This multitasking arts center fosters alternative and contemporary performance.

The mission of this arts center is to foster the growth of socially conscious artists. And since the center is home to a performance space, a workshop program and two galleries, artists have multiple outlets for their creative spirits. Every year the space hosts over 200 performances, which include drama, theater, dance and spoken word. In the galleries, Highways puts on about 12 contemporary art exhibits throughout the year—gallery shows usually blend performance and visual arts. And since Highways is also a breeding ground for the arts, they make a point of commissioning new and original works by well-known performance artists. —Elisa Jacobs