AURWAY is
a network of emerging and professional artists dedicated to the pursuit, creation, and presentation of art, that highlights the experiences of black and brown people.
we are committed to using the arts to bring people together and facilitate meaningful dialogue on important issues facing our community. Through a variety of programs including educational workshops, public performances, and community partnerships, we offer a platform for artists and art-lovers to come together and explore innovative and unconventional approaches to art-making and performance. No matter your background or experience, we welcome you to join us in this effort to make a positive impact through the power of art.
Our dedication lies in harnessing the arts as a potent tool for change and comprehension. We embrace various art forms, spanning from musical theatre to visual art, poetry to dance, each serving as a catalyst for profound contemplation, recovery, and education. Welcoming both performers and audience members, we embark on a journey of personal development and enlightenment, delving into perspectives, realities, and history that inspire our creations. Together, we aim to utilize the fervor and fervency of the arts to shape a better, more interconnected, and compassionate world.
“One of the sweetest memories I recall, was being able to greet little black girls after the show ended, and hearing them say that they see themselves in me, that they see themselves on stage and that served as a striking reminder that representation always matters…”
Erica Philpot, on playing Alyse in Something like a Fairytale, National Black Theater Festival 2017.
Black art is important because it is conceived with hope and pain. The pain gives it the authenticity, and the hope gives it the power. That’s what Aurway is…”
-Jeremiah Trusty
