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Centering Community in Arts and Culture

At 21 Dreams, our programs are rooted in the belief that the arts are a powerful tool for cultural connection, social impact, and community transformation.

The Good People Tribe (GPT) is an arts and culture initiative that fosters vibrance and inclusivity, centering community at the heart of artistic expression. We believe in the transformative power of the arts to inspire, connect, and drive positive social change. This work is designed to create meaningful opportunities for engagement, exploration, and dialogue while examining themes of culture, community, justice, and social change.

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#PUBLICARTS MGM

A public art and mural campaign that brings storytelling to walls, streets, and shared spaces. Projects celebrate local voices and promote visibility across the city.

COMMUNITY EXHIBITIONS

ARTIST RESIDENCY

An annual residency connecting BIPOC artists from the South to collaborate, explore, and preserve culture. The program is the foundation for our "Great Migration Project" and features interdisciplinary artistic engagement in Montgomery.

Social Impact

ARTIST EMPOWERMENT

COMMUNITY BUILDING

Connect. Create. Communities.

A placemaking initiative focused on community revitalization, remembrance, and neighborhood-based creative collaboration. Past projects include the Rebirth of Peacock Tract.

Social Impact

CULTURAL DIALOGUES

Cultural Art Exhibitions

Local and regional exhibitions exploring themes of identity, social awareness, and creative heritage. Collaborations with Alabama State University, MAP360, and others.

Social Impact

ARTIST EMPOWERMENT

COMMUNITY EXHIBITIONS

Rhythm & Rhyme

A performance series featuring local musicians, poets, and storytellers. Designed to build community through the performing arts and foster cultural exchange.

COMMUNITY PERFORMANCES

Under The Influence Podcast

Under The Influence is a podcast series filmed before a live audience to foster direct artist and public engagement.

COMMUNITY BUILDING

Public Engagement

@WeCreate ChangeAL

A collaborative initiative that activates spaces and utilizes art installations to examine several social and political issues impacting Alabama.

Social Impact

CULTURAL DIALOGUES

ARTWERX

A visual arts instructional program designed to provide for and expose military-connected individuals to the calming nature of art in a non-clinical, community setting.

COMMUNITY BUILDING

Social Impact

Art Gallery Internship

Interns learned the business of operating a non-profit arts organization, grassroots community building, and executing mission-driven programming.

Artist Education

COMMUNITY BUILDING

Art Walk Series

A bi-monthly engagement series, Art Walks gave city artists a platform to display and sell their work in public spaces.

Public Engagement

Downtown Open-Air Artist Market

An extension of the Art Walk Series, this weekly artist market transformed underutilized public spaces into vibrant creative hubs.

Public Engagement

ARTIST EMPOWERMENT

Flight of Arts

Held annually in October, Flight of Arts was a multi-day citywide celebration of the arts in honor of National Arts & Humanities Month.

COMMUNITY BUILDING

The Art of Storytelling: From Script to Screen

This program will guide participants through the full journey of filmmaking—from story development to post-production.

Man in mask stands by colorful mural with bold graphics and portraits, wearing a t-shirt, in an urban setting.
People stand at a table outdoors displaying art or crafts on a sunny day.
Artist painting outdoors with vibrant artwork in the background.
Outdoor community event with people gathering, sitting on the ground, and listening to a speaker near a building.
Smiling person holding colorful painting with pink ribbon, sitting at a table in an art class setting.
Panel discussion with five people seated on stage, engaging in conversation.
Person playing guitar outdoors, wearing a red shirt, seated with a microphone.
Person smiling with colorful lights, outdoors, evening setting.
Panel discussion filmed in gallery, audience seated, cameras recording, portraits on walls, casual setting.
Person viewing wall art in a gallery; includes text and graphic designs in frames.

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Every mural, performance, and exhibition is made possible through community support. Your donations, time, and partnership allow us to expand access to the arts and empower more artists in Montgomery and beyond.

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Your support fuels creativity, strengthens community, and makes art accessible to all. Whether you’re an individual, business, or community partner, there’s a way to get involved.

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Empowering artists, amplifying culture, driving change.

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info@21dreamsmgm.org | 3966 Atlanta Hwy #222
Montgomery, AL 36109

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get involved

Your support fuels creativity, strengthens community, and makes art accessible to all. Whether you’re an individual, business, or community partner, there’s a way to get involved.

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
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other ways to support

Your gift helps fund exhibitions, youth programs, and public art.

stay connected

Follow us on social media for updates on upcoming programs and events.

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