Art is the gateway to all that we do in the world. When this door opens, the creator is free to enter a space in which she or he can think, feel, and see the world from different perspectives. Art empowers, teaches, and heals. It instills skills like discipline, self-worth, and confidence. Art is an especially useful tool in teaching and empowering young people. With art, youth discover that they can do and be anything.
The No Limits Arts Theatre, Inc., NLAT, is a 501c3 organization. NLAT's purpose is to heal through art by providing our youth, in underserved communities, a safe place to showcase their artistic gifts and talents, supplying needed school supplies to assist teachers in local school districts, and offering a source of healing to veterans and the community.
No Limits Arts Theatre (NLAT) was founded in 2006 by Audrie Austin. Inspired by her son who is an artist, Audrie started NLAT with the goal of helping teens and young adults showcase their talents. She sought to create a solid foundation for sponsorship and build relationships within the community to host relevant events for youth.
NLAT began giving back to the community through volunteer work in 2007. Seeing a need to support our teachers, the “We Love Our Teachers” school supply drive was initiated in 2012. We began collecting school/art supplies and donating them to teachers in underserved schools. To date, in 2020, we have gifted over $10,000 in supplies and 500 backpacks to teachers.
In 2016 NLAT began hosting the "Art Is" series of events. Art Is Performance, Art Is Visual, and Art Meets Art. In 2021 we hosted our first Golf Fundraiser, and we held our last "Art is" event. We are now focused on our three annual events: Art Is Life Golf Fundraiser , We Love Our Teachers School Supply Drive, and Art Meets Art. The Art Expressions workshops for veterans and/or their spouses will be held weekly for 48 weeks of the year.
NLAT's mission is to inspire, motivate, educate, and facilitate healing through art by providing a safe space for artists to share, learn, and grow.
No Limits Arts Theatre is urgently seeking funding to ensure the continuation of our invaluable program that caters to youth in underserved communities, as well as our transformative workshops designed specifically for veterans and first responders. We strongly believe in the power of the arts to uplift and empower individuals from all walks of life, and with financial support, we can extend the reach of our programs, providing opportunities for self-expression, healing, and personal growth to those who need it most. By investing in No Limits Arts Theatre, you are investing in the future of countless young minds and the well-being of our dedicated veterans and first responders, creating a positive impact that resonates far beyond the boundaries of a neighborhood. Together, let us remove the limits on their potential and unlock the limitless possibilities that the arts can offer.
Organization name
The No Limits Arts Theatre, Inc
Causes
Arts, Culture & Humanities, Veterans, Youth & Children
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx
BIPOC Leadership
Executive Director/CEO
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
1202 Galloway Avenue