Our Approach

Overview:

MISSION STATEMENT 

House of Dreams Creative Arts exists to ignite imagination, elevate voices, and cultivate confident, creative thinkers through transformative arts education.
We create a safe, inclusive, and diversity-driven space where youth and families explore their gifts, heal through expression, and build the courage to dream boldly and live purposefully. 

 

THE FOUR PILLARS OF HOUSE OF DREAMS 

  1. Creative Expression as Healing
    We believe the arts are more than performance—they’re pathways to healing, identity, and truth-telling. Every program is designed to nurture the soul and inspire hope. 
  1. Excellence in Practice
    From our curriculum to our community partnerships, we hold ourselves to the highest standard of preparation, presentation, and professionalism. 
  1. Community & Collaboration
    We are better together. We foster a culture of belonging, teamwork, and shared storytelling that builds bridges across backgrounds and generations. 
  1. Inclusive & Diversity-Driven Culture
    We celebrate and uplift every voice, honoring the richness that comes from varied identities, perspectives, and lived experiences. 

VISION STATEMENT 

To build a world where every child, teen, and creative soul—regardless of background—has the tools, confidence, and space to transform their story through the power of the arts. 

We envision a creative community where imagination becomes action, diversity becomes strength, and every dream gets a chance to shine. 

CULTURE STATEMENT 

At House of Dreams Creative Arts, we lead with joy, creativity, and radical inclusion.
We are a vibrant, affirming, and forward-thinking environment where collaboration is celebrated, voices are uplifted, and people feel safe to show up as their full selves. Our culture thrives on mutual respect, high standards, a deep love for the arts, and a shared commitment to building something bigger than ourselves. We laugh loud, dream big, and deliver excellence. 

CORE VALUES 

  1. Creativity with Purpose
    We use the arts to express, empower, educate, and transform—not just to entertain. 
  1. Equity in Action
    We design every space, curriculum, and interaction with equity at the center—so all students and staff feel represented, respected, and uplifted. 
  1. Bravery in Expression
    We celebrate risk-taking, vulnerability, and storytelling. We believe courage fuels creativity. 
  1. Community Over Competition
    We thrive together. Our programs are built on collaboration, connection, and shared celebration. 
  1. Accountability with Grace
    We hold ourselves to high standards while leading with compassion, empathy, and a growth mindset. 
  2. Joy as Resistance
    We believe creating joy in inclusive, affirming spaces is an act of justice. Fun is not optional—it’s essential. 

Meet the Team

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Lawrence Thompson

Executive Director

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LaKimbra Arrington

Assistant Director