About
Arts Empowering Life
Arts Empowering Life (AEL) is a non-profit foundation from Cape Cod, MA, dedicated to the pursuit of beauty, truth, and faith in the Arts, sharing inspiration and education with people across many nationalities, cultures, and traditions. AEL incorporates both performing ensembles and visual artists who have toured twenty-six countries and throughout the United States performing at the highest levels, leading workshops, and fostering cultural exchange. Notable performances include appearances at Rockefeller Center in New York, the Parliament House in Sydney, the Sienna Cathedral in Italy, San Marco in Venice, Inkmana Abbey and Joburg Theatre in South Africa, and the Hall of Columns in Moscow.
AEL’s resident performing ensembles include:
- Gloriæ Dei Cantores ( Founding Ensemble of AEL)
- Creare Symphonia
- Gabriel V Brass Ensemble
- Gaudete Baroque Ensemble
- Chara Percussion Ensemble
- Elements Theatre Company
After three decades of sustained artistic growth, AEL has recently opened its new state-of-the-art, multi-purpose Performing Arts Center in Brewster, Cape Cod, MA. Described as a “beacon of possibility” (Cape Cod Life) this new center provides a vibrant space for education, inspirational work, rehearsals, performances, and community engagement. Its stunning architecture and creative atmosphere surrounds both the young and the established artist with beauty and design, inspiring all who walk through its doors to create with a greater purpose.
The Performing Arts Center also expands AEL’s outreach with educational offerings, community programs, and bringing great music to the Cape. In addition to offering year-round concerts and performances by resident AEL ensembles, the Center offers:
- Concerts by Guest Artists & Ensembles
- Arts Speak: Engaging Arts & Entertainment Lectures
- Artist Retreats and Residency Programs
- Masterclasses and Workshops
- Youth Outreach: Workshops, summer camps, and the Young Performers Outreach Program— free tickets to children and students for all AEL performances
Through these initiatives, AEL continues its commitment to enriching lives through the arts, providing educational opportunities, and fostering creative expression within the community.
Impact Around the World
Arts Empowering Life touches lives across the globe. (Click on a pin to find out more)