Our Mission

Class Acts Arts brings interactive performances, workshops and residencies representing a broad range of artistic disciplines and cultural traditions into the community to strengthen education, stimulate creative self-expression, and inspire a fresh view of the world. Class Acts Arts serves children, youth and families in Maryland, the District of Columbia and Northern Virginia.

Our Core Values

Artistic Excellence:

We are committed to providing arts programming of the highest quality that is integrated into education and the life of the community.

Accessibility:

We respond to community needs and seek to ensure the availability of the arts to everyone, including those with limited access, by bringing programs to audiences in diverse settings and venues.

Education and Learning:

We believe that education is among the most important building blocks of human growth and development, and are committed to broadening and expanding learning opportunities through the delivery of arts and cultural experiences to the communities we serve. We also encourage ongoing education and learning by our artists, staff and board to ensure program and service delivery that surpasses accepted educational and artistic standards.

Community Building:

We are dedicated to connecting people through shared arts experiences that value differences and celebrate commonalities. We believe that active engagement with the arts provides enjoyment, creates community and has the power to transform lives.

Stewardship:

We are committed to artistic and operational integrity, meeting our commitments to our stakeholders and being responsible stewards of our financial resources.