Our Work

Inspiring Connection and Creativity Through the Arts

Embracing the power of the arts

At ISTA, we believe the arts are a force for connection, transformation, and global understanding.

By bringing young people, educators, and artists together, we foster empathy, creativity, and community across cultures and disciplines.

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Our mission

ISTA empowers an international community of young people, educators, and artists through transformative, collaborative arts experiences that spark creativity and ignite global learning.


Our vision

We champion the arts as a central pillar of education and intercultural connection, envisioning a world shaped by young people who are empathetic, culturally intelligent, and creatively confident.

We champion a radically different  approach to learning. One that is ensemble-driven, collaborative, and grounded in shared discovery.

The Power of Ensemble

Through our unique Ensemble Method, we champion a collaborative, ensemble-driven approach where creativity, connection, and shared discovery take centre stage.

Inspiring Creative Changemakers

We nurture artists, educators, and young people to create, lead, and connect through the transformative power of the arts.

Our Values in Action

We lead through creativity, connection, community, and collaboration—values that guide every aspect of our work, shaping how we create, learn, and inspire others across the world.

See how ISTA is transforming lives and inspiring creative change

Student
Middle School Connect Festival, Kenya
I loved watching a whole performance come together in a few days. It showed me how much we can grow in such a short time
Teacher
IB DP Theatre training
When I learn with ISTA, I always gain so much rich content that can be added to my professional practice, but more than that, I always leave feeling as though my soul has been reinvigorated from the meeting and learning with fellow travellers who carry similar passions and experiences as I do.
Student
Carlucci American International School of Lisbon
Despite only having been 2.5 days, I have learned A LOT, not only acting, but also the body and the space, along with terminology. I can now apply all I have learned into my theater classes at school and feel much more confident doing so.