Impact
Since 2015 CFA has:
10,000+ youth and families in the DC, Maryland, Virginia and New York regions
100+ shows nationally & internationally
Programs have been seen in 20 cities: Baltimore, Los Angeles, Charlotte, Philadelphia, NYC, Miami, Virginia Beach and more.
Jessica Frances Dukes
“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. They are giving children access to the arts who may not have it due to where they live.”
-Broadway / Hollywood actress, Netflix’s Ozark Star
Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute
"We love working with CFA! Our families learned Caribbean music rhythms, recognition of Carnival costuming and participated in parade processions. We welcome back CFA!"
- Dan'etta Jimenez, Education Director, Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute
Kipp DC Arts and Technology Academy
"The students LOVED being creative and making their own masks in the Kiddie Carnival Workshop. It was nice for our kids to have time to be creative and learn from someone other than their regular teachers! We loved it!" -Kaija McIntosh, Principal, Kipp DC Arts and Technology
Ideal Prep Academy
"The Canady Foundation for the Arts is an outstanding organization and we love inviting them to lead to our workshop sessions." -Natalie Carter, Arts Director, Ideal Prep Academy
Sarah Wise Wooten Young Ladies Academy
Canady Foundation for the Arts provides excellent culturally creative workshops for our students. We've worked with them for two years and love having them!"
- Charlesa Humphrey, Co-Chair, Sarah Wise Wooten Young Ladies Academy