Somewhere in Redding, there is a child who has yet to discover the joy of standing on a stage. Another who may find their voice through music, movement, or storytelling. And another who may never perform at all, but whose life could be touched by something they experience in the audience.
We believe those opportunities matter.
The arts give us something that cannot always be measured in grades or achievements. They allow us to explore who we are, experience the world through different perspectives, and connect with one another in ways that words alone sometimes cannot.
At the Foundation for Promoting Arts Education (FPAE), we envision a community where those experiences are not limited by circumstance or opportunity, but are accessible to children, families, and people throughout Redding.
The talent is already here.
At Redding School of the Arts, students are creating remarkable performances, discovering their abilities, and sharing their creativity with audiences who leave inspired by what they've witnessed.
But imagine how many more people could experience that same inspiration if we had a space designed to welcome them.
FPAE is working to build a Community Education Theater in Redding. A dedicated space where performers of all ages can develop their talents, aspiring stage crew members can gain hands-on experience, and families can enjoy live performances right here in their hometown.
We want to bring the arts beyond the school community and create a place where more of Redding can participate, experience, and belong.
We are committed to building an environmentally conscious, financially accessible theater that serves our community for generations.
A place where a young performer can discover confidence, where families can share meaningful experiences, and where people who may never have considered themselves artistic can find something that speaks to them.
We envision a theater that contributes to Redding's cultural identity, supports the local economy, and gives our community something to gather around and take pride in.
Not simply a building to house performances, but a place where people can experience what makes the arts so meaningful.
Think about what happens when you witness someone do something you never imagined possible.
Maybe you're inspired. Maybe you're moved to tears. Maybe you begin to wonder what you might be capable of yourself.
That is what we want more people in Redding to experience.
But a vision like this cannot become a reality without people who believe it is worth creating.
This Giving Tuesday, we are asking you to be one of those people.
Your donation to FPAE will help move the Community Education Theater project forward, bringing us closer to a place where more children can discover their abilities, more performers can share their talents, and more families can experience the arts together.
Because when we witness what's possible in one another, we begin to recognize what's possible within ourselves.
Say YES to building a theater for Redding. Give today, and be part of what we create together.
Organization name
Foundation for Promoting Arts Education
other names
Redding School of the Arts
Tax id (EIN)
68-0590047
Organization Categories
Arts & Culture, Education
County Served
Shasta
Address
955 INSPIRATION PLRedding, CA, US
Anderson, CA, US, 96007
Palo Cedro, CA, US
Shasta Lake, CA, US, 96019
Cottonwood, CA, US, 96022