Follow Your Art Community Studios builds community by supporting creative endeavors for all, with opportunities for learning, growth, discovery, and outreach through visual arts, craft, writing, and performance. They are committed to inclusivity and diversity in the arts and strive to create an accessible and welcoming environment for people of all identities, abilities, cultural backgrounds, and economic situations.
For the Community...
They support, recognize and celebrate the arts by offering multi-generational opportunities for creative expression through classes, workshops, exhibits and events. Their program is committed to providing creative opportunities for all ages and abilities. FYACS also provides an alternative community space to be used for private and public cultural events, meetings, and celebrations.
For Artists, Writers, Creatives of all kinds...
FYACS supports local visual artists, writers and performers with space to create and promote their work, as well as make connections with other artists and the wider community. They welcome creatives to share their skills through our programs. Creative facilitators have the opportunity to teach classes and workshops in order to share their knowledge and passion for their craft. welcome the opportunity to work with instructors from diverse identities and backgrounds who can bring their unique perspectives to our community.
For Social Action...
In collaboration with local organizations, FYACS designs and implements community art projects that raise awareness of community needs of the greater Melrose area and beyond. Their community projects bring creative opportunities to a wider audience. FYACS provides opportunities for community members of all identities to create regardless of financial, physical, or cognitive ability, and bring creative arts services to outside facilities and schools.
