International Performing Arts

International Performing Arts, Inc. has a mission to initiate, facilitate and implement programs that develop a deeper understanding of the traditional performing arts of the cultures of the world and their place in contemporary American society. International Performing Arts, Inc., a not-for-profit, 501 (c) 3 corporation, has a mission of promotin... g performing arts from cultures of the world through programs of study, research and presentation of traditional, emerging and new multi-cultural performing arts activities. The organization, with an international board of directors and advisors, furthers these purposes by: planning, researching and implementing cultural programs and activities to promote knowledge of multi-cultural performing arts. stimulating an interest in performing arts of various cultures and peoples of the world resulting in cross- cultural collaborations oftentimes, between American participants and artists from around the world. encouraging interested artists to participate in multi-cultural activities resulting in the creation of new works for the betterment of contemporary society. sponsor cultural programs, concerts, educational activities and international programs that further these goals. Goals Sustain on-going established programs of international cultural exchange including Summer Institute, KPA On Tour, Sounds of the World, Summer Sounds of the World and the Artist-In-Residence program. Develop new multi-cultural programs related to the needs of the local IPA urban community and home-base. Create the Black Rock Art Center, a multi-cultural art center for the creation and presentation, research and study of international arts activities. History In 1990, Joseph Celli had the opportunity to tour and perform throughout Korea with the Korean/American composer/komungo virtuoso Jin Hi Kim. On this trip he was struck by the profound richness of Korean traditional performing arts and the total lack of knowledge and understanding of them in the West. One of his performances was at the ...Read More