1WC mission is to foster health, wellness, and community connection across generations through shared access to the arts.
1WC mission is to foster health, wellness, and community connection across generations through shared access to the arts.
Vision: A vibrant community where access to the arts sparks creative expression, nurtures individual well-being, and strengthens our connection to one another.
1 World Creative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fostering multi-generational health, wellness, and community connection through shared access to the arts. We curate inclusive spaces where participants of all ages and abilities can thrive.
Our expanded programming integrates music as therapy with research-backed practices to support holistic health for people of all ages in Remo HealthRHYTHMS classes. These classes are especially beneficial for aging adults and those living with Parkinson’s Disease, the fastest-growing neurological disorder in the world. We partner with nonprofits Dance for PD® and Parkinson's Resources of Oregon, to bring these classes to senior living facilities in the Portland metro area.
These updated offerings, alongside our signature programs 1 World Chorus and The Big Up Music Show, provide meaningful opportunities for wellness and multigenerational community connections.
Our Scholarship Fund removes financial barriers so more people can participate in our programs. Your support directly funds drumming, chorus, music, and movement classes for youth, adults, and seniors who would otherwise be unable to attend.
Since 2009, 1 World Chorus has been our signature program. Our vibrant singing circle is now multigenerational instead of offered only for youth, and we welcome all experience levels. Join us to joyfully explore a diverse repertoire of folk songs from around the globe. Participants find their unique voices while experiencing the transformative power of music as a vehicle for personal and communal wellness.
Get on the waitlist for our next Chorus session in the Fall!
Remo HealthRHYTHMS is a research-backed group drumming program designed to promote well-being through rhythm-based experiences. Participants take part in a combination of guided dance, movement, drumming, and rhythm activities designed to support physical mobility, cognitive engagement, emotional well-being, and social connection
Get on the waitlist for our next Chorus session in the Fall!
1WC partners with nonprofits Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon and Dance for PD® (D4P)–already serving over 400 communities in 28 countries–to bring our Remo HealthRHYTHMS program to individuals living with Parkinson’s. By integrating Remo drumming methodology with D4P’s internationally-acclaimed dance program, we create an inclusive experience for people of all abilities to express themselves and regain mobility through the arts.an 400 other communities in 28 countries.
Learn how to bring our Drum & Dance program to your senior living facility or community center or where you can find a class near you!
York the Explorer is a new folk opera by Aaron Nigel Smith about the only black man who participated in the Corp of Discovery Expedition alongside Lewis & Clark. We offer a school residency and student matinee for this program.
The Big Up Music Show or
York Journal Project
The Big Up Show is an in-school and after-school skills training program designed for middle and high school students interested in multimedia and music production. During Big Up Show residencies, youth collaborate to produce segments for a children’s show, building hands-on experience in audio, video, and content creation, with a strong emphasis on music, storytelling, and peacebuilding.
Learn more about how you can bring our technology program to your school or community center.
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