We amplify voices in our community through the arts.
We understand that art is where we can transcend boundaries of cultures, races, traditions, and social-economic differences. Through VOICES’ programs In School, In Community, and On Stage, participants are empowered to be their authentic selves, feeling heard, and feeling seen.
Upcoming Events
ARTery Tiny Stage: VOICES at Play
August 7, 2026
5:30 PM
Carbondale’s First Friday
Join us at First Friday in August to listen to VOICES at Play. Inspired by child-like joy, storytellers from your local community will share stories that are sure to move you.
We’re excited to bring the community together with storytelling, music, and connection. It’s FREE to attend - bring your friends!
We'd love to see you there!
The Faces of VOICES
Barbara Reese
Founder
MinTze Wu
Executive & Artistic Director
Megan Tackett
Board President
VOICES is made possible by:
REAL STORIES, REAL PEOPLE, real impact.
At VOICES, storytelling is how we build community. Through our programs In School, In Community, and On Stage, we create space for people to be heard, honored, and remembered. We do this by providing a page, a canvas, a microphone, and a stage, to discover the layers of humanity within us and the community. Join us in bringing these stories to life.