Project Performing Arts Inc

Project Performing Arts Inc is a United States-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing performing arts education to children and teens, primarily serving the Harlem community. Established to foster artistic growth and skill development, the organization offers classes in dance, theater arts, and West African drumming, utilizing unconventional community spaces to engage youth in creative expression.

The organization's educational programming is led by professional teaching artists who deliver age-appropriate curricula designed to develop various performing arts skills. Classes are offered regularly, including a comprehensive schedule of Saturday sessions, making arts education accessible to young learners in the area. Project Performing Arts also hosts events such as open houses and recitals, which showcase the students' progress and achievements.[1]

Financially, Project Performing Arts Inc is recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit under the category of Arts, Culture, and Humanities N.E.C., allowing donations to be tax deductible. Its financial structure primarily includes revenue from contributions and program services, with total assets reported around $27,902 and no liabilities as of the latest fiscal year. The organization's leadership includes founder and artistic director Nina Klyvert Lawson and a board of members who serve without compensation, underscoring a commitment to community-oriented service.[2][3]

Project Performing Arts Inc's mission centers on enriching youth through active participation in the performing arts, fostering not only artistic skills but also confidence, collaboration, and cultural appreciation within the community it serves.

[1] https://projectperformingarts.org [2] https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/464643602 [3] https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/464643602/202330179349200403/full [4] https://www.performingartsproject.com [5] https://www.performingartsproject.com/about/