Nonprofit
Carpe Diem Arts
Mission
Our Mission
Carpe Diem Arts' mission is to inspire creative self-expression that empowers individuals, strengthens communities, and builds better futures, while also supporting the livelihoods of master teaching and performing artists who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
Our Vision
Through shared arts experiences in the visual, literary and performing arts, individuals and groups find common ground, discover new talents and interests, and build lasting relationships.
Our Values
Our guiding values are social justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and joy--- employing the arts to unite, energize and inspire us to create the change we need to see in the world. Bringing the arts to life in ways that matter and make a difference.
Our Mission
Carpe Diem Arts' mission is to inspire creative self-expression that empowers individuals, strengthens communities, and builds better futures, while also supporting the livelihoods of master teaching and performing artists who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
Our Vision
Through shared arts experiences in the visual, literary and performing arts, individuals and groups find common ground, discover new talents and interests, and build lasting relationships.
Our Values
Our guiding values are social justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and joy--- employing the arts to unite, energize and inspire us to create the change we need to see in the world. Bringing the arts to life in ways that matter and make a difference.
About Us
The organization was incorporated and received its 501(c)(3) status in 2016. Though Carpe Diem Arts is still a relatively small organization, we have earned widespread recognition for the quality, diversity and integrity of our programs, for our support and advocacy on behalf of artists, and for the creative partnerships that have enabled us to broaden our reach and deepen our impact.
Carpe Diem serves communities predominantly in Montgomery County, Maryland and the greater D.C. area, offering a wide variety of culturally diverse visual, literary and performing arts programs for all ages–with a primary focus on outreach to under-resourced schools and communities.
By teaming up with other arts organizations, libraries, recreation departments, housing communities, and social service agencies, we are able to leverage the power of these collaborations and do more with less.
Our signature programs are Jump Start with the Arts for preschoolers, Ukes on the Move for ages 8-10, Youth ArtBeat for K-12, and Arts Alive for seniors. Other offerings include celebrations of the cultural heritage months; summer arts and language immersion camps; our intergenerational monthly Carpe Diem/FSGW Contra Dances; and the virtual Daily Antidote of Song that was launched in April 2020, soon after the pandemic hit, as a way of “making each day better, one song at a time.” The program is still going strong after 5 years and has featured over 500 recording artists, reaching audiences in 50 states and 26 countries–with a prominent focus on social justice issues.
Current revenues: Approximately $350,000-$450,000 annually
For more information about Carpe Diem Arts, please visit https://carpediemarts.org/
Images of our work in the community: https://photos.app.goo.gl/AybG5dMZy24jd6nF7
The organization was incorporated and received its 501(c)(3) status in 2016. Though Carpe Diem Arts is still a relatively small organization, we have earned widespread recognition for the quality, diversity and integrity of our programs, for our support and advocacy on behalf of artists, and for the creative partnerships that have enabled us to broaden our reach and deepen our impact.
Carpe Diem serves communities predominantly in Montgomery County, Maryland and the greater D.C. area, offering a wide variety of culturally diverse visual, literary and performing arts programs for all ages–with a primary focus on outreach to under-resourced schools and communities.
By teaming up with other arts organizations, libraries, recreation departments, housing communities, and social service agencies, we are able to leverage the power of these collaborations and do more with less.
Our signature programs are Jump Start with the Arts for preschoolers, Ukes on the Move…
Cause Areas Include
- Arts & Music
- Children & Youth
- Education
- Family
- Seniors & Retirement
Location & Contact
- info@carpediemarts.org
- 9207 Long Branch Parkway, Silver Spring, MD 20901, United States
