A Reason To Survive (ARTS)

A Reason To Survive (ARTS) ARTS lifts young people to become confident, compassionate, and courageous community builders through the transformative power of creativity.

ARTS supports young people in reaching their full potential through creativity.

🎉 Earlier last month ARTS reached over 6K followers here on Instagram, making it the cherry on top for the end of our Sp...
06/17/2026

🎉 Earlier last month ARTS reached over 6K followers here on Instagram, making it the cherry on top for the end of our Spring session! 🌸

🙌🏼 We want to give a big Thank You to everyone – thank you for supporting, attending our ARTS events and programming, and tagging us in all the wonderful photos and videos you capture here at ARTS and beyond. None of this would be possible without you, and without the support of our partners, teaching artists, interns, and volunteers. ❤️

Again, thank you from the Team at ARTS! 🥰

06/04/2026

📆 Only one week until our first ARTS After Dark workshop, DIY Journal Collage! We'll be kicking off this summer series led by our amazing ARTS artist, Monet 🎨 📖

🎟️ We're also giving away 1 FREE drink voucher to the FIRST 5 ticket sales! So if you haven't already, make sure to reserve your ticket now (link in bio)🍷

https://www.areasontosurvive.org/arts-after-dark/diy-journal-collage

🏳️‍🌈 We are happy to announce Pride in our Neighborhoods / Orgullo en MNuestra Comunidad, an ARTS collaboration with tra...
06/04/2026

🏳️‍🌈 We are happy to announce Pride in our Neighborhoods / Orgullo en MNuestra Comunidad, an ARTS collaboration with transborder LGBTQ+ artists, activists, and experts taking place at the Front Gallery Arte + Cultura in San Ysidro Thursday June 25 from 5-7 pm. 📅

🗨 We'll get started with a bilingual panel discussion exploring q***r history across the San Diego-Tijuana borderlands region and finish up creating some art pieces together! 🎨

👥 Panel moderated by ARTS' People and Culture Coordinator Monica Banuelos will feature:

Liliana Hueso (Lenchas y Marimachas)
Nicole Verdés (Lambda Archives)
Nicolasa C (Lavanda C**T)
Oscar Soto Marbán (Archivo Histórico LGBTTTIQ+ Tijuana)

🔗 Register to save your spot in the art-making activity afterward. Supplies are limited.
www.givebutter.com/pride-in-our-neighborhoods (link in bio)

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🏳️‍🌈 Estamos felices de anunciar Orgullo en Nuestra Comunidad / Pride in our Neighborhoods, una colaboración de ARTS con artistas, activistas, y expertxs LGBTQ+ de la frontera, el próximo jueves 25 de junio de 5-7 pm en The Front Arte y Cultura.📅

🗨 Iniciaremos con un panel abordando la historia q***r de la región fronteriza de Tijuana - San Diego y terminaremos con un taller de arte colectivo.🎨

👥 El panel, moderado por Monica Bañuelos, People and Culture Coordinator de ARTS, incluye participaciones de:

Liliana Hueso (Lenchas y Marimachas)
Nicole Verdés (Lambda Archives)
Nicolasa C (Lavanda C**T)
Oscar Soto Marbán (Archivo Histórico LGBTTTIQ+ Tijuana)

🔗 Regístrate para guardar tu lugar en el taller de arte al terminar. Espacio limitado.
www.givebutter.com/pride-in-our-neighborhoods (enlace en la bio)

✨ Ending the series off is Prabal Gurung a designer who uses fashion to speak on identity, equality, and social issues.📍...
05/30/2026

✨ Ending the series off is Prabal Gurung a designer who uses fashion to speak on identity, equality, and social issues.

📍Born in Singapore and now based in New York, Prabal Gurung is a Nepalese American designer. His global background shapes the stories he tells through his work.

🧥 Gurung blends fashion with strong political messages. His designs often focus on immigration, feminism, and racial inclusion, while also celebrating different identities, body types, and cultures. He is known for his runway slogan shirts with messages like “The Future Is Female,” “This Is What a Feminist Looks Like,” and “I Am an Immigrant.”

