Every future starts with an open door.
Wings of Medellín brings together creative learning, mentorship and community care for vulnerable and homeless youth. Dance, music and visual art connect children with professional role models and a path toward belonging.
Art is not a luxury. It is infrastructure for resilience.
Villalobos International Arts Center
A shared home for the arts
Our vision for shared creative spaces supports all three initiatives: a place for learning, rehearsal, mentorship and international collaboration. The mission travels with the community, rather than depending on one permanent address.
What your support makes possible
Dance & music education led by working professionals
Visual arts programs
Healthy meals & nutrition
Mentorship and creative guidance
Business mentorships that help artists build sustainable careers
Teaching roles — the youth we serve return as instructors
USA ↔ Colombia
Two countries. Opportunity in both directions.
Villalobos Performing Arts Association connects local and international artists and youth through teaching, mentorship, performances and cultural exchange between the USA and Colombia, with connections across South America.
USA → Colombia
Visiting choreographers, musicians and educators share practice, teach and collaborate with local partners.
Colombia → USA & beyond
Colombian artists share their culture and pursue performance, learning and exchange opportunities. Returning mentors keep the circle growing.
Before you give
Questions before you give
04 · Make the next chapter possible
Your preferred initiative. Our shared mission.
Choose the initiative closest to your heart. Your gift supports its work within a connected artistic ecosystem. Campaign credit recognizes who brought a supporter—not a personal payment to an artist.
DonateVillalobos Performing Arts Association is fiscally sponsored by Fractured Atlas, a 501(c)(3) public charity. U.S. gifts made through Fractured Atlas are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.