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At Impact Arts, we transform lives and communities by providing accessible, high-quality arts education and experiences. Whether you're a budding artist, a passionate educator, or a community supporter, our programs empower creativity, foster inclusivity, and build lifelong connections.
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MISSION & VALUES
DEIRA & Anti-Racism Commitment
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2025–2026 AT A GLANCE
Summer Stock Austin
90+ young artists
5,700+ patrons
Two full-scale musicals + Sneak Peek
Six accessible performances
McCullough Theatre / Texas Performing Arts
Heller Awards
Thousands of high school students
45+ schools reached across programs
Bass Concert Hall
Jimmy Awards representatives
Texas Arts Project
83 campers
Ages 9–18
Career Development
8 school-year arts administration interns
Approximately 20 SSA summer interns
Accessibility
ASL
Audio Description
Sensory-Friendly
Spanish Interpretation
Reduced-cost access
Our Journey
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2003 & 2005
Texas Arts Project begins as a program of St. Stephen's Episcopal School and Summer Stock Austin begins as a program of St. Edward's University
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2014
Heller Awards for Young Artists begin as the Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards as part of the Long Center and TAP and SSA join LC EDU
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2020
Impact Arts, Inc. a 501c3 nonprofit Is founded, and SSA, TAP, CAP become programs of IA. GAHSMTA Is renamed after Mary Ann and Andrew Heller - Heller Awards for Young Artists
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2021
Impact Arts, Inc. becomes an official company