Our mission is to foster, promote and advance a fun, cool artistic environment in Southport.

Mission Statement

Up Your Arts is a non-profit organization founded in 2017 to support and enhance the creative and performing arts throughout the greater Southport area.

Our mission is to foster, promote and advance a fun, cool artistic environment in Southport.

Vision Statement

Our vision is to expand the perception of Southport from its historic identification as a 'quaint fishing village' to that of a community where people experience exceptional arts, culture and live music.

Up Your Arts wants everyone else to see what we see - that Southport is the coolest coastal art community IN THE WORLD!

UYA Core Values:

Nurturing

We help artists grow in their confidence and their art

UYA Core Values:

Supportive

We provide artists with safe spaces so they can focus on their creativity

UYA Core Values:

Connective

We help fill the gaps to connect education, artists and audiences

UYA Core Values:

Genuine

We stay true to the heart and spirit of Southport

UYA Core Values:

Fun

We emphasize the joy of making and experiencing art

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We can't make our vision a reality without your support. Just $10/month makes a difference. Become a member of Up Your Arts today!

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