Our Impact
01
Outreach
We've given 50+ older adults and 20+ teens and youth the platform to share their artistic voices and connect over the arts. Not only does the program promote community-building, but it promotes altruism (some students have even donated money they earned busking to the program!). Take it from one older adult and Frank Sinatra crooner: "I really enjoy this program. When are we meeting again?"
02
Mentorship
Our students are guided by the top industry professionals who know their craft---be it instrument, voice, or theater. We've had 6 industry mentors from Broadway, Carnegie Hall, 54 Below, Manhattan School of Music, Berklee School of Music, NYU Tisch School of the Arts, and more, make a lasting impact on each cohort member and take their artistic skills to the next level.
03
Professional Partnership
We are partnered with The Apsley, a premiere assisted living, independent living, and memory care residence, and are supported by DOROT, a national senior social services non-profit and leader in social connection and healthy aging.
04
Media and Community Acclaim
We've shared our mission with the community, speaking to youth in schools, including at East Side Middle School. We have also been featured in The Gothamist and I Love the Upper West Side, with a shoutout in the West Side Rag. (see our "In the News" page!)
