Directory Listing
Welcome to the ICASC directory of national and international art for social change organizations, networks, educational programs and opportunities.
This is a curated list focusing on art for social change – by no means a comprehensive community arts listing.
If you are looking for more complete Canadian community arts listings, we highly recommend ArtBridges’ directory at http://artbridges.ca/community/community_map.
This is a living resource. We will be updating and revising it as new information becomes available. You can filter this list by selecting from the various options below.
489 results found.
Theatre Direct Organization / Theatre / Canada
Theatre Direct is one of the country’s leading theatres for young audiences whose productions have reached audiences in schools and theatres touring throughout Ontario, across Canada and overseas. Within its theatre and education studios in the Artscape Wychwood Barns, the company’s p……read more
Theatre for Living (formerly Headlines Theatre) Organization, Training and Education / Theatre / Canada
Theatre for Living (formerly Headlines Theatre), directed by David Diamond, uses THEATRE FOR LIVING to help living communities tell their stories. THEATRE FOR LIVING has evolved from Augusto Boal's "Theatre of the Oppressed". Since 1989 Theatre for Living work has slowly moved away ……read more
Theatre Parminou Organization / Theatre / Canada
Our artistic mission is to develop a popular theater committed the social issues of its time. The foundations of our approach rest on the belief that the theater, like culture in a broader sense, is a common good and the act of creation an avenue of expression shared by the artists and the public……read more
Theatre Terrific Organization / Theatre / Canada
Theatre Terrific pioneers inclusive opportunities for artists of all abilities to develop performance skills and collaborate in the production of theatrical works. Through its work, Theatre Terrific challenges audiences to be open to the impact of thought provoking art. …read more
Themba Interactive Organization / Theatre / South Africa
Themba Interactive – Initiatives for Life is Southern Africa’s leading applied drama and theatre organisation that uses performance to engage with and teach audiences about sexual reproduction, health and wellness, HIV/Aids and prevention, human rights, social justice and diversity. T……read more
This Is My City Art Society (TMC) Organization / Multidisciplinary / Canada
The work that TMC does not only enriches the lives of the disenfranchised people in its programs, it opens the door for dialogue among all citizens. It builds bridges so that stereotypes can be broken down and common values can be clearly seen and celebrated. This is My City is a volunteer-run, n……read more
Threshold Collaborative Organization / Multidisciplinary / United States
Threshold Collaborative uses stories to promote personal, organizational and community change. Our work develops insight, strengthens empathy, promotes healing and understanding, surfaces knowledge, documents history and designs solutions that address challenges in today's world. We……read more
Tiempos Nuevos Teatro Organization / Theatre / El Salvador
In 1992, one year after the Peace Treaty the association Teatro Nuevo Teatro (better known as TNT) started its activity in San José Las Flores, the first repopulated county after the conflict. Their first members were young people devoted to the Popular Education effort. They started ……read more
Tiny Toones Organization / Multidisciplinary / Cambodia
The vision of Tiny Toones is for all youth in Cambodia and beyond to live healthy lives free of HIV and drugs, realize their full potential through educational and creative opportunities; to pursue their dreams and become positive leaders of tomorrow. The mission of Tiny Toones Cambodia is to pro……read more
Tohu Organization / Theatre / Canada
Located at the centre of the Cité des arts du cirque, TOHU is a place for dissemination, creation, experimentation and convergence of culture, environment and community involvement. Since its 2004 inception, it has become an example of sustainable development through culture. TOHU continues to m……read more
Touchstone Theatre Organization / Theatre / United States
Founded in 1981, Touchstone Theatre is a professional not-for-profit theatre dedicated to the creation of original work. At its center is a resident ensemble of theatre artists rooted in the local community of Bethlehem, the Greater Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania and the international community of……read more
Tununiq Arsarniit Theatre Group Organization / Theatre / Canada
Originally founded in 1987, today’s Tununiq Arsarniit Theatre Group has recently developed an original play called Qallupilluk, featuring legends, myths and the wisdom of elders. The group develops its plays and performances by consensus, involving elders as actors and writers and always we……read more
UNITY Charity Organization / Multidisciplinary / Canada
UNITY Charity engages and empowers youth to become role models and future leaders in their communities. UNITY uses hip hop as a powerful tool and vehicle to give young people a voice and build life skills and confidence. …read more
University of Alberta Training and Education / Theatre, Multidisciplinary / Canada
University of Alberta offers an M.A. in Community Engagement, a Community-Based Research and Evaluation (CBRE) Certificate, and a …read more
University of Lethbridge Training and Education / Theatre, Multidisciplinary / Canada
University of Lethbridge offers a Master in Fine Arts (MFA) - Dramatic Arts. In this program, students may choose from 3 areas of study: Queer Theatre & Performance Theatre & Youth Theatre & Social Change …read more
University of Toronto Training and Education / Multidisciplinary / Canada
University of Toronto's New College offers a Community Engaged Learning (CEL) Program, which "promotes and supports community–engaged and experiential learn……read more
University of Victoria Training and Education / Theatre, Multidisciplinary / Canada
University of Victoria's Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Theatre offers a specialization in Applied Theatre. "What is Applied Theatre? Applied……read more
University of Washington, Tacoma Training and Education / Multidisciplinary / United States
Beverly Naidus teaches art for social change and healing. Her courses are offered at the University of Washington, Tacoma, Divison of Cultural, Art and Communication Arts. Here are some examples of courses offered: ……read more
University of Windsor Training and Education / Theatre, Multidisciplinary / Canada
University of Windsor, School of Dramatic Art, offers an Undergraduate program in Drama in Education and Community. Here, students may choose to focus on Drama in Education or Theatre for Social Action.……read more
Urban Bush Women Organization / Dance / United States
Urban Bush Women (UBW) seeks to bring the untold and under-told histories and stories of disenfranchised people to light through dance. We do this from a woman-centered perspective and as members of the African Diaspora community in order to create a more equitable balance of power in the dance w……read more