Philosophy
“Romantic art is the fuel and the spark plug of a man’s soul; its task is to set a soul on fire and never let it go out”. (Ayn Rand, The Romantic Manifesto).

Motto

Opening the gates to imagination, intelligence, creativity & fantasy.

Vision
The Arts & Minds Center is a vibrant arts center influenced by the rich cultural diversity of the Miami-Dade community, where the gates to imagination, intellect, fantasy and creativity are wide open, and where the arts are advanced through education, professional artistic expression and the interaction that takes place between them. A place where talented high school students and their teachers develop a solid academic curriculum and artistic sensibilities in dance, music, poetry, drama, prose and painting, igniting within them a fire of excellence that will bum throughout their lifetime.

Mission
The Arts & Minds Center contributes to the rich cultural texture of the Coconut Grove community by offering a diverse presentation of artistic disciplines where knowledge and creativity go hand in hand. There is interaction between the educational and the professional world and an expectation that teachers are learners too. All learners will participate through a rich curriculum in academics, and professional presentations of the fine arts deepening knowledge and integrating abilities.

Methodology
The Center’s priority is to serve the community in which we live and work with a goal of creating a long lasting identity at a time when everything seems to be changing continuously.

The Academy of Arts & Minds Performing Arts Charter High School is designed as an institute for academic and practical development of the visual and performing arts. Its educational program is based on a solid academic base coupled with superlative artistic training and creative development providing students with a sound foundation for a professional career in the arts.

The curriculum is designed to spark the creative talent and develop the academic and artistic skills of students interested in a career in the arts, preparing them for college and the modem world as practicing artists.

The educational program is organized to provide a well rounded high school education that encourages creative growth and develops skills with comprehensive curriculum, studios, workshops, master classes, internships, residencies with arts companies, and collaborative cross-disciplinary projects that prepares the student for college admission.

Students are encouraged to explore the full range of their disciplines in an educational environment that promotes academic and artistic development with excellence and to learn form the professional experience. The curriculum is set in a personalized atmosphere designed for the student to attain mastery in traditional artistic forms while stimulating creativity and developing artistic skills. The curriculum also incorporates development of practical business skills related to the arts.

Abanico Theater focuses on academic activities during the day and professional theatrical, visual and musical presentations during the night and on weekends. Professional artists, in all disciplines, present their creations to the public and interact with the Academy’s students generating a unique educational experience for the teacher and the learner.

Cucina Creativa is our cafeteria/restaurant with a very creative way of preparing good food that delights the senses with a nightly visual and musical experience on the giant screen to make visitors relax and disconnect. Cucina Creativa’s commitment is to always serve impeccable fresh and healthy food creatively prepared in generous but not overfilling portions, at a reasonable price.