📆 We’re excited to invite you to our ARTS After Dark Summer Series event! Join us on Friday, June 12th for our DIY Journ...
05/29/2026

📆 We’re excited to invite you to our ARTS After Dark Summer Series event! Join us on Friday, June 12th for our DIY Journal Collage workshop!

🎨 📖 Led by ARTS Teaching Artist, Monét Panza, we’ll learn how to use collage as a medium for reflection, introspection, and inspiration. Participants will decorate their own journal covers and be guided by prompts to engage deeply with journal collaging.
It’s going to be a fun evening, perfect for everyone, no matter your skill level. All materials will be provided, and there will be opportunities to purchase beer and wine. 🍻🍷

ARTS After Dark is a monthly 18+ art-making event where you can enjoy some music and drinks, while tapping into your creative side with exciting artist-led activities.

🎟️ The FIRST 5 ticket sales will receive a free drink voucher, so hurry and take advantage of this perk! Reserve your ticket now (link in bio):

https://www.areasontosurvive.org/arts-after-dark/diy-journal-collage

✨ Up next in our art series is Ani Liu, an artist who blends art and science to explore women’s rights, identity, and co...
05/26/2026

✨ Up next in our art series is Ani Liu, an artist who blends art and science to explore women’s rights, identity, and control over the body.

📍 Ani Liu is a Chinese-American artist whose work brings together installation, sculpture, biotech art, and textiles. She uses both traditional and scientific materials to tell complex and powerful stories.

🧬 Her projects often focus on reproductive justice and science ethics. In her Unborn Project, she looks at reproductive technology and questions who has control over women’s bodies. She also creates detailed embroidery pieces using human hair, connecting the body directly to her art. She uses art to help reclaim control over bodies and personal stories, while speaking out against systems that exclude and harm.

🌺 In observance of Memorial Day the ARTS Center will be closed on Monday the 25th. We will reopen on Tuesday the 26th. T...
05/25/2026

🌺 In observance of Memorial Day the ARTS Center will be closed on Monday the 25th. We will reopen on Tuesday the 26th. Thank you!

✨ Our next featured artist in our AAPI month series is Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya, an artist who uses public spaces to upl...
05/21/2026

✨ Our next featured artist in our AAPI month series is Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya, an artist who uses public spaces to uplift AAPI identity and respond to injustice.

📍 Born in Atlanta, Georgia and now based in New York City, Amanda is a Thai-Indonesian American artist and former designer. She chose to move away from traditional gallery spaces and create public art so her work is accessible to everyday people.

🎨 Known for her use of bold typography and bright colors, Amanda creates artwork that is both eye-catching and meaningful. During quarantine, she launched the “I Still Believe in Our City” campaign across New York City, responding to the rise in anti-Asian hate and promoting belonging and resilience. Her project “Beyond Curie” highlights women in STEM, bringing visibility to voices that are often overlooked. Her art turns public spaces into messages of strength, visibility, and empowerment.

🫟🎨The ARTS patio is more than just an outdoor area. It’s a key part of the ARTS Center and a gathering place for creativ...
05/20/2026

🫟🎨The ARTS patio is more than just an outdoor area. It’s a key part of the ARTS Center and a gathering place for creativity and connection. This spring we teamed up with volunteers from U.S. Bank to refresh this well-loved space. Led by our Volunteer and Intern Coordinator, Stephanie Rivas, the US Bank team rolled up their sleeves to paint, plant, and brighten the patio, making it even more welcoming for our community.🏘

💪Their dedication is a perfect example of how group volunteering brings people together to support spaces and programs that matter. Thank you, US Bank, for investing your time, energy, and heart in our community! ☺️

✍To learn more about the refresh, check out the blog post here: https://www.areasontosurvive.org/the-state-of-arts/arts-patio-refresh-partnering-with-us-bank-to-update-our-community-space

We are holding the and the Muslim community in our hearts following the tragic violence that occurred yesterday. We re...
05/20/2026

We are holding the and the Muslim community in our hearts following the tragic violence that occurred yesterday. We reject hate in all its forms, stand in solidarity with everyone impacted, and reaffirm our commitment to building a community rooted in safety, dignity, and care for all.

If you are able, consider supporting the victim and family support efforts and continuing to show up for one another with care, compassion, and respect.
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