Strong arts programming helps build community cohesion, and access to affordable, quality art programs help to instill foundational skillsets in all children, not just the ones who are afforded cultural experiences. The children of privileged parents are generally exposed to the arts. Low-income children often are not. PLT makes access to arts education a priority to enable children from diverse backgrounds to have a more level playing field with access to cultural experiences locally. Currently, PLT impacts over 120,000 individuals each year, with over a thousand volunteers devoting nearly 80,000 hours of volunteer service to improve the community's quality of life. PLT targets new students, focusing on those between the ages of 4-17, to make the most significant impact in molding their development phase. Pensacola has over 24,000 households, with almost 25% having children and 23.2% of the population under the age of 18. Over 16% of the city's population of 50,000+ lives below the federal poverty line. Access and awareness are needed for these populations while ensuring adequate and beneficial space is provided to facilitate learning and an appreciation of art.