One of Ms. Cooper’s largest contributions to the Louisville Metro Area is her co-founding of the Theater Workshop of Louisville as well as the Nia Institute, Inc., a regional, non-profit organization that develops and sponsors programs designed to involve people “. . . in the exploration of African and African-American history and culture utilizing the disciplines of the arts and humanities.” ("Meet Priscilla Hancock Cooper")
Founded in1983, the Nia Institute has touched thousands of children, parents, and teachers through the use of creative day camps, workshops, teacher training, community outreach and conferences.” ("Meet Priscilla Hancock Cooper"). Local museums like the Speed Art Museum of Louisville have contracted with the Nia Institute to offer such things to their contributors.
The founding of these two programs have greatly helped the inner-city youth find an outlet within the arts while learning about their African-American heritage.
Founded in1983, the Nia Institute has touched thousands of children, parents, and teachers through the use of creative day camps, workshops, teacher training, community outreach and conferences.” ("Meet Priscilla Hancock Cooper"). Local museums like the Speed Art Museum of Louisville have contracted with the Nia Institute to offer such things to their contributors.
The founding of these two programs have greatly helped the inner-city youth find an outlet within the arts while learning about their African-American heritage.