a space where the ARTS bring us all together
Our Mission
To create greater wellness through the arts for more people in our community.
The ART House 360 Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Contributions are tax-deductible.
We've renovated Verona's landmark schoolhouse at 401 West Verona Avenue into an accessible multicultural arts center.
The space is ready, but we can't open the doors to the House and invite the community in until we are closer to the goal of our $3M capital campaign.
What does "greater wellness through the arts" mean?
Countless studies have revealed the profound impact of the arts on our psychological well-being, reducing stress levels, and improving overall physical, mental, and emotional wellness.
This research increasingly demonstrates that engagement with the arts, nature and our community can reduce anxiety and depression, bolster social connection, and improve quality of life.
What kind of space will this be?
ART House 360 will bring infinite opportunities to connect with each other and ourselves.
hands-on collaborations with new people - getting messy - laughing - telling stories that build empathy & compassion - moving your body to music - making music - writing about your feelings and experiences - dancing with friends - making new friends - taking class as a family - improvising and playing - school field trip - art therapy - breaking bread together - safe space for LGBTQ+ teens and adults - volunteering with friends - movement therapy - celebrating your birthday - being seen and heard and validated - kind of space!
WHY Build this Community ARTS Space?
ART CREATES TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES
We know that the arts have the potential to transform lives and the community. Rather than focusing on one artistic area, AH360 will create an ecosystem that will offer a full array of artistic programming and experiences for a diverse community with varying talent, experiences, and interests.
DIVERSITY AND EQUITY
We believe diversity is a strength and that we are stronger as individuals and as a community when everyone has the opportunity to belong and succeed. We have put together a diverse leadership team and artistic collaborators by design. We recognize that each person has different circumstances. The ART House is a multi-generational space for each member of our diverse, multicultural community. Through the arts, we affirm our multiple and intersecting identities and facilitate connection across identities and cultures. We are intentional in utilizing inclusive practices that make it possible for more people to access and experience arts education programs & shows.
A HOME FOR ARTISTS
We envision a space where artists have stability, a place to call 'HOME.' By building an artistic ecosystem, we give artists a much-needed home base to thrive in their artistic work, opportunities to be financially successful by sharing costs and to create consistent income by having a permanent, affordable space. AH360 also provides more jobs in Dane County for artists, designers, and teaching artists through camps, workshops, and shows.
COMMUNITY, WELLBEING, & CONNECTION
Countless studies have revealed the profound impact of the arts on our psychological wellbeing, reducing stress levels, and improving overall physical, mental, and emotional wellness. Our HOUSE has the potential to provide relief from the mental health crisis that many are experiencing – and give our students opportunities for time away from screens – to awaken creativity, connection, and confidence. Community members will come together at the ART House 360 to participate in joyful and inspiring experiences with others.
Co-Founders' Vision
Four arts leaders from Theatre LILA, Inventiva Works, Barrio Dance & Slate Blue Studios have joined together to build a new nonprofit for western Dane County!
More than a new artspace in Verona, ART House 360° is a movement for greater wellbeing, connection, and artistic expression through the arts. We're breaking down barriers, making ART House 360° a place where the ARTS bring us all together, regardless of age, culture, or ability. But it doesn’t stop there. Our 360° artistic ecosystem will bring the transformational superpowers of artists by offering classes, workshops, exhibitions, performances, and events by building partnerships with local schools, community groups, nonprofits and families, we establish win-win relationships that enable us provide greater wellness through the arts.
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