SOA VILLAGE HOUSING INC
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Mission Statement
Support Oakland Artists (SOA) is a nonprofit organization that works to enhance local artists ability to thrive, increase citizens’ participation in cultural activities, and establish Oakland as a world-class destination for the multi-cultural arts.
About This Cause
Founded in 1994 by a group of Oakland-based artists and designers as an artist collective, SOA became very involved in arts education and youth development. In 2002, SOA was incorporated as a nonprofit organization and has since played a role in developing a platform for the arts in Oakland and responding to the needs of the community by providing technical assistance to artists and unincorporated groups, hosting public forums for arts-related issues, developing tools to assess, engage and mobilize the arts community, and deploying cultural resources to showcase the arts in Oakland. The Hidden GEM Creative Studios, supported by Support Oakland Artists, conducts career pathway programs to advance Black and Brown visual and creative artists advance in the media industry. In cooperation with local businesses, they train and place underrepresented youth in entry-level jobs, internships, and apprenticeships. Oakland, CA is one of the most richly diverse arts communities in the country and major destination for the arts, new media and all forms of cultural offerings. The arts fuel Oakland’s economy, build strong, vibrant communities, improve educational outcomes and prepare the next generation to be leaders in the global economy.