​"Such an amazing gift you all are sharing with and teaching the kids of our community! The experiences you are providing them will not only be amazing memories they will cherish all of their lives, but will help shape their personalities and lives moving forward. THANK YOU for all you do!"
- Melissa Kring-Edwin

What's New With PAW:


​PAW 7th Annual Christmas Cabaret
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Enjoy performances of timeless holiday classics like “A Holly Jolly Christmas”, featured in the longest continuously running Christmas TV special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964), to current holiday hits like “Not the Only One” from Jingle Jangle (2020). All five performances will be streamed for FREE with donations accepted as part of our Thankful for the Arts campaign. All times listed are Eastern Standard Time but can be watched from anywhere, so invite your out-of-state family and friends!
AVAILABLE TO STREAM:
DEC 11th @ 7:30 PM
DEC 12th @ 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
DEC 13th@ 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

​Thankful for the Arts: PAW Year-End Giving 
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​We are thankful for the many opportunities our students have to build meaningful friendships, make lasting memories, and experience the arts in new and inspiring ways. We are thankful that we can connect with YOU - our community - through the arts!

We implore you to donate to our Thankful for the Arts Campaign TODAY! Help us reach our end of the year fundraising goal of $3,000. ​
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"I am Thankful for PAW because it has made me more confident in myself."

Sydney O., PAW Student

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"I am Thankful for a place and group of people that allow me to explore ideas and emotions in a safe place that enables me to build a deeper sense of empathy in everyday life."

Kathryn Hein, PAW Instructor

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"I am Thankful for PAW because it has been an organization that has provided life-changing experiences for our son. The confidence he has built through PAW is immeasurable and the friendships he has created will last a lifetime."

Chris Gibson, PAW Board Member

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",,,I'm just ever so thankful to PAW and the arts in general for exposing me to my passion and just for being so extraordinary."

Leah, PAW Student

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"PAW has provided our kids with a safe place to be creative and to step outside of their comfort zones."

Angie Roeder, PAW Parent

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"I'm Thankful for the Arts because they are my safe haven. Singing, dancing, and creating visual art are what allows me to express myself and are my biggest stress-relievers. I'm grateful to PAW for helping me cultivate these skills and my self-confidence in them." 

Emilee Seggerman, PAW Alumna

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"I am Thankful for making new friends and seeing new places."

James, PAW Student

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"I am Thankful for PAW because they have done so much to help build up my children's confidence on stage. They also took them on trips they probably wouldn't be able to go on. I am Thankful for our PAW Family."

Martha Olson, PAW Board Member

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"I am Thankful for PAW because it is one of the few places that I know where you won't be judged on your personality or musical talent. It has also been a place where I've built so many friendships that I know will last a lifetime."

Billy, PAW Student

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"PAW is my sunshine."

Sydney R., PAW Student

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​The Lauren Widner Memorial Scholarship Fund
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The Lauren Widner Memorial Scholarship Fund was created to honor the memory of former PAW staff member Lauren Widner by recognizing exceptional talent, awarded on merit. Students will have the opportunity to audition for various workshops in order to be eligible for a merit-based scholarship. Priority will be given to students auditioning for PAW Selects, an advanced devised theatre workshop that challenges the creative innovation of young theatre artists.

We are beyond grateful for your support in joining us to honor the legacy of PAW Staff member Lauren Widner. 

PAW VIDEO SERIES:

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​PAW PRINTS
Early Childhood Music Lessons
Infants and Toddlers ages 0-3
Instructors:
Carly Tyran, PAW Associate Director

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​PAW CUBS
Music, Visual Art, Dance Lesson
​Preschool - 2nd Grade Students

Instructors:
Carly Tyran, PAW Associate Director
Mariah Rifenberg, PAW Teaching Artist

​PAW Inc.
P.O. Box 136
Niles, MI 49120

​directors@performingartsworkshops.org

PAW Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization.