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Mission

The Jill Scott Arts and Community Fund believes the arts change lives. We empower young people to discover their creative voice, build unwavering confidence, and realize that their potential has no limits.

Vision

A future where every young person sees themselves as a creator, a contributor, and a force for change.

Values

Creativity

We believe creative expression is not a luxury — it is a right. Every young person deserves space to imagine, make, and be heard.

Confidence

We invest in the whole person. When young people trust their voice, they show up differently — in the classroom, in the community, in the world.

Community

Art doesn't happen in isolation. We build environments where collaboration, belonging, and shared purpose are the foundation.

Excellence

We hold high standards — for our programming, our partnerships, and ourselves — because the young people we serve deserve nothing less.

Possibility

We refuse to put a ceiling on what young people can become. Our work expands what they believe is available to them.