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princess productions is an "art making company" and a cutting edge organization that produces quality contemporary dance works combining new music and theatre in an interdisciplinary approach to performance. Established on the belief that a dance artist can work primarily as a performer and drive her own career, princess productions has evolved into a multi-faceted organization that supports founder Yvonne Ng's wide range of artistic activity. Since then, princess productions has become the umbrella organization for Ng's entrepreneurial activities as an artistic director, curator, choreographer, teacher and performer of interdisciplinary and contemporary dance.

NGPL serves the population of the community of North Grenville with a wide range of library services and programs. The Library is currently running a building campaign Room to Read to build a new 10,000 square foot library in downtown Kemptville overlooking the South Branch of the Rideau River. Construction will begin in the Spring of 2010 with the new library opening in March 2011.

Socially disadvantaged communities have and will be victimized in a number of ways. The most troubling being the children, who live in an environment of poverty, violence, gangs and welfare dependency. Many of the children, who are personally mentored are hungry for food, knowledge, self esteem and LOVE. TYD fulfills a deep need for the AT-Risk Family, and creates a definite solution by offering our ACADEMIC AND SPORTS ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS.The ASE Programs promotes and emphasizes academic, athletic, recreational, cultural, social, and moral growth of our Youth. TYD strives to enable these young Boy’s and Girl’s to become self-confident people of strong character, with a positive vision of the future and the necessary skills to achieve their hidden talents.

NYA serves to enhance student participation and success in education, career development and community leadership, enabling youth to become full participants in the ongoing development of Canada’s north. As a result of 14 years of operations we have more than 250 alumni and have seen success in increasing high school graduation rates and helping to build a skilled and well-educated northern workforce. NYA's model of education through work and travel operates as separate, but related, 10 month long programs. In the Canadian Program participants spend 5 weeks living with a host family and volunteering at a work placement in southern Canada. In the second phase, the International Program, participants train at Algonguin College in the construction trades before travelling to Guatemala for 3 weeks to work on a charitable building project. Along with the opportunity to travel and gain new skills through volunteer work placements, youth are able to earn up to 18 high school credits.

The mission of the Art Center of the Bluegrass is to connect people to art, culture, and creativity. We accomplish this mission through exhibits, education, special events, and and a committment to community outreach.

Our Mission is to provide a student-centered, arts-enriched program (including drama, creative movement, dance, music and visual arts) that will stimulate, nurture, and enhance the intellectual, emotional, physical, social, aesthetic and creative development of children, ages three through eighth grade.

Thiossane Institute's mission is to preserve and present traditional West African dance, music and culture by providing authentic performances and detailed instruction; to perpetuate its significance to future generations, and to create a lifestyle of physical and mental wellness.

To provide platforms for theatre, dance, and other creative expressions from the African-American perspective that heighten the social and cultural awareness of its audiences.

Sounds Academy is a non-profit music education organization that teaches, mentors, and provides musical experiences and opportunities for underserved youth. Students receive individual lessons, group classes, and participate in public performances on instruments such as the violin, viola, cello, and bass. Instruments are provided to those who cannot afford one. In Sounds Academy students learn the values of creativity, leadership, perseverance, resilience, and teamwork through music education. We teach these values in our school programs for lower income schools, our strings program, and our college-prep program. Students also interact with professional musicians in our musical access program. Our mission is to teach, mentor, and provide musical experiences and opportunities to underserved youth. The vision of Sounds Academy is to provide music education opportunities to a wide variety of children while removing any barriers that children may have in receiving quality music education.

Sarasota Music Conservatory is dedicated to providing the highest standard of music education and performance programs to all the children of our community. Through private lessons, master-classes, recitals and interaction between world class professional musicians and aspiring young talents, we bring to the community the only Music Conservatory in South West Florida. We engage and inspire music students through excellence in educational, artistic and cultural programs; and nurture talent, self-confidence, and discipline through the learning of music.

Laguna Plein Air Painters Association is devoted to building upon and promoting the renowned landscape painting heritage of Laguna Beach. Our mission is to enhance visibility and livelihoods of its professional artist members, provide professional development and educational programs for its emerging artist members and youth, and interactive art programs and exhibitions for the entire community.

Our mission is to create and present theatrical works that reflect the African-American experience.