Student orientation is in full swing at Artists Institute! This Monday in Jacmel, we welcomed over 100 of the most talented young Haitian artists, filmmakers, and musicians to our campus by the sea. We’re thrilled that by welcoming two full classes at both Ciné Institute and Audio Institute, the Artists Institute campus is humming at full capacity for the very first time. Over the next two years our students will study, work, and create new stories together. Empowering local storytellers and revolutionizing Haiti’s creative economy, we believe arts education is the key to innovation. Get ready for exciting new films, music videos, and much more.

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A TV and film producer, Dana has been working with APJ since it’s inception in 2009. She worked on the Academy Award-winning film “Crash,” “In the Valley of Elah,” and the TV series “The Black Donnellys,” among other productions.  After the earthquake in Haiti, Dana helped produce the “We Are The World 25th Anniversary” video to help raise money for the devastated region. She worked with the board of directors and staff to devise the founding principles and continues to create long-term strategies to ensure the children of Haiti receive the education they deserve.

I’m an artist for:

hope and infinite possibilities.

I’m driven by:

knowledge and discovery.

I’m inspired by:

people who stand up for what is right no matter the difficulty or consequence.

I hope Haiti:

and its people, through education, will encounter no limits in pursuing their dreams and inspiring change.

I believe education can:

transform lives and empower future generations.

There are so many interesting, talented people who come from all over the globe and through our doors here at Artists for Peace and Justice. Their adventures, diverse perspectives, and commitment to social good make up an integral part of our work bringing access to education and healthcare to the children of Haiti. United by a passion for the arts, a belief in the transformative power of education, and a love for travel, we’re excited to introduce three new stellar interns to our New York office: Meaghan our Graphic Design Intern from Auckland, New Zealand; Ines our Development Intern from Madeira, Portugal; and Anna our Social Media Intern from Long Valley, New Jersey. Fun fact: Two of our interns speak Chinese, one’s learning Swahili, and they all have sweet tattoos. Welcome to Team APJ!

I’m an artist for:

truth and awareness.
– Anna

giving everybody a chance.
– Ines

creative and open expression.
– Meaghan

I’m driven by:

faith.
– Anna

positive change.
– Ines

passion.
– Meaghan

I’m inspired by:

the resilience and faith I see in others.
– Anna

small acts of kindness.
– Ines

compassion.
– Meaghan

I hope Haiti:

can educate each generation in ways that will help lift Haiti out of poverty and become a strong self-sustainable and peaceful nation.
– Anna

can fully express and display their potential and their achievements.
– Ines

can preserve its culture and identity in the face of change.
– Meaghan

I believe education can:

give people the ability to empower themselves and the people around them.
– Anna

unlock the golden door of freedom, turn mirrors into windows and move Haiti from the darkness to the light.
– Ines

positively impact every aspect of a nation’s well-being.
– Meaghan

Ready to make a difference? Join our teams in Haiti, New York, and Toronto!