When the Holidays Bring Hunger and Hurt: What Each of Us Can Do

My Thoughts About Fiscal Year 2025 (and A Story about Trees). Recently, at Parsons Place (the Free Arts building), some trees had to be removed from the area near the front entrance. Over time, they had grown progressively further away from the building and were producing a diagonal body based at the root. After a...

My Thoughts About Fiscal Year 2025 (and A Story about Trees)

My Thoughts About Fiscal Year 2025 (and A Story about Trees). Recently, at Parsons Place (the Free Arts building), some trees had to be removed from the area near the front entrance. Over time, they had grown progressively further away from the building and were producing a diagonal body based at the root. After a...

A recap of Storybook Ballet 2025

On September 14, 2025, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts was buzzing with excitement—a lively mix of artists, participants, parents, Free Arts staff, volunteers, board members, and members of the general public. The event was a prime example of what the arts do better than anything else—to bring people from all walks of life together...

Help support our participants’ journey back to school

Right now, kids who’ve experienced trauma need your help. The transition back to school is stressful, and arts programs at their schools are reeling from budget cuts.

What it’s like to work at Free Arts: two staffers share their journey

We now have two current staff members—Beth Garrett-Coleman and Bea Bohannon—who have progressed from volunteer, to intern, to staff assistant, to coordinator, to manager, to now a Director level position within our organization. Quite a journey! We sat down to hear from them what that progression has been like.

Free Arts’ Volunteer Program featured on Channel 12 News by Joe Dana

Joe Dana of Channel 12 News highlights Free Arts' volunteer training program and the value of mentorship for youth in foster care.

Sponsor Spotlight: CSAA Insurance Group

Joe Dana of Channel 12 News highlights Free Arts' volunteer training program and the value of mentorship for youth in foster care.

Free Arts CEO Matt Sandoval appears on Behavioral Health Today Podcast

Art is the doorway, mentorship is the key, and together, they unlock resilience. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon is joined by Matt Sandoval, CEO of Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona,

Volunteer spotlight: Archana Gurudu

We share a big shout-out to our volunteer extraordinaire, Archana! Not only has she been a creative contributor in our marketing and social media efforts, but she's also generously donated proceeds from her greeting card business to Free Arts. Check out this segment on CBS 3 News. Archana, your future is as bright as your impact!
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