KID smART is a New Orleans organization that works with the arts to engage children in learning about themselves and the world in which they live.  KID smART collaborates with professional artist educators to promote discipline, self-respect, teamwork, creative problem solving and pride of accomplishment within students. KID smART’s vision is that all children be engaged in the learning process and empowered by life-skills learned through the arts.

Dreamcatchers is based in Mumbai, India, and works with young people to create opportunities for them to befriend their imagination, take charge of their dreams and meet their capacity to build the world they want to be a part of.  Dreamcatchers creates programs for young people that respond to their search for meaning, belonging and continuity in their lives.  

The Porch is a community-based cultural organization committed to the Seventh Ward area of New Orleans.  The Porch seeks to promote and sustain cultures of the neighborhood, city and region, and to foster exchange between cultural groups.  The Porch is a place where all can come and do, share their culture, and take care of each other and our communities.