Mission & Vision
Rooted in creativity. Built by community. Evolving through storytelling.
The arts bring us together—building confidence, connection, and a sense of belonging that extends beyond the classroom and stage.
Cole Arts Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit performing arts and education organization dedicated to empowering youth through creative expression, cultural literacy, and community connection. We believe in the transformative power of the arts to build confidence, spark imagination, and help young people discover their voice.
Founded by Doug, Zezé and André Cole, Cole Arts is grounded in a lifelong family tradition of storytelling, rhythm, and performance. What began as shared creative experiences at home has grown into a vibrant, community-centered program where youth are encouraged to explore, express, and collaborate.
Our mission is to provide fun, accessible, high-quality arts education through dance, music, storytelling, theater, and visual arts—fostering not only creative skill, but confidence, discipline, and joy. Through performance-based learning and mentorship from working artists, campers step into meaningful roles as performers, creators, and leaders.
We envision a world where every child has access to the arts as a pathway to self-expression, emotional well-being, and community belonging—where creativity is not just an activity, but a foundation for lifelong growth.