CFPA is a creative community that supports artists and their work.
We are dedicated to the vitality of the creative process, guided by the principle that art is stronger when shaped through divergent perspectives. CFPA supports a range of artists and practitioners to teach, practice, and learn in our community.
mission
Innovate creative community.
vision
An ecosystem of creative abundance, where every person lives creatively, and every artist lives sustainably.
values
generosity · transparency · innovation · partnership · evolution · stewardship · respect · diversity · connection
our work
Foster performance-based artists, who are uniquely skilled in evoking dialogue, understanding, and empathy through lived experience.
Advocate mentorship and community partners as vital symbiotic relationships.
Innovate to support artists’ creative, wellness, and financial needs.
Increase access by providing shared-use resources.
Prioritize artists who are othered by the dominant culture.
Connect across discipline, culture, and identity.
Cultivate an open, responsive community through ongoing reflection and self-assessment.
building a creative ecosystem
This ecosystem is forming through intersections of discipline, culture, and identity. Current offerings range from music and movement classes, to artist residencies and resources, to onsite bodywork and healing therapies.
We are a community of creative minds, including artists, tenants, and in-house organizations.