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Our mission is to expand equitable access to media and digital arts education in historically under-resourced communities. We provide inclusive training, equipment, and mentorship in video production, digital design, music, and AI media to empower creative expression, build digital literacy, and prepare diverse learners for creative careers.
Mission:
Making an impact by moving communities out of poverty
through media "Arms Around Media is a registered 501(c)(3)
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Our mission is to expand equitable access to media and digital arts education in historically under-resourced communities. We provide inclusive training, equipment, and mentorship in video production, digital design, music, and animation to empower creative expression, build digital literacy, and prepare diverse learners for creative careers
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OUR SERVICES
Podcasting
Audio production
Video Production
Digital Equity Arts Initiative
Program Components:
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Youth Media Camps & After-School Programs
We run seasonal camps and after-school programs where students ages 10–18 learn audio and video production, storytelling, podcasting, and performance. These sessions include hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment and culminate in final projects that are showcased publicly, promoting confidence and creative achievement. -
Creative Workforce Development for Young Adults
Participants ages 16–24 are guided through workforce-oriented training in media production, editing, and event management. We offer resume-building support, job shadowing, and referrals to creative internships or freelance gigs, building pathways toward careers in the arts and media sectors. -
Local Artist Incubator & Performance Showcase Series
Emerging and established artists are given access to studio space, equipment, mentorship, and public events to showcase their work—creating opportunities for economic empowerment through the arts. Workshops include branding, digital marketing, and technical production. -
Community Storytelling & Engagement Events
Community members are invited to participate in storytelling projects and cultural showcases, helping residents amplify their voices while strengthening cultural pride and economic activity through local arts events.
Programs
*Youth In Media: is a program where we help youth tell their stories through media audio and video products and services and guide them on a path of our 3E's (education, employment and entrepreneurship)
*Media In Action: is a program where we assist aspiring storytellers with delivery of their stories thru sound production, video production and live streaming thru online platforms
* Master Sessions: is a program where we bring in masters at their crafts in music,video and business
* Community Connections: is a program where we connect community resources to media products and services
Upcoming Events
From this calendar you will find our upcoming events and schedule, stay tune our programs change from day to day