowerment Through The Arts, (ETTA) International is a creative partnership of individuals, human service agencies, artists, therapists and arts organizations dedicated to creating inclusive programming and ARTS opportunities for the enrichment and empowerment of individuals labeled as “developmentally disabled”. ETTA International is dedicated to offering training in the arts to ALL abilities. Inclusion in the Arts and Culture increases the benefit for the entire community.
We seek community partners and multi-year funding sources as well as donations for the operation of this unique new non-profit. We believe in taking bold steps in creating
unquestioned access to inclusive arts programming for this diverse group of individuals: diverse in terms of ethnicity, culture and ability; artists, performers, comedians, and individuals.
OUR GOALS:
Theater/Arts and Workshops on Rising Above Bullying: “Back Off Bully You” – a new production of The Rainbow Players is available for performance and workshops to groups,
schools and events! Learn ways to rise above the bullying and come out proud and laughing with improvised real life stories!
Short Film and Full Length Documentary- We have 12 years of great footage of our original shows and trips to Ireland, Chicago, Washington, DC, Boston and Omaha, NB along with
the shows and workshops all over Massachusetts! Empowerment at its BEST!
Would you like to get involved? Email: etta.arts@etta-international.org
Check out our other sites: Facebook: The Rainbow
Players and www.Fundly.com/therainbowplayersandetta
| 01 14th, 2010 | 5 Comments »
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