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Our Mission

​The F.I.L.E.S. Arts Project (TFAP) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our mission is to strengthen traditionally underserved communities through arts education, thus bridging the gap between all communities, leading to life-long pursuits of excellence in every area of life.

RECENT NEWS!


TFAP WINTER 2026 
Alabama Dance Festival:
New Works Concert
TFAP SUMMER 2025 
City of Birmingham:
​2026 Community Arts Grant
Join TFAP as we take the stage for the New Works Concert at the 2026 Alabama Dance Festival!
TFAP’s piece will feature dancers—Kat Files, Alexandria Fuller, and Jasmine Knight, and choreography by Kyra McCarty, all Alabama School of Fine Arts
 alums.
Ticket Link:
 
https://us.patronbase.com/_DJDTheater/Productions/115/Performances​
TFAP is proud to announce that our organization has been named a recipient of the 2026 City of Birmingham Community Arts Grant! This generous support fuels our passion and commitment to serving our amazing community through the arts.
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TFAP SUMMER 2025 
Birmingham Creatives For Impact: ​Smithfield Public Art Walk
Click here to learn more about TFAP's participation in the Art Walk! Join Us Saturday, July 26, 2025!
Click here to register for the Community Movement Experience during the Art Walk!
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Summer Workshop and Showcase 2025
​Visit the TFAP Summer 2025 Page to learn more: HERE
Donate to TFAP's Summer 2025 Workshop/Showcase: HERE
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TFAP SUMMER 2025 PRESS
Bham Now -
​Birmingham's modern media
​Covers Birmingham Creatives For Impact:
​Inaugural Smithfield Public Art Walk
AL.com highlights Kat Files and
​TFAP's Mission of Giving Back
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TFAP Founder, Kat Files, will lead a Community Movement Class, and TFAP students will perform for the finale of the Smithfield Public Art Walk. 
Homewood native Kat Files and her two brothers return to Birmingham each year to teach, inspire, and educate young dancers and musicians 
View Article Here: https://bhamnow.com/2025/07/10/smithfield-hosts-free-art-walk-june-26-murals-poetry-more/
View Article Here:
https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2025/07/a-birmingham-dance-program-is-making-professional-arts-training-accessible-giving-back.html
WBRC FOX 6 NEWS
Highlights TFAP's ​2025 Summer Workshop and Showcase
95.7 Jamz Interviews Royce Files & Christian Files for TFAP's Summer 2025 Workshop and Showcase
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View Interview Here: 
https://www.wbrc.com/video/2025/06/11/files-arts-project/
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Interview on the Press Page! Click Here

TFAP SUMMER 2024 PRESS
CBS42 Highlights TFAP's Full Circle Moment
During Summer 2024 Dance Workshop

TFAP SUMMER 2023 - PRESS
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Hours

M-F:
9am - 5pm

P.O. box

P.O. Box 19692
Birmingham, AL 35219

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      • 2024 Dance Workshop
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        • 2023 Showcase
        • 2023 Summer Showcase Video
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        • 2022 Showcase
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      • 2018 Dance & Music Workshop/Showcase
      • 2017 Dance Workshop/Showcase
      • 2016 Dance Workshop/Showcase
      • 2015 Dance and Music Workshop/Showcase
      • 2014 Dance Masterclass
      • 2013 Dance Masterclass
    • 2023 Day of Dance
    • 2021 MUSIC WORKSHOP
    • 2021 Adult Classes
    • Private Lessons
  • Fitness Programs
    • 2021 Outdoor Fitness & Arts Fest
    • 2021 TFAP in The Park
  • Forms
  • #TFAPATHOME
    • Summer 2020 Virtual Classes
    • Winter '20-'21 Virtual Program
  • Donate/Video/Merchandise
    • Donate
    • Video Purchases
    • Merchandise
  • Contact
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