Villalobos International Arts Foundation
A U.S.-based nonprofit initiative supporting artists, youth arts access, and cultural exchange between the USA and Colombia.
Villalobos Performing Arts Association · Fiscally sponsored by Fractured Atlas, a 501(c)(3) public charity.
Explore Our Work01 · Our mission
The Villalobos International Arts Foundation is a U.S.-based nonprofit initiative committed to expanding access to arts education, supporting working artists, and building cross-cultural creative exchange.
We help support and activate programs that use dance, music, and the performing arts as tools for transformation, healing, cultural preservation, and community development — both locally and internationally.
Villalobos International Arts Center
Art With Purpose. Impact With Structure.
Underserved Youth
Working Artists
Arts Education
Cultural Exchange
Community Creative Programs
02 · Three connected initiatives
Wings of Medellín opens doors through arts access and mentorship. Rescued Through Rhythm shares stories of healing. Born to Perform supports the academy’s next generation. Three connected journeys; your gift supports the initiative you choose.
A community-driven initiative where professional local and international artists, choreographers, instructors, and musicians give homeless and underprivileged youth access to the arts, healthy meals, mentorship, and a path forward.
Villalobos Performing Arts Association · Fiscally sponsored by Fractured Atlas, a 501(c)(3) public charity.
Read MoreWhere the streets offer only survival, art offers dignity and a future. An upcoming documentary initiative in development in creative collaboration with Frontline Film School, documenting the transformative power of dance, music, and art—connecting youth with mentorship and opportunities alongside local and international creative professionals.
Villalobos Performing Arts Association · Fiscally sponsored by Fractured Atlas, a 501(c)(3) public charity.
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Born to Perform exists to help ensure that talent is not limited by economic circumstance. Through competitions, training, storytelling, and mentorship, it helps young artists grow not only as performers, but as future creators, leaders, and cultural ambassadors.
Villalobos Performing Arts Association · Fiscally sponsored by Fractured Atlas, a 501(c)(3) public charity.
Read More03 · Beyond the stage
A place to feel seen. The discipline to keep growing. A mentor who sees what is possible. At Maria Prada Dance Academy, the work reaches far beyond a single performance.
Art is not a luxury. It is infrastructure for resilience, identity, and opportunity.
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Confidence, teamwork, discipline, leadership, creative thinking, mentorship, performance experience and cultural connection.
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Scholarships, teaching, creative careers, international exposure and long-term personal growth. Possibilities to pursue—not promises.
Villalobos Performing Arts Association · Fiscally sponsored by Fractured Atlas, a 501(c)(3) public charity.
USA ↔ Colombia
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.
Visiting choreographers, musicians and educators share practice, teach and collaborate with local partners.
Colombian artists share their culture and pursue performance, learning and exchange opportunities. Returning mentors keep the circle growing.
From the founder
As a former performing artist, I know what it takes to pursue a dream. I also know how much talent the world will never see simply because someone lacks the training, resources, mentorship, or opportunity to be seen.
I started the Villalobos Performing Arts Association (VPAA) because I believe the arts should never be a privilege reserved for those who can afford them.
— Christian Villalobos
Read the full letter →Practical support. Lasting possibilities. These are the program needs your gift helps address.
Opportunities for young artists to perform, learn and grow together.
Transport and coordination for performances and cultural exchange.
Performance essentials that help bring the work to the stage.
Arts education, professional instruction and consistent mentorship.
Documentary work that shares the community’s journeys with dignity.
Rehearsal, learning and collaboration in shared community spaces.
04 · Make the next chapter possible
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.
Donate NowVillalobos 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.
Before you give
05 · Join the mission
Join us as a volunteer, advisor, or member.
The Villalobos Performing Arts Association (VPAA) is expanding its leadership network and welcoming individuals who want to help shape the future of arts education, cultural exchange, and youth programs in the United States and Colombia.
Dance instructors, choreographers, musicians and artists teaching and creating with the next generation.
Experienced professionals providing strategic guidance in arts, nonprofit development, philanthropy, education, media, or international partnerships.
Local and international practitioners connecting communities through residencies, mentoring and performances in the USA and Colombia.
