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HOME ABOUT DONATE CONTACT More The Academy of the Gifted Empowering Young Lives Through The Arts presents. OUR MISSION Our mission is to empower youth and young adults from economically disadvantaged communities with the education and hands on experience that will afford them the opportunity to follow a career path in the music arts and entertainment industry. By Incorporating career training mental health care and nutritional education we empower our scholars with the comprehensive life and career skills essential for their success. OUR PROGRAMS Research has shown that neighborhoods with more arts activity have lower felony rates and more effective local schools.