Arizona Bridge to Independent Living
abil.org
The Improbable Theatre Company, for adults living with various types of disabilities, performs at the Herberger Theater Center.
Arizona Commission on the Arts
azarts.gov
A teaching artist roster includes visual and performing arts professionals who offer integrated arts education experiences.
Arizona Magic of Music and Dance
azmagic.org
Performances and camps.
Art Awakenings
artawakenings.org
Expressive art therapy opportunities (including creative writing, drama, movement and visual arts) for youth and adults living with mental illness. Studio and community art exhibits, creative gatherings and field trips to museums and galleries.
Arts for All Alliance
artsforallinc.org
Preschool, afterschool and summer arts programs for all youth and dance, drama, music and visual arts opportunities for adults living with disabilities. Performance ensembles. Museum and performing arts field trips.
Detour Company Theatre
detourcompanytheatre.org
Enlists volunteer mentors to help provide performing arts experiences for adults living with developmental and other challenges, including deafness, blindness and autism. Detour participates in the “Cultural Connections” arts education program at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.
Hi-Star Children’s Center
histarcenter.com
Annual art show, musical and poetry reading/tea. Dance, drama, music appreciation and visual arts instruction.
Inner Dancer International and Ballet Academy of Arizona
balletacademyofarizona.org
Special needs dance classes and integrated performance opportunities for typical youth and youth living with disabilities.
One Step Beyond
osbi.org
Cultural arts programs for young adults with developmental disabilities. Dance, film, music, theater, visual art. Hosts an annual art and film festival.
Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC)
autismcenter.org
Autism Artisans program with workshops for emerging and established artists ages 13 and up with autism spectrum disorders. Special needs movie screenings at Studio Movie Grill in Scottsdale.
VSA Arizona
vsaaz.org
In-school and afterschool art programs, information on accessible performances and artist opportunities and accessibility training for arts organizations. Affiliated with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Find additional programs for youth with special needs through Raising Special Kids in Phoenix.
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