Juliana Canty
Programs Director

I am an arts advocate, educator, and program leader whose work explores the creative capabilities of the human mind and body through movement, writing, curation, and arts-based program development.

I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from California State University, Long Beach and am a certified trauma-informed, Mind-Body and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Facilitator. My background in movement and arts education continues to shape how I approach program development, with an emphasis on creating thoughtful, accessible, and meaningful creative experiences.

As Programs Director at Stay Arts, I lead the development and implementation of our arts education and community programs, working closely with our team of artists, educators, and program staff. My work spans youth and family programming, school and community partnerships, public events, and the development and support of our teaching artists.

As Stay Arts has grown, I have helped shape the organization’s approach to arts education, teaching artist development, accessibility, and community-centered programming. At the center of my work is a belief in the arts as a space for expression, connection, exploration, and belonging.