Since 1993, The 418 Project has provided a home where emerging artists from diverse communities can grow their gifts centered around Community, Mindfulness, Art, and Embodiment. In our new permanent home, we are committed to making a significant difference and we are humbly aiming to create equitable outcomes that benefit all people, especailly those furthest from opportunity.

Current offerings include:

Fiscal Sponsorship Program: providing fiscal sponsees whose mission resonates with The 418 Project the opportunity to apply for grants and receive donation-based support in service of their art and art-based businesses. In 2024 our fiscal sponsorship program created over $220,000 in financial support. Since its inception this program has benefited more than 30,000 individuals.

Artist-Led Mentorship and Performances: 6-10 original, professional level theatrical productions annually that provide training and development for hundreds of artists, technicians and volunteers. Written, directed, choreographed by The 418 Project Artistic Creative Team, comprised of Veteran, BIPOC and/or Queer artists.

Mic Drop, monthly forum for primarily BIPOC artists from marginalized communities from the lowest HPI quartile, led by BIPOC Board Member Gregory Speed with collaborating artists. Mic Drop offers significant compensation to one featured artist monthly while simultaneously creating opportunities for many others to perform.

Regular Offerings for diverse communities such as Salsa, Afro-Brazilian and Dance for Parkinson’s, led by artists from historically underserved communities.