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Mission of World Arts West
Founded in 1978, World Arts West is a nationally-recognized leader in advocating for cultural arts communities. Serving the largest multicultural dance and music network in the United States, we are a wraparound cultural artist service provider based in San Francisco, serving as a hub for comprehensive capacity-building artist services. World Arts West pioneered the first city-sponsored multicultural dance festival in the USA. Now in our 45th year, we continue this legacy of presenting a vital platform for cultural artists to build recognition, visibility and intersectional solidarity.   

Vision of World Arts West
World Arts West’s long-term vision is to build a sustainable future for the world dance community by being the national thought leader, presenter, advocate, and service provider for the largest world dance network in the United States. World Arts West aims to work with artists, organizations, and communities to increase cultural competence and understanding as a foundational base for social justice. ​
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Photo By: Mark Shigenaga from the 2022 World Arts West Dances In The Park

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • About >
      • Mission & Vision
      • Program Pillars
      • Staff & Board
      • Press & News
  • Live Performances
    • Annual Festival >
      • 2025 WAW Dance Festival >
        • 2025 WAWDF FAQ's
      • 2024 WAW Dance Festival
      • 2023 WAW Dance Festival >
        • The Artists
        • Festival Team and Funders
      • 2022 WAW Dance Series >
        • WAW Dances in the Park >
          • The Artists
        • First Sundays at the Presidio
      • 2021 SFEDF Film
      • Festival Program Books
  • Artist Service Programs
    • Career Pathways Roundtable
    • Professional Development Workshops
    • Special Artist Commissions >
      • Migrations
      • 5th Quarter Bantaba
      • Ipat a Kadsakay
  • Visibility & Advocacy
    • Visibility & Advocacy
  • support
    • Donate
    • Funders and Partners
    • Contact Us