Our Mission
The Society for Performance & Visual Arts (SPVA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering artists and students on their career journey. Our mission is to equip individuals with the tools and resources necessary for success and fulfillment in both their artistic pursuits and in life.
We are committed to fostering compassion, promoting artistic excellence, training essential life and work skills, while emphasizing programs in wellness, transferable skills, and financial acumen. This holistic approach enables our members to not only thrive in their chosen paths but also navigate and instill confidence in the face of the often instability of the artist’s career journey. Through collaboration, education, and support, SPVA aims to be the cornerstone of personal and professional growth for aspiring and established artists alike.
Adorning our logo is the word “Meraki,” an ancient Greek expression that captures the essence of infusing soul, creativity, and love. It symbolizes our dedication to inspiring individuals to infuse passion into their creative pursuits and lives.
![SPVA Icon Gold_Blue](https://www.thespva.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SPVA-Icon-Gold_Blue-150x150.png)
Virtus et Honos
Team
We bring decades of experience to SPVA. We are proud to be honoring the achievements of today's ambitious performance and visual artists.
![MICHAEL J. POLO MICHAEL J. POLO
Executive Director, Founder and CEO of Partners for the Arts Abroad](https://www.thespva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Michael_J_Polo-200x200.jpg)
Executive Director, Founder and CEO of Partners for the Arts Abroad
![ALEXADRE DA COSTA ALEXADRE DA COSTA
Music Director Orchestre Symphonique de Longueuil](https://www.thespva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Alexandre_Da_Costa_-200x200.jpeg)
Music Director Orchestre Symphonique de Longueuil
![CHRISTIAN SCHULZ CHRISTIAN SCHULZ
CEO of the Vienna Symphony Limited - SYMPHONIA](https://www.thespva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Christian_Schulz-200x200.jpg)
CEO of the Vienna Symphony Limited - SYMPHONIA
![Jennifer Davison JENNIFER DAVISON
Arts and Health Expert](https://www.thespva.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Jennifer_Davison-scaled-e1707338653198-200x200.jpeg)
Arts and Health Expert
![JODY HUBBARD JODY HUBBARD
Change Management
Director, DELL](https://www.thespva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Jody-Hubbard.png)
Change Management Director, DELL
![Rodney Johnson RODNEY JOHNSON
Executive Director (Ret.), Office of Parent Services, The George Washington University](https://www.thespva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Rodney-Johnson.png)
Executive Director (Ret.), Office of Parent Services, The George Washington University
![EVELYN SCHORKHUBER EVELYN SCHORKHUBER
Co-founder & Managing Partner, Music Education Abroad](https://www.thespva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Evelyn_Schorckhuber_Headshot-200x200.jpg)
Co-founder & Managing Partner, Music Education Abroad
![IGOR PETRUSHEVSKI IGOR PETRUSHEVSKI
Founder and CEO of STAO-Music](https://www.thespva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Igor_Petrushevski-200x200.jpeg)
Founder and CEO of STAO-Music
![MARIANNE SCHULZ MARIANNE SCHULZ
Master Artist and Consultant](https://www.thespva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Marianne_Schulz-200x200.jpeg)
Master Artist and Consultant
![NICHOLAS JOHNSON NICHOLAS JOHNSON
Professor of Music History and Founder of Humanigames](https://www.thespva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Nicholas_Johnson-200x200.jpg)
Professor of Music History and Founder of Humanigames
![Fred Siegel](https://www.thespva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Fred-Siegel.png)
Provost and Dean (Ret.)
![SYLVIA SAAVEDRA EDELMANN SYLVIA SAAVEDRA EDELMANN
Artist Manager at Sono Artists](https://www.thespva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Sylvia_Saavedra_Edelmann-200x200.jpg)
Artist Manager at Sono Artists
![SIRANUSH GALOYAN SIRANUSH GALOYAN
CEO and Director of Galoyan Art Agency](https://www.thespva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Siranush_Galoyan-200x200.jpeg)
CEO and Director of Galoyan Art Agency
![ANTOINE PHILLIPS ANTOINE PHILLIPS
Fashion Executive: Gucci, Chanel](https://www.thespva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ANTOINE_PHILLIPS-200x200.jpg)
Fashion Executive: Gucci, Chanel
![Sage_DelValle SAGE DELVALLE
CEO of F&S Digital](https://www.thespva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Sage_DelValle-200x200.jpg)
CEO of F&S Digital