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Our   Story

We are the Twistid Arts Initiative. We were born from the desire to raise awareness and access to all forms of visual and performing arts in the community through innovative programming, hands-on education, and immersive events right here in Citrus County. 
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How We Got Started

Our sister company, Twistid Ink, worked very closely with the CHS arts departments and, in our time working with these students, we realized that several things were true:

1. The creative youth of this community had limited exposure to successful arts-based career individuals, companies, etc.
2. The starving artist myth was very alive and active in Citrus County, even down to the adults guiding these students on their career paths.
3. There aren't enough high quality arts-related activities in Citrus County, especially for the youth.
4. A lot of students and adults are unaware of the different career opportunities available in the arts industries.

After we, as Twistid Ink, hosted the inaugural Walk of Arts Festival in 2022 based solely on the remarks and comments being made to us by members of the community - we realized quickly that the community was eager for more art-related events, support, and education.

And so, Twistid Arts Initiative was born!

Where We Are Now

Twistid Arts Initiative is currently a legal entity and recognized non-profit in the State of Florida, the organization has been granted national 501(c)3 status by the IRS. Determination letters and other such records can be requested by emailing [email protected].

At this time, we are accepting donations for the operations of the organization and sponsorships for the 2025-2026 programming season. 

This summer, we are launching a full-scale events space/venue where we can hold workshops, classes, gallery shows, and live performances and will be the primary focus of our fundraising efforts through the upcoming years.  As, always, our focus will continue to be placed on visual and performing arts education -- we believe that everyone, regardless of location, socioeconomic status, race, gender, or age, should have access to the same quality of performing and visual arts education as larger demographic areas.
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Members of the Twistid Arts Initiative

Admin & Organization

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Elisha Belden, Founder/Executive Director
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Josiah Webb, Executive Assistant
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Gabi Young, Intern (videography/content creation)

Art Department

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Danny Belden, Creative Director
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Alyssa Savery, Artist
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Matthew Taylor, Artist

Production Department

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Scott Lockhart, Production Director
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Conner Lockhart, Production
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Amanda Lockhart, Production

Board of Directors

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Caroline Christiansen
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Kristen Neander
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Josh Houston, Esq.
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Jacqueline Dixon, Esq.
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Jason Short

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208 W Highland Blvd
​Inverness Fl 34452
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The Twistid Arts Initiative is a registered 501(c)3 through the US Internal Revenue Service and the State of Florida.
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  • Home
  • DONATE
    • Become a 2025 Season Sponsor
    • The Creators
    • Round-up at Walmart
    • Scholarship Program
  • About Us
  • Calendar of Events
  • Parking
  • Live Shows
    • Beetlejuice JR
    • Wizard of Oz
    • Macbeth
    • The Cursed: A Theatrical Halloween Experience
    • The Snow Queen
    • Playbill Ads
  • Art Gallery
    • Twistid Art Academy Gallery Show
  • Summer Theatre Programs
    • Summer Theatre Program Sponsorships
    • Children's Theatre Program
    • TEEN Summer Theatre Program
  • Services/Classes
    • Vocal Lessons for Beginners
    • Theatre Commissions
    • Afterschool Acting Classes
    • Individual Acting Coaching
    • Advanced Realism Intensive Workshop
    • Twistid Arts Full-Scale Class
  • Contact
  • MERCH
  • Volunteer Sign-Up
  • Board Application
  • Scare Acting Workshop