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
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
- Artistic Excellence: We prioritize quality, innovation, and continuous evolution in arts education.
- Holistic Integrity: We operate with honesty, transparency, acceptance, and kindness. We are excellent to each other.
- 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.
- Unyielding Advocacy: We embrace positive disruption. Our work amplifies social evolution for the arts, the artists, and the communities we serve.
- 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 Managing Director - Chris Bell Program Manager - Nicole Amaral Literary Manager/Acting Teacher - Megan Greener Producing Director - Lianne Becker |
Board
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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
— Daphne Rubin-Vega
