Illumination Arts

Arts for Kids Inc, located in West Orange, NJ, is a not-for-profit arts organization founded in 2000 by Vincent and Karen Ector. They provide arts-in-education programs, artist residency programs, performance assemblies, and teacher development training workshops that integrate the arts into classroom curriculum and promote multi-cultural awareness. Their mission is to offer meaningful learning opportunities in the arts to individuals of all ages, regardless of economic status or disabilities, and to create a community where art is regarded as an integral part of everyday life. With a vision to become a catalyst for connecting children and families with cultural arts resources, Arts for Kids Inc aims to foster a love for the arts and develop stewards of artistic resources. They have served over 250,000 individuals since their inception and are committed to providing a culturally diverse work environment that reflects their values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.Generated from the website

The Barat Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Newark, NJ, dedicated to empowering marginalized youth and communities through immersive arts education and cutting-edge 21st Century maker technologies. Their mission is to cultivate self-esteem, enhance job readiness, and promote equality in education while fostering collaboration, embracing diversity, and facilitating healing at the dynamic intersection of art and technology. Through their Animodule programs, the Barat Foundation brings together local artists to share their vision, passion, and expertise with the youth, offering specialized programs for schools and community organizations. They also offer Maker Space programs that provide hands-on experiences in STEAM principles, including CAD design, engineering, and creating original 3D artworks on 3D printers. By engaging youth and communities in collaborative artistic creation, the Barat Foundation aims to foster peacemaking, healing, and career readiness, while promoting inclusion, diversity, and social justice.Generated from the website