OPA values the strength of folkloric traditions, performing and
visual arts to educate, celebrate diversity and promote self-expression. 

                                               

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OPA’s objectives in the arts:

1) Circus Arts
- Skill building, empowerment, increase of self-esteem, body awareness and strengthening to youth and adults through aerial arts, stilt walking, acrobatics, juggling and clowning.
2) Folkloric Traditions
- To rescue folkloric traditions and pass them on to younger generations in order to strengthen and unite communities, to empower elders and celebrate life.

3) Performing Arts
- To pass on information along with visual stimulation, performing educational material accessible to all.

4) Music
- To encourage and support musical groups and musicians in low-income communities and educate through music.

5) Visual Arts
- To support creative endeavors, challenging and sharpening the mind through the creative process of building giant
puppets, sculptures, paintings and urban murals with social and environmental themes.

6) Craft making
- To value, learn and teach local crafts.