Blackbird Academy of Arts, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization formed to give all persons in the Central Arkansas area opportunities to experience and take part in artistic endeavors. Their primary goal is to provide a solid foundation of quality arts education to anyone with a true desire to cultivate their artistic abilities.
Blackbird’s philosophy is that art is more than learning how to draw a perfect figure or hit all the right notes. Art can be a vehicle for change, it can be a venue for people to connect, to learn, to experience the world in a new way. With this in mind, Blackbird’s classes focus not only on technical teaching, but also serve to instill in each student an understanding in the value of art as a tool for expression and communication. As a non-profit, Blackbird seeks to make arts education and exposure accessible to everyone, regardless of financial status by offering a variety of free arts opportunities, low tuition rates, and a scholarship program. Since 2009, they have awarded over $126,000 in scholarships for students of all ages in all genres.
