About Us

SAAC has a 3-prong strategic approach to drive social impact through our creative collective community and social impact partners for the communities we serve. 1) Art becomes an integral part of the impact of social issues that change public policy and systems for every initiative that we foster and collectively collaborate with. 2) Design and execute programs that improve artists', artivists', and creators existing discipline, increasing opportunities in economic and community development and knowledge production; and 3)  Collaborate with community-based arts organizations and advocacy-based corporations focused on equity and inclusion of the arts and creative economy on projects, initiatives, and campaigns that uplift artivism as a change agent to address social issues.

•  2022 Facilities Grant - DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities
• 2014, 2015, and 2018 East of the River Grant for Media Arts Training Program 
• 2016 Sponsor of First High School 48-Hour Film Project produced by Straight No Chaser Films and supported by The Humanities Council Office of Motion Picture and Television Development 
• 2013 DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Community Grant Recipient for The Black L.U.V. Festival 
• 2005 Mayor Arts Awards Finalist for Excellence in the Arts 

Co-Founder and Board President, Karen R. Baker talks about the history of Social Art and Culture and some of the important events and programs we deliver.