Premier Arts Collective is an experiential nonprofit organization that uses the arts as a vehicle of healing and hope. When people experience trauma in their lives, the process of healing and recovery can be complicated. Often, the pain from the memories and scars is too difficult to be spoken or even written. Self-expression through the arts and music helps to heal wounds and pave paths for recovery unlike anything else. It allows children and adults to be themselves, free of judgment and fear.
Our Core Values
Faith
Transparency
Creativity
Trust
Transformation
Empowerment
Boldness
Why Art is Important
When people experience trauma in their lives, the process of healing and recovery can be complicated. Often, the pain from the memories and scars is too difficult to be spoken or even written. Self-expression through the arts and music helps to heal wounds and pave paths for recovery unlike anything else. It allows children and adults to be themselves, free of judgment and fear.
Studies have shown that creating art decreases levels of anxiety, lowers blood pressure and increases feelings of security and well-being. It heightens the feelings of love and happiness. The process of collaborating on artistic projects with other people helps develop awareness and increases compassion, resulting in a deep sense of community and empowerment.
Additionally, long-term benefits of expression through the arts and music help create a more positive self-image by developing confidence and curiosity, which are the keys to progress and success in the world.
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Number of Programs
1000+
People Impacted
16
Curated Members
Founded to Serve Those in Need
In 1998, Gary Gentry and Roy Morgan, founders of Premier Productions, established the Premier Foundation to serve those in need around the world. As the charitable ministry of the world’s largest Christian events promotion company, the Foundation served other ministries through grants, mission trips and creative partnerships.
In 2014, the Premier Foundation and performance artist Jared Emerson offered their first art demonstration and instructional program during a K-LOVE Cruise Mission Excursion in Cozumel, Mexico. The goal was to inspire the orphans at Ciudad de Angeles Children’s Home through Emerson’s live art performance while encouraging the children to explore and develop their gifts through hands-on programming. Premier continued to develop programs catered toward the needs of organizations and communities already engaged with the Foundation. Live performance pieces were donated and displayed as inspiration for those we served.
With the representation of Emerson as well as Los Angeles-based artist Troy Murray (a.k.a. TYP), the art programs continued to grow, serving those in need of healing throughout the world. From those transformational art programs, Premier Arts Collective was born, impacting thousands of children and adults around the globe.
Premier Arts Collective continues to build on this foundation of creativity and service. Our inspiring programs strive to always integrate the needs of the community and learn from our program partners as to the best ways to assist in the healing process.
