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Esther Productions, Inc Art Enablers

 Esther Productions, Inc Art Enablers was one of the supporters for a visual art workshop that I conducted in the past at Potter's House which took place in 2016.

Esther Productions, Inc. is dedicated to using a variety of vehicles—traditional and nontraditional—to develop communities throughout the United States and Europe. It was created in 2004 by Jonetta Rose Barras,  award-winning journalist and author of Whatever Happened to Daddy’s Little Girl? For more information about Esther Productions, Inc, please visit estherproductionsinc.com.


"Esther Productions Inc Art Enablers believe the arts are critical to individual and communal development. They nurture the soul and stimulate the mind. They also can be key economic drivers, bringing material and spiritual wealth to suffering or underserved communities. Since its inception, Esther Productions Inc. has either produced or sponsored programs in the visual, literary and performing arts.

Art Enablers workshops often are led by professional artists. Genre specific instruction is provided in an intimate environment. The goal is to create a new crop of talented artists who can revitalize select genres. The performances and special events Esther Productions Inc. sponsors are designed to expand the audience for the arts while building a continuing cadre of advocates and financial supporters.

All programs are presented in partnership with other organizations and companies."

​This was one of the programs that Esther Productions Inc presented to the public in the past.

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