Upturn Arts

Upturn Arts is a non-profit organization based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Founded in 2010, the organization employs 16 people and generates an annual revenue of $2.5 million. Upturn Arts is dedicated to providing arts education to children in the New Orleans community. The organization offers a variety of arts programs, including dance, music, theater, improvisation, creative writing, drumming, and yoga. Services are provided both at their main site, NOLA Spaces, and at partner schools and community centers. Upturn Arts distinguishes itself by offering sliding scale fee models, welcoming all students without auditions, and focusing on individuality and creative expression. Upturn Arts is committed to ensuring that all children have access to arts education, regardless of their financial situation. They strive to reach 50% of their students with free or low-cost programming. To learn more about Upturn Arts or to support their mission, please visit their website at upturnarts.org.