standing in the gap
Our Mission
Dorill Initiative (Dorill) is a revolutionary arts and culture institution committed to unleashing the boundless potential and radical power of At-Promise Youth, fueling movements that defy oppressive systems and ignite a creative uprising.
Through unapologetically rigorous and grassroots arts education, we forge Young Citizen Artists into disruptors, training them to tell their raw, authentic stories through high-caliber artistic mastery, bold academic inquiry, intentional self-awareness and civic action.Â
We are equipping the Next Generation of DoERs to not just lead, but to dismantle, reimagine, and rebuild communities as visionary change-makers who challenge the status quo and stand fiercely in the gap for equity and justice.
our people
7 Years of impact
2018
Dorill was founded on March 12, 2018. In partnership with The Loisaida Center, we launched Saturday Arts in the Fall of 2018, serving 18+ Young Citizen Artists and Families.
2019
Dorill completed our first year of our Saturday Arts program. In partnership with The Lower Eastside Girls Club, we moved our office and program efforts into one space. We hosted our Inaugural Love Through Art Gala in November
2020
Dorill was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and transitioned Saturday Arts to virtual programming while serving 30 Young Citizen Artists and Families. We also launched Summer Arts
2021
Dorill developed our In-School Arts hybrid curriculum. We launched programming at P.S. 034 Franklin D. Roosevelt and served 6th, 7th and 8th Graders during the school day.
2022
Dorill developed our After School Arts curriculum. In partnership with University Settlement, we provided dance and drama workshops at P.S. 034 Franklin D. Roosevelt.
2023
Summer Arts returned and served 30 Young Citizen Artists and Families. In partnership with Grand Street Settlement, we moved our office operations. We also launched NextGen Knights in partnership with Boys’ Club of New York and The Joyce Theater.
Board of Trustees
Dorill Initiative
Our Vision
and our Values
Dorill envisions a revolutionary world where holistic arts education is a fundamental right for every community, dismantling barriers that silence and overlook. We strive for a society where families are not just seen and heard but are the heartbeats of our creative revolution, and where every young artist is recognized as a catalyst for change, unleashing their boundless potential to reshape the narrative of their lives and communities.
Celebrate Diversity
We unapologetically embrace every individual who enters our space, ensuring it is a haven where all can boldly express themselves without fear, challenging conformity and celebrating the richness of our diverse identities.
Extend opportunity
We fiercely dismantle barriers to access by radically sharing resources that fuel our personal, professional, and collective growth, ensuring everyone can seize opportunities and thrive in the face of systemic inequality.
impart respect
We will boldly cultivate open minds in the face of misunderstanding, unapologetically extending patience to ourselves and others as we confront biases and embrace the transformative power of collective growth.
uphold inclusivity
We uplift and amplify voices that are not our own, boldly creating brave and safe spaces that demand recognition, respect, and celebration of diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo of exclusion.
embody leadership
We embody transformative leadership by resolutely committing to our own growth while fiercely advocating for and nurturing those in our charge, challenging the systems that seek to hold us back.
manifest Love
To love is a revolutionary act and ignites a radical force that defies oppression, embraces all identities, and fuels a relentless movement for equity and justice.
