ARTS WITH A PURPOSE (AWP)
Uses the arts to create positive change while promoting Individual Wellness, Social Awareness, Inclusion & Compassion through the Arts

MISSION
To use creative expression to create positive social and emotional change to individuals and communities by providing Interactive Workshops, Residencies, and Performances to Urban and Rural populations of all ages while providing work for artists of all disciplines.

VISION
Establish a vehicle through which artists of all disciplines with a message of empowerment, self help, compassion and wellness can impact under served individuals and communities for years to come.

HISTORY
As a performer, producer and educator for over thirty five years, Cathy Morris has witnessed first hand the effects, impact, and connective power of the arts as a means to nurture and heal. Having spearheaded a number of collaborative projects and presentations herself it became apparent there was a need for outreach to a broader scope of challenged and distressed populations not currently being addressed.
Over time Cathy and AWP artists have developed:
• An extensive list of workshops, residencies and presentations crossing multi-disciplinary arts.
• A roster of communities, facilities and organizations in need and
• A panel of expert advisers and contributors who collectively share the same passion: to connect, impact, mentor, and make a difference using the arts.