Helping the youth discover healing

through the arts, mentorship and 

real-world life experiences

THE PERFORMANCE ACADEMY

"learning TO BE CREATIVE
saved my life"

AFTER SCHOOL
PROGRAMS
Our after school program focuses on 8 artists elements.
OUR
EVENTS
Live events, workshops and wellness classes offered on our campus
WORK READINESS
+ PREVENTION pROGRAMS
Job readiness, resilience & literacy though poetry
ARTISTIC
CAMPS
Spring and Summer Camps focused on the creative arts

NATIONAL ARTISTS AND YOUTH TALENT SHOWCASES

TRUTH & PROOF
Arts Open mic LIVE IN THE BLACK BOX

Mission:

Inspire, cultivate, and transform youth through art, education & mentorship.

CHRIS CLARK

Learn from Jacksonville’s own Celebrity Teaching Artist. Unlock your creative power in our next session.

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"...I didn't want to just talk about making a difference..."

Founder of The Performance Academy, Kathryn McAvoy talks about how the dream became a reality 15 years ago. 

Vision:

Create a safe space for youth to discover their unique gift to build confidence, courage, and conviction.