ARTS ON THE HORIZON INC
Theatre for Children 0-6 years old in Northern Virginia
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Creative Drama classes and camps
Creative drama classes and camps for children ages 3-6 which help to enhance gross and fine motor skills; assist in the development of language skills; and encourage cooperation, self-confidence and sharing.
Performances for children ages 2-6
Nonverbal, interactive performances for children ages 2-6 featuring live music.
Performances for children ages 0-2
Nonverbal, interactive performances for babies and young toddlers featuring sounds and objects
Stories on the Horizon classes for children ages 9 months to 2.5 years
Help your little one discover the magic of theatre through stories, music and movement! This interactive story time will encourage your child to practice new vocabulary, build listening skills, and acclimate to being part of a group. The stories and songs we introduce, will have your 1-3 year old bouncing along on their feet! In the second part of the class, we encourage children to freely explore open-ended props and toys to enhance the creative experience they will have with us!
Free afterschool programs in Alexandria City Public Schools
Arts on the Horizon offers free creative drama afterschool programs in Alexandria City Public Schools in grades K-2
Touring performances for children ages 0-5
Arts on the Horizon offers touring performances to daycare facilities, preschools, and libraries in the DC metro area
Where we work
Awards
Nominated for the John Aniello Award for Outstanding Emerging Theatre Company 2016
Helen Hayes Awards / theatrewashington
Nominated for Outstanding TYA production 2018
Helen Hayes Awards
Nominated for Outstanding TYA production 2019
Helen Hayes Awards
Nominated for Outstanding TYA Production 2020
Helen Hayes Awards
50 for 50 Arts Inspiration Award - Emerging Organizations 2018
Virginia Commission for the Arts
Affiliations & memberships
Theatre for Young Audiences/USA (TYA/USA)
Americans for the Arts
External reviews
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How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We act on the feedback we receive
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, The people we serve tell us they find data collection burdensome, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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ARTS ON THE HORIZON INC
Board of directorsas of 05/17/2023
Shawn Bates
Savonia Vassel
Brandon Cochenour
Ryan Barton
Kate Comfort
Julio Ramirez
Leslie Malone
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
Transgender Identity
Sexual orientation
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Disability
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Equity strategies
Last updated: 05/17/2023GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more
- We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
- We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
- We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
- We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.