Experiential Arts (EA) is a framework for artmaking that puts audiences at the heart of participatory arts experiences.

EA breaks down barriers in the arts and arts education, including the illusive “fourth walls” which separate artists from audiences and educators from students.

EA generates interactions of exchange between artists and audiences rather than transaction.

EA invites audiences to become a part of arts experiences as active participants rather than apart from as passive observers.

EA calls on artists to make art with audiences rather than for audiences.

EA inspires artists to be highly creative, skilled, and imaginative when designing, producing, and facilitating participatory artmaking experiences.

EA requires no previous arts training, knowledge, or skillsets for audiences to participate.

EA can apply to any medium of art and area of arts education.

EA requires minimal resources or expenses and can reach audiences lacking equitable access to arts experiences due to constraints in time, money, proximity, and more.