Our Story
Founded in 2024 in Vancouver by high school students passionate about music, Speak with Arts is a non-profit organization.
We use the arts to create meaningful connection across generations, abilities, and cultures.
Our Programs
“Music is not just art—it is a bridge that brings warmth and strength between people.”
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Music Foundations: rhythm, melody, sound exploration
Music & Movement: motor coordination, imitation, sequencing
Social Music Games: turn-taking, cooperation, emotion expression
Music Appreciation: mood recognition and emotional awareness
Performance & Recording: confidence-building, used for fundraising
Summer Arts Camp: music + dance + visual arts integration
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Interactive Performances: familiar songs, sing-along
Music & Well-Being Research Sharing: accessible insights from psychology and neuroscience
Music Recommendation & Memory Recall
Relaxation Sessions: breathing, humming, guided relaxation
Seasonal Celebrations: Christmas, spring concerts, community events
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Promote cultural understanding through shared artistic performances.
Provide inclusive platforms for diverse arts to be heard and appreciated.
Use music and visual arts as universal languages that bridge cultural barriers.
Encourage community participation through collaborative performances and exhibitions.
Highlight traditional and modern arts forms from different cultural backgrounds
Recruitment
We are a platform for young people to give back through music.
Open to students in Grades 8–12:
Passionate about helping others and giving back to the community;
Patient and empathetic;
Willing to interact with neurodiverse groups;
Areas of Contribution:
Music performance, singing, composition, conducting, and recording;
Visual design, website maintenance, volunteer coordination, and day-to-day operations；
Responsible and committed to attending rehearsals and events regularly;
What began as a passion project has evolved into something more. We’re proud of where we’ve been and even more excited for what’s ahead.
What sets us apart is the way each program evolves. We listen to the communities we work with, reflect on what we observe, and adapt future programs around what we learn.