With a focus on quality instruction and inclusion, Performing Arts Workshops – PAW INC. provides value and opportunities that celebrate the essential powers of arts education to enrich communities and illuminate our common humanity.
To engage the community in quality theatre that changes lives and to be recognized for organizational excellence producing quality performances in southwest Michigan.
To engage the public in a vibrant organization that promotes historical preservation, education and research that relates to Benton Harbor, St. Joseph and the surrounding region.
To provide training and education related to the glass arts and public access to art studios and galleries.
To support established and emerging artists and to enrich the surrounding community through a multi-disciplinary, collaborative and vibrant gathering place that nurtures, celebrates and promotes all creative arts.
To provide shelter and care for sick, homeless, abused, and unwanted animals, with utmost importance on adoption services for the animals in our care.
To offer a broad range of high-quality arts and education programming that nurtures cultural experience, participation and community engagement among residents and visitors of all ages and enhances the economic vitality of the region.
To operate and maintain the Silver Beach Carousel and Musem for the artistic, educational, and entertainment benefit of Berrien County residents and visitors.
Our vision is to be a destination orchestra dedicated to harnessing live music’s transformational power to foster creativity, promote joy and unite our community.
To provide safe, friendly, and positive social, educational, and recreational services for the 60+ citizens of our community.