Developing Artists - Professional Youth Performing Arts Training
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OUR MISSION

Developing Artists (DA) challenges teens to combine rigorous performing arts training with ensemble based philosophy to create original work that inspires social change.

Unapologetic Creativity: We inspire boundless curiosity and raw authenticity. We challenge the status quo and push the boundaries past expectations. We celebrate lifelong love of the arts.Established in 1999, Developing Artists (DA) provides youth, who attend High Schools (13-19 years old) in the New York metropolitan area, the opportunity to study performing arts at the highest level and combat the disparity of arts education for students from under-served communities. We impact students by creating a forum to navigate life's increasing challenges (e.g. age discrimination, social injustices, gender inequality, institutional racism, economic disparity, sexism); to use their voice in dealing with these issues; and channel that energy into self­-expression and self­ confidence. DA has a track record of engaging positively with those who face significant barriers in their daily lives.  We strive to create a supportive young artist community through our REBEL VERSES Youth Arts Festival (RV).


DA’s Core Values
  1. Artistic Excellence: We prioritize quality, innovation, and continuous evolution in arts education.
  2. Holistic Integrity: We operate with honesty, transparency, acceptance, and kindness. We are excellent to each other.
  3. Inclusive Community: We practice fairness and equality. We strive for diversity. With a collaborative spirit, we uplift all young people fostering a strong sense of belonging. 
  4. Unyielding Advocacy: We embrace positive disruption. Our work amplifies social evolution for the arts, the artists, and the communities we serve.
  5. Unapologetic Creativity: We inspire boundless curiosity and raw authenticity. We challenge the status quo and push the boundaries past expectations. We celebrate lifelong love of the arts.

Team

Artistic Director  - Jill Ashley Kim
Executive Director - Jinn S. Kim
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Managing Director - Chris Bell
Program Manager - Nicole Amaral
Literary Manager/Acting Teacher - Megan Greener
Producing Director - Lianne Becker

Board

Current: Chris Bell, Heather Corbett (Chairs), Jill Ashley Kim,  Jinn S. Kim, Julian Elijah Martinez, Ana Ortiz

Past Members: Ann Marie Almeida, Kelly Dunn, Kevin Geer (In memoriam), Stephen Adly Guirgis,
Sean Headley, Philip Seymour Hoffman (In memoriam), Louis Schloss (In memoriam), Sarah-Beth White

Advisory Council - Phivos Christofides, Cristina Garcia, Sean Headley, Russell G. Jones, Diana Oh, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Stephen Sapp, Sarah Sidman, Ben Snyder, Barbara Toy, Adrian White, David Zayas
"There is a void in our community that Developing Artists fills by establishing a creative home for young people and instilling in them a sense of confidence and freedom of expression. Growing up in the New York public school system, I wished for an artistic outlet that would give voice to my culture and experience. The positive impact Developing Artists has on both the performing arts community and our city as a whole is immeasurable."
— Daphne Rubin-Vega
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  • WHO WE ARE
    • MISSION
    • TESTIMONIALS
  • INSTITUTE
    • ABOUT CLASSES
    • SCHEDULE AND APPLY
    • PRIVATE COACHING
  • Make Art With
  • REBEL VERSES
    • Rv '25 Program
  • NEWS
    • LATEST NEWS
    • PRESS
    • PAST SEASONS
  • DONATE
    • GIVE
    • HONOR ROLL
  • CONTACT US
  • HONOR ROLL