Art with Heart

Art with Heart at JPAS fosters mindfulness, empowerment, and artistic expression through an inclusive youth theater program. It supports children and teens with diverse special needs while providing mentorship and leadership opportunities for neurotypical and typically able youth.

Embracing differences, the program provides a safe, nurturing space for children to learn from one another, celebrating uniqueness both on and off the stage. It’s an opportunity to build confidence, make friends, and create quality theater. Through adaptive classes, led by professional veterans, this multi-disciplinary arts initiative encourages collaboration and expression for all children, regardless of their challenges.

Come sing, dance and act in our Art with Heart!   This class will culminate with a showcase for family and friends.  We can’t wait to create theatre magic with you!

A creative space for youth with Intellectual, neurological, developmental and disabilities.   Please make sure to fill out the additional questions when you register.  Once received we will schedule a 10-minute phone conversation with you to learn more about your fabulous child.  

• Ages: 8+ –
• Dates: Thursday – Sept 19 – December 12
• Time: 4:45 – 6pm
• No Class Oct 3, 17, 24 and November 28
• Showcase: December 12
• Artistic Staff: Linda Leonard and Billy Lawley
• Price: – $295M $370 NM

A unique mentorship and leadership opportunity for neurotypical youth! The Energy Buddies program pairs neurotypical and typically able youth JPAS kids with special needs performers to foster friendship and support while creating inclusive theater. Mentored by JPAS staff, they’ll focus on leadership, mentorship, friendship-building, inclusivity, empathy, performance collaboration, and community engagement. It’s a valuable opportunity to develop skills while creating an inclusive, artistic community.

Please make sure to fill out the additional questions when you register.  Once received we will schedule a 10-minute phone conversation with you to learn more about your fabulous child.  

• • Ages:  8+  –
  • Dates: Thursday – Sept 19 – December 12  
  • Time:  4:45 – 6pm
  • No Class Oct 3, 17, 24 and November 28
  • Showcase:  December 12
  • Artistic Staff:  Linda Leonard and Billy Lawley
  • Price – $295M  $370 NM