Positively Arts is Coming to Central Florida!
positively arts founder wins nevada remarkable woman
The cat is out of the bag! Positively Arts' very own Founder and CEO, Pilita Simpson, was nominated for Nexstar Media Inc.’s “#RemarkableWomen” initiative amongst over 90 other Remarkable Women in the state of Nevada...and she WON!! They flew Pilita to LA yesterday to meet the other 100+ #RemarkableWomen from around the nation, and one will be named “Nexstar Woman of the Year” very soon! This nationwide initiative is part of Nexstar’s celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day and is designed to honor the influence that women have had on public policy, social progress, and the quality of life in the United States. Nexstar is spotlighting local women who inspire, lead, and forge the way for other women. The contest culminates with the naming of the “Nexstar Woman of the Year” in early April, with the announcement televised exclusively on NewsNation, Nexstar’s wholly-owned cable news and entertainment network reaching 75 million U.S. television homes!!
Positively Arts founder wins nevada remarkable woman
Positively Arts is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit that empowers kids for life by building confidence through performance and artistic discovery. We fortify students’ social and emotional development by providing the tools, positive outlets, and community support through which kids can develop the confidence and resilience they need to excel in every aspect of their lives.
Since 2014, Positively Arts has served over 20,000 students through our arts-learning empowerment and mentorship programs, has provided over $200,000 in scholarships and tuition assistance for more than 10,000 low-income and at-risk students.
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Our Story
In 2014, Pilita Simpson dreamed of creating a different type of arts organization: Rather than focusing on teaching children to shine perfectly on stage or create “perfect” pieces, she would focus on empowering children to shine brightly with confidence from within, and give them the tools to succeed in every aspect of their lives.
Positively Arts is different from any other arts organization because we put the developmental needs of the child first. We have a holistic approach to emotional health that creates mental resilience and fortitude in children. With a Master’s Degree from Harvard University in Arts in Education, Pilita has designed all of our programming and curriculum with her Harvard Consortium who meet regularly to identify best practices in arts education, social and emotional learning, emotional health, and youth empowerment. We train our teachers to ensure that every child feels safe, supported, and free to express themselves fearlessly and confidently. There is a positive correlation between a child’s self worth and their overall “success” in life. We create programs that give children tools for success in an environment where they can learn, thrive, and become stronger individuals and contributing members of society who can bring positive change to their communities. Children who have gone through Positively Arts programming are stronger leaders, more articulate speakers, more empathetic, have a stronger sense of self and community, have the tools to mitigate stress and anxiety, and have a stronger grasp of financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy.
Positively Arts provides unparalleled and empowering performance and visual arts opportunities to all children. We serve the Southern Nevada community by offering ongoing classes, master classes, camps, performance opportunities, recording and composition modules, and mentorship opportunities with current working professionals in the business. We put our youth on professional stages across the Valley, empowering the student, and inspiring the entire community.
Positively Arts believes all students deserve equal access to performing arts programs regardless of financial limitation. Since opening its doors, the organization has granted over $200,000 in scholarships to more than 10,000 students.
Positively Arts looks forward to expanding to Central Florida and beyond!
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