Access Via Exposure (AVE) is a youth-focused arts education organization led by San Francisco native artist and educator, Jarrel Philips. AVE’s purpose is to build bridges and foster healthy relationships via experiential learning opportunities that cultivate positive youth development. Through an array of engaging activities that involve movement, creativity, play & performance, Capoeira, powerful storytelling and curated experiences, youth participants will gain a deeper connection to self and enriched interpersonal connection.AVE is preparing the next generation to be in the driver’s seat by experiencing a nurturing environment that will build them up and connect them.

AVE is also a space for youth, families and teachers to express themselves physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually through storytelling and movement.

AVE is all about family (our first community) and the youth (the heart of every family). At AVE we believe in creating opportunities for both immersion and proximity for youth of all backgrounds– especially Black & Brown youth, children with special needs and LGBTQ youth.

Clients & Collaborations:

SFUSD

SF MOMA

Ruth Asawa School of the Arts

Richmond Neighborhood Center

Don Fisher Boys & Girls Club of San Francisco

City College of San Francisco

San Francisco Public Library

San Francisco State University

The Bayview Opera House

Zaccho Dance Theater

Hope Mohr Dance

ODC Dance Commons

Prescott Circus Theater

Suns of Cayuga

The Hamlin School

Children’s Day School

The Gritty City Repertory

Katherine Delmar Burke School

Circus Center

Project Commotion

YouthCares

Growth and Learning Opportunities (GLO)

Rice and Beans Cooperative

150 Parker Elementary