With the support from the California Arts Council, Futurenomic Resources, dba Coachella Valley Arts Institute (CVAI) will bridge the inequity in arts education to underserved communities by offering trademarked art therapy, and providing art programs for free to youth and homeless populations. CVAI proposes music drum circles for healing, addressing Public Health, Environment, and Civic Engagement. We will engage drumming as a tool for healing, allowing participants to use rhythm, mindfulness, and energy-medicine techniques as an avenue for connection and support complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) programs for trauma recovery. We will document the positive progression from our drumming program of people or families experiencing homelessness and create a documentary as the finale.
CVAI offers a diverse array of programs tailored to enhance literacy, artistic expression, and well-being among youth and homeless populations aged 2 and above. Our commitment to inclusivity is underscored by scholarship opportunities, ensuring access to quality arts education in underserved communities.
Our programs encompass:
– Vocal Training: Led by professionals employing the Seth Rigg’s method, participants receive comprehensive instruction in Speech Level Singing.
– Singing Performance: Explore vocal technique, music theory, and stage presence in a supportive environment.
– Dance Training: Experience a unique blend of dance styles tailored for live performances.
-First 5 Movement Dance Class: Fosters literacy, balance, and coordination development.
– Songwriting: Delve into song structure, vocabulary use, and self-expression.
– Acting & Drama: Cultivate creativity and performance skills through immersive training.
– STEM Education: Engage in hands-on classes integrating science, technology, engineering, and math with music and movement exploration, guitar craftsmanship, and music production using industry-standard software.
– Art Therapy: Utilize Media Arts as a healing tool, employing rhythm, mindfulness, and energy-medicine techniques to support trauma recovery.
– Painting: From perspective to composition, participants explore various painting techniques and mediums under expert guidance.
– Social Media Class: Gain insights into utilizing social media platforms effectively and safely.
– Music Production with Logic Class: Learn the intricacies of music and sound editing using Logic Pro, guided by professional engineers.
– Adobe Illustrator Class: Master the basics of graphic design for creative expression.
– Tutoring: Virtual sessions offer a wide range of educational opportunities including photography, videography, music production, website design, and marketing classes.
At CVAI, we’re not just fostering artistic skills; we’re nurturing holistic development, empowering individuals to unleash their potential and contribute positively to their communities.

