MISSION STATEMENT

Art Above Ground is a non-profit organization supporting culture shifting Public Art initiatives worldwide that are provocative, interactive, INCLUSIVE, and above all, playful. our work speaks in a universal, visceral language to kids of all ages, in order to reach across cultures and borders, becoming a catalyst for social inquiry, conversation, and change. aBOVE ALL, AAG provides a fertile space for creativity To Grow.

“As a child, sitting at my parents’ table, watching my mother cry over her food—in AN attempt to make her happy, I took a bowl of pasta and turned it over on my head. my father erupted like a volcano, and my mother gushed with laughter. That action formed me.

food is perishable. It’s alive. It’s decaying. It has smells and it evokes my past, present, and future AT Once. food is my art. and Art changes the way we see things.”

-Cosimo Cavallaro

“Where there is convention, there must also be challenge. Cosimo’s visions push me beyond preconceived limitations, showing me a stronger part of myself. I believe Artists and arts education are powerful motivators for progress, they shine a light on important issues and inspire us to take action, motivating positive change, strengthening us and our communities.”

Nelson Mandela proclaimed, “There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.” We can apply his insightful understanding to become advocates for arts education. We need to encourage creative collaboration between the arts, social impact and education. Our actions can lead us to a healthier, positive society. 

-Sarah Cavallaro