Recognized as the Best in Arts and Entertainment in Atlanta since its inception in 2009, AREA, Atlanta’s Resource for Entertainment & Arts is a multi-disciplinary arts organization. With a non-profit 501c(3) vertical, AREA Non-Profit Inc., AREA inspires artistic expression and advances cultural literacy and sustainability, and honors a diverse and creative heritage through active community engagement in the Arts. AREA features a broad variety of sophisticated arts and entertainment Divisions, including: AREA Academy (Training & Development School of AREA), AREA In Motion/AIM (Arts Education & Outreach), The AREA Experience (An Atlanta Hybrid Performance Company), and AREA Ignite (Community Classes & Workshops). AREA is and has made a difference in our communities by offering valuable arts education programs, performances, events, workshops and lectures to foster passion, inspiration and unique skills. Since 2009, has presented 5-Professional performance series, 12-Productions/Concerts for young emerging talent ages 3-18 years, premiered 20 new works by 27 emerging professional choreographers, presented 60 professional artists, performed for 50,000 audiences in Atlanta, and worked hands-on with over 50,000+ Atlanta and metro Atlanta-area students through our Academy, outreach efforts and/or youth programs. We have provided arts curricula and programs for students ages 3-18 years in underserved communities and facilitated master classes, workshops, residencies, and performances with major organizations, educational institutions, and civic organizations. Continuing to cultivate and revolutionize through the Performing Arts, and recognized as the cultural arts epicenter of Atlanta, AREAs goal is to continue to be the cornerstone for artistic excellence in the nation! For we are WHERE THE ARTS LIVE!!