Through the power of the arts, Dreams of Hope provides the region’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, asexual, and allied (LGBTQA+) youth a welcoming environment to grow in confidence, express themselves, and develop as leaders. Their creative contributions educate audiences, build awareness, and increase acceptance.

Our Vision.

Dreams of Hope sees a future where LGBTQA+ and all youth are nurtured, have freedom of expression, and live in communities that embrace them.

Our Core Values.

• All youth deserve respect.
• All people are creative.
• Creative expression connects people.
• Open dialogue is a foundation for empathy and peace.
• Multidisciplinary arts develop the entire person.

Our Goals.

• Creating a safe and accepting environment for all youth.
• Providing an interactive environment where youth create art with professional artists.
• Encouraging diverse populations to create art about their life experiences.
• Educating audiences on issues facing sexual and gender minorities.