Oscar Wilde once said,

"I regard the theatre as the the greatest of all arts forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it means to be a human being." 

 

 The arts are fundamental to our humanity. They inspire us and create empathy. The arts foster community connection and open us to different perspectives.

 

According to Americans for the Arts, 72% of Americans believe “The arts provide shared experiences with people of different races, ethnicities, ages, beliefs, and identities.” 63% of all demographics and economic levels surveyed say the arts “help me understand other cultures in my community better.”

 

Yellowhammer Theatre Group, based in Atlanta and Selma, AL, is focused expressly on bringing theatre performance and arts education opportunities to Alabama’s Black Belt to expand opportunity and access to this vibrant and important art form.

 

By partnering with local organizations such as ArtsRevive and Edmundite Missions in Selma, Yellowhammer brings an educational component to the Black Belt. The most recent report from Alabama’s Artistic Literacy Consortium states that approximately 76% of students living in rural Alabama have little or no access to arts education which is key to creativity and innovation. Through our mentorship program and summer camp, Yellowhammer Theatre Group focuses on helping young people build skills in communication and collaboration, critical thinking, listening and empathy as well as build their self confidence.