First Person Arts is a long time supporter and collaborator with Stories to Grow By. First Person Arts includes storytellers practicing across multiple disciplines such as theatre, memoir, visual, arts, spoken word, and dance. In documentary art, the message is more important than the messenger.
First Person Arts’ mission is to transform the drama of real life into memoir and documentary art to foster an appreciation for our unique and shared experiences. They believe that everyone has a story to tell and that sharing our stories connects us with each other and the world.
Vision
First Person Arts vision is to be a platform for artists and everyday people to share the compelling personal stories they must tell now. First Person Arts will listen to the issues that matter to them and lift up their voices through our programs.
Core Belief
Everyone has a story to tell and sharing our stories connects us with each other and the world. Embedded in this core belief is First Person Arts organizational commitment to diversity and equality as vital to their practice.
