Our MissionOur mission is to support, produce, promote and present performance and visual media that celebrate the diverse artists and artistry of people of color. While our focus is video and film, our activities include, but are not limited to, theatre and film production, digital media and visual art exhibits, fiscal sponsorship, production management and consultation.

Our HistoryCrucial Arts was incorporated in the state of New York as a Not-For-Profit corporation in 1999 and received its retroactive 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Status from the Internal Revenue Service in 2000. Crucial Arts is a Registered Charity in New York and has a five-member Board of Directors. In 2007, we received a Certificate of Consent from the Commissioner of Education of the New York State Education Department to implement Arts in Education programs.

Our FocusOur current focus is documentary film. Documentary films have a history of exposing underlying 'truths' to socio-political issues that are usually eye-opening and contrary to common belief. We support Independent Filmmakers by promoting and hosting screenings of their work, as well as being a non-profit fiscal sponsor for their projects. We believe that independent filmmakers need more exposure, better distribution, and non-profit fiscal sponsors they can use for grants, fundraising, and production assistance.