A.I.R’s Mission

To give artists the time and space they need to create.

Our vision is a world where the artistic process is valued as much as the final product. Where artists have the support to explore and experiment. Where the human touch in art — that thing you can feel but can't quite name — is recognized as essential.

People consume art faster than ever—streaming, scrolling, binging. But creating something meaningful takes real time.

We exist as a counterbalance to acceleration. A place where artists can slow down, go deep, and make something that matters.

Because in a world optimizing for speed and scale, supporting the slow, careful work of human creativity is essential.

Why A.I.R. exists

Art is not content.

In an era of algorithmic feeds and endless scrolling, we champion the irreplaceable value of human creativity.

PROCESS OVER PRODUCT.

We're the only residency that explicitly removes all expectations of final output. Your exploration is enough.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

creativity flourishes in freedom.

Remove the pressure to produce, and watch artists discover what truly matters to them.

EVERY ARTIