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.

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 
Executive Director, Founder and CEO of Partners for the Arts Abroad
MICHAEL J. POLO
Executive Director, Founder and CEO of Partners for the Arts Abroad
ALEXADRE DA COSTA 
Music Director Orchestre Symphonique de Longueuil
ALEXADRE DA COSTA
Music Director Orchestre Symphonique de Longueuil
CHRISTIAN SCHULZ 
CEO of the Vienna Symphony Limited - SYMPHONIA
CHRISTIAN SCHULZ
CEO of the Vienna Symphony Limited - SYMPHONIA
JENNIFER DAVISON
Arts and Health Expert
JENNIFER DAVISON
Arts and Health Expert
JODY HUBBARD
Change Management
Director, DELL
JODY HUBBARD
Change Management Director, DELL
RODNEY JOHNSON
Executive Director (Ret.), Office of Parent Services, The George Washington University
RODNEY JOHNSON
Executive Director (Ret.), Office of Parent Services, The George Washington University
EVELYN SCHORKHUBER 
Co-founder & Managing Partner, Music Education Abroad
EVELYN SCHORKHUBER
Co-founder & Managing Partner, Music Education Abroad
IGOR PETRUSHEVSKI 
Founder and CEO of STAO-Music
IGOR PETRUSHEVSKI
Founder and CEO of STAO-Music
MARIANNE SCHULZ
Master Artist and Consultant
MARIANNE SCHULZ
Master Artist and Consultant
NICHOLAS JOHNSON
Professor of Music History and Founder of Humanigames
NICHOLAS JOHNSON
Professor of Music History and Founder of Humanigames
FRED SIEGEL
Provost and Dean (Ret.)
SYLVIA SAAVEDRA EDELMANN 
Artist Manager at Sono Artists
SYLVIA SAAVEDRA EDELMANN
Artist Manager at Sono Artists
SIRANUSH GALOYAN
CEO and Director of Galoyan Art Agency
SIRANUSH GALOYAN
CEO and Director of Galoyan Art Agency
ANTOINE PHILLIPS 
Fashion Executive: Gucci, Chanel
ANTOINE PHILLIPS
Fashion Executive: Gucci, Chanel
SAGE DELVALLE
CEO of F&S Digital
SAGE DELVALLE
CEO of F&S Digital