Youlou Arts Foundation Inc.

The mission of the Youlou Arts is to promote excellence in the visual,performing and literary arts in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. It is the intention of the organization to ensure that each child receives an art education, needed to become lifelong learners regardless of their learning capabilities and socioeconomic status. The focus of this education would be on traditional culture in general, but will also provide a broader exposure to art in general. This will be achieved through collaborating with arts foundations from different parts of the world, through classes in different media and techniques etc. Second to improve the economic self sufficiency of local artists and artisans thro... read more The mission of the Youlou Arts is to promote excellence in the visual,performing and literary arts in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. It is the intention of the organization to ensure that each child receives an art education, needed to become lifelong learners regardless of their learning capabilities and socioeconomic status. The focus of this education would be on traditional culture in general, but will also provide a broader exposure to art in general. This will be achieved through collaborating with arts foundations from different parts of the world, through classes in different media and techniques etc. Second to improve the economic self sufficiency of local artists and artisans through the promotion and marketing of St. Vincent and the Grenadines arts, crafts and cultural events. Recently, Youlou Arts committed itself to the establishment of a dedicated Art Center and Gallery to provide a venue for both local and visiting exhibitions in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. More than a gallery, the Art Center would be an educational arena, offering art classes and specialized training. The vision is to have a building with beautiful grounds and space for: an art gallery, a craft shop, ca cafe and rooms for art lessons and studio spaces for local and visiting artists. It would be a place to support a local cottage industry, selling hand-crafted items on the premises. Not only would it offer economic support to local artists and artisans, but it would be a tourist destination as well. Additionally, the dedicated facility would provide an attractive venue for art and cultural events. The third goal for the organization is to develop a scholarship fund to provide further education for exemplary artists.