Founders

A foundation for arts education, memory, and belonging.

This example page will become the home for ADAE's origin story, founder biographies, and the values that guide the organization's work with artists, schools, and communities.

Story page

Final founder content should use approved names, titles, photos, and story details from the organization.

Guiding values

The work begins with care for culture, students, and community.

Stewardship

Hold cultural knowledge with care, context, and respect for the communities that carry it.

Education

Make learning active through movement, rhythm, story, conversation, and shared reflection.

Community

Build programs with schools, families, artists, and partners rather than for them from a distance.

Example timeline

From vision to shared practice.

01

Gather artists, educators, and community partners around a shared arts education vision.

02

Shape programs that connect performance with classroom and community learning.

03

Grow a public presence that helps partners understand, support, and join the work.