WHO ARE WE?
The Canady Foundation for the Arts (CFA) is a Washington, DC cultural arts 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that uses the power of story to connect professional artists to youth of color through arts education, community, live theater, and professional development. By intersecting theatre, media, cultural activism, mentorship and entrepreneurship, CFA uses storytelling to positively impact youth as they develop into adulthood.
WITH GENEROUS FUNDING FROM:
Where we belong
Located in Washington, DC, Canady Foundation for the Arts stands upon occupied, unceded territory: the ancestral homeland of the Nacotchtank whose descendants belong to the Piscataway peoples.
Education, Corporate, & Community Partners
Today’s students.
Tomorrow’s
Leaders.
We have served over 10,000 students since 2015.
2023 CFA Soiree Dream in Color Recap
““If it wasn’t for organizations like CFA, bringing arts to the youth in our area, I would not have had the access I needed to grow into the artist I am. CFA is giving children access to the arts who may not have it due to where they live.”
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Invitation Program
You are INVITED to the Theatre with CFA. We take DMV youth, families and partner schools to see free theatre across the city
PRESS
The Washington Informer
Inaugural Youth Improv Slam Teaches Valuable Life Lessons, Entertains
FREE DOWNLOAD
ABC’s of Cultural Literacy: An Anti-Racism Guide for Educators and Parents
THE BLOG
Free education resources on our Blog.
Get involved
Become a Sponsor, Donate or Volunteer with CFA today! We have programs all over the DC, Maryland, Virginia area.
