Creative Expression & The Arts: Art, Music and Dance Classes

What is Creative Expression & The Arts?

We create opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to explore their creativity, develop new skills, and connect through the arts. Through creative classes, workshops, and shared projects, we help make artistic expression more accessible and encourage people to discover what they can create.

Volna Global, a Los Angeles 501(c)(3) public charity, runs this program with local partners in India, Indonesia and Thailand. Every investment follows the same five steps: we listen, choose with local partners, check it can last, invest, and follow up.

What can your support provide?

Art supplies and materials

Drawing and painting classes

Craft workshops

Music and dance classes

Adaptive art tools

Community art project supplies

Opportunities to share creative work

Creative skill-building opportunities

Help make room for creativity to grow.

Give

Start a Ripple

One microgrant of $500–$1,000 can start a livelihood. Every gift is invested with local partners and followed up to see what it achieved.

Behind the work

The people & resources that make our work possible

Meaningful work takes people, time, and the right resources.

Behind every program are people planning, coordinating, traveling, building partnerships, communicating with communities, and making sure resources reach where they are needed. Support for our operations helps us compensate the people doing this work and maintain the essential tools and resources needed to carry it forward responsibly.

Your support helps provide:

Staff and program compensation
Laptops, software, and communication tools
Travel and transportation expenses
Program and fieldwork supplies
Insurance and organizational coverage
Training and professional development
Printing and administrative supplies
Website and outreach expenses
Essential operating expenses
Resources for program planning and coordination

Help strengthen the work behind every ripple.