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We work across five interconnected areas where, we have seen, the arts deliver measurable, lasting change.
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Economic
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Environmental
Sustainability
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The Arts Powering
PEOPLE + PLANET
"Opus 1 Foundation serves artists in New York and around the world, with an emphasis on finding creative ways to spur social change.
Each program is designed to have a high impact on the target population, while still providing opportunities for artists to express themselves through music, dance, theater and other forms of art.
The Everyone is an Artist program engages individuals and organizations in the arts, creating professional and educational programs for diverse individuals in New York and across the United States. The foundation's work does not only support artists in attaining greater educational and employment opportunities but to also make the arts more accessible for constituents and citizens of this nation.
I am pleased to endorse this program and the important work of this organization."
Kirsten Gillibrand
United States Senator
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Our initiatives focus on delivering meaningful & measurable multi-year outcomes that benefit individuals and communities worldwide.
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EVERYONE IS AN ARTIST
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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EDUCATION
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HEALTH + WELL-BEING
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
MUSIC OF THE HEART
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EDUCATION
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HEALTH + WELL-BEING
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We believe creativity is one of the most powerful forces for change.
The arts do more than reflect the world as it is. They shape the way we see it — and, ultimately, the way we choose to change it.
Across culture, business, government, and philanthropy, a new generation of creative changemakers is challenging the assumptions that have defined how progress is made. They are building new institutions, reimagining economies, strengthening communities, and creating new ways forward.
Because some of the world's most important breakthroughs begin not with an answer, but with the ability to imagine something different.
The artist, the entrepreneur, the policymaker, the investor, the community leader — they share a common impulse: to see possibility where others see limitation, and to turn that possibility into action.
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• Abed Al Kadiri
2030 The New Creative Age
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These next years are crucial.
We must change the narrative on our world to one that is hopeful.
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Opus 1 Foundation believes that every individual has the power to transform our world for good. Through the transformative power of the arts, we address the interconnected challenges of our time — from environmental sustainability and climate resilience to social equity, cultural preservation, and human flourishing.
We see the arts as a vital force for inspiring meaningful change, activating creative solutions, and building bridges across divides. Rooted in the conviction that every act — big or small — matters, we harness creative innovation and community engagement to uplift marginalized voices, foster deeper understanding, and create measurable, scalable impact that heals our planet and strengthens our shared humanity.
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Extraordinary work requires extraordinary people.
