Art transforms culture; it shapes us, deepens us, and sustains us. There is, perhaps, no greater time in human history for the revival of old art forms and the innovation of new, visionary ones, offering us a re-contextualization of mainstream culture through a mosaic of different mediums. Art is a ‘captured’ reflection of our space as individuals, and communities, amidst the backdrop of a fast-moving modernity with an uncertain future.
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From music to dance, from playwriting to poetry, from painting to political performance pieces, and comedic satire—all create new ways of thinking, new modes of learning, and dynamic platforms for storytelling, captivating the human spirit and catalyzing potential. Art often honors our past by creating a record of what has come before, anchoring us for our move into the future, through envisioning that new horizon. By reestablishing context, whether by naming a history, telling a story, or making a community visible, we distinguish ourselves against the often homogenizing effects of globalization and the ongoing assault on arts’ education across educational arenas both near and far.
Arts transform dilapidated and abandoned streets and buildings, they build intercultural understanding by giving a platform to universal human experiences and the beauty of distinct cultural expressions. Art evokes emotion, it plants the seeds for new ideas and critical consciousness, and rallies communities to action in a time when apathy has become the status quo. We at NNF believe that the beauty of art is both a right and a privilege, and our work focuses on democratizing access to the art projects that inspire us each day, bringing together cultures, disciplines, generations, and faiths.
