Dell’Arte is the North American center for theatre training, research, and performance of the actor-creator. We are a regional arts center serving the California’s North Coast, and created the first accredited Master in Fine Arts program in Ensemble-based Physical Theatre in the world. International in scope, grounded in the natural living world, and inspired by our rural setting, Dell’Arte is a committed community of artists who model and share in a sustained ensemble practice. One of Dell’Arte’s deepest values is engendering the relationship between art and place, artist and community. The James Irvine Foundation recognized Dell’Arte as one of the 13 Cornerstone Arts Organizations in California for connecting theatre and community via a regional arts center and community partnerships.