Urban Arts Institute

Urban Arts Institute The Urban Arts Institute was established in 2007, but went into hiatus for several years and was re-established in early September 2010. www.arts2people.org

UAI now regularly serves nearly 300 young, often disadvantaged inner city residents aged 5-25 years, offering after-school dance, drama and music classes while at the same time keeping students on track with their regular school studies. UAI also offers Summer enrichment classes. The UAI runs several ongoing Programs Monday- Friday, serving about 250-300 young people per week. These include Dance

Classes, Studio Sound Engineering Classes, Hip Hop Workout Classes, Krump Classes, and Piano Classes, in addition to academic after-school tutoring. The Asheville arts non-profit, Arts 2 People, is a fiscal sponsor of the UAI.

03/04/2022
04/14/2021

Michael L. Hayes, NCCPS, RE, Recovery Coach

Mr. Michael Hayes is a former offender who during his last prison sentence came to an understanding that his childhood trauma was the overlying issue of his underlying problems.

While incarcerated, Michael was educated on Adverse Childhood Experiences. After being released in 2017, he was able to transition from the substance dependent, justice involved, anger driven person to the leader he is today. He is currently a Trauma-Informed, Resiliency-Focused, Peer Support Specialist who founded Umoja Health, Wellness, and Justice Collaborative, a Nonprofit organization that was founded in Asheville NC in 2019 to address trauma, healing and resilience through creating a community of connections.

Michael shares his true authentic story with vulnerability, compassion, and empathy to influence others to seek healing.

Michael will be moderating the discussion entitled Lockdown: Pipeline to Prison and Disease on April 16, 2021 at Noon.

03/06/2019

What's up all of my UAI supporters.
We are preparing for the restart. Stay tuned.

05/24/2018

Hey young world.
The UAI is back in full effect.
I'll post details later this week.
Thank you for your support.

11/24/2017
01/10/2013
01/10/2013

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL. THIS IS GOING TO BE AN AMAZING YEAR FOR THE UAI....KEEP A LOOKOUT FOR UPCOMING EVENTS,

12/02/2012

UAI HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER DEC. 15th @ ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY MOVEMENT. 812 RIVERSIDE DRIVE.

11/07/2012

HELLO TO ALL OF THE FRIENDS WE HAVE MADE ON THIS PAGE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND REMARKS. WE HAVE ALOT OF GREAT THINGS COMING UP AND WE LOVE TO SHARE THEM WITH YOU. PLEASE STAY CONNECTED WITH US AS WE WILL SHARE OUR UPCOMING EVENTS WTIH YOU.

03/17/2012

We are having a Yard Sale and a Bake Sale today at our performing arts center, 144 Coxe Ave downtown. We are raising funds to help our kids travel to Florida to appear as guest performers at The Break The Stage South Florida Invitational Step Show. Come down and see us!

03/09/2012

Help the UAI create a permanent home for this amazing after school program inspiring at-risk youth to use creativity to change their lives

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73 Hansel Avenue
Asheville, NC
28801

Telephone

(828) 216-6915

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