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A TOOL FOR WELLNESS, CROSS-CULTURAL CONNECTION, AND EMPOWERMENT.

This is Nova Arts Hub.

Nova Arts Hub is a space for community members to explore art as a tool for wellness, cross-cultural connections, and community empowerment. In doing this, we host a variety of events and projects- ranging from place-making outdoor art displays, ongoing programs, ethical storywork programs with international artists, storytelling events, youth projects, trainings, and more.

Whether you're an artist looking for a gathering space, an event planner needing rental space with a purpose, or an organization looking for additional training/workshops, all are welcome.

A NEW MODEL FOR FINANCING

Nova Arts Hub envisions a new way of financing this work, stepping away from solely non-profit structures that rely on government funding, as well as the commodification of services through a traditional business model.

Nova Arts Hub relies on the support of local businesses, organizations, and sponsorships to do this work. Because of this, our work happens as long as it relevant and valued by our local communities.

Sponsorships have taken many forms, from direct donations, sponsoring specific programs, or finding reciprocal partnerships to make this happen.

Did you know that sponsorships can be considered a tax write off? Let's work together to find a way to keep our economy systems within our local communities!

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Why 'Nova'?

A nova is a strong increase of brightness of a star. Also known as a "new star", it is a star that was once too dim to be seen by the naked eye and suddenly becomes one of the brightest objects in the sky.

"The name Nova was chosen through a conversation with my grandmother. At the very beginning of Nova Arts Hub, my Nana came to the physical location and sat there as I told her all my dreams for the space. I told her about how I wanted to create a space for people from different cultures to empower one another (and our communities) through art. I wanted a space where marginalized communities could exchange our stories of resistance, connect our cultures, and use art as a tool in activism and healing. She paused, looked at her phone for a moment, and said, 'What about this?'

On her phone was a beautiful photo of a star and the meaning of Nova. It immediately clicked... Nova. Like a nova, our cultures and identities have been dormant, resting in the stars until the day that they can become safe enough to shine brightly again. Our stories have never disappeared. All our stories have been waiting for the world to be ready to carry them again.

Today is that day. Collectively, we will use art to create a world where all of our cultures can shine brightly once again."

-Lajah Warren, Nova Arts Hub Founder

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