Our Mission, Vision & History

ArtsBridge Foundation provides exceptional arts education programs and experiences, which are tied to classroom curriculum and the Georgia Standards of Excellence, to engage, motivate and elevate Georgia's Pre-K-12 public, private, charter, magnet, cyber, and homeschool students.

Through ArtsBridge, we support the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) educational approach and fill a critical gap that many of our schools unfortunately can no longer provide. We understand that the "A" in STEAM - arts education - is crucial to the holistic education and development of students. Extensive research and studies have proven that exposure to the arts increases academic achievement, while enhancing test scores, social skills, critical thinking, and problem solving. It also provides discipline and an environment that breaks down social and cultural barriers while concurrently giving them a chance to explore their talents and abilities.

 
We believe all of Georgia's Pre-K-12 students deserve access to the arts, regardless of their ability to pay. We offer a Financial Aid Subsidy Program to assist schools and families to eliminate barriers and provide access to the arts via admission and bus transportation subsidy. Our innovative Snack Pack Program helps to eliminate hunger pangs for all students attending a lunchtime Field Trip program at the Cobb Energy Centre. Even more, we follow a principle of I.D.E.A. (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access), because we are committed to diversity at all levels and of all kinds, and we celebrate the uniqueness and gifts of everyone.