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Mission

Harlem School of the Arts empowers youth to reach their full potential in the arts, education, and life, through interdisciplinary arts training that celebrates the rich complexity of their community.

Vision

Together we create and sustain an extraordinary and engaging place to discover the power of great art!

Values

HSA values inclusivity, artistic excellence, and community engagement, fostering a vibrant and supportive environment for students to explore their creative passions and reach their full potential

The Word of Our Founder

Dorothy Maynor

Dorothy Leigh Mainor, known as Dorothy Maynor, was an American soprano, concert singer, and the founder of the Harlem School of the Arts. Maynor is noted as the first African–American to sing at a presidential inauguration, performing at President Harry S. Truman’s inaugural gala in 1949.

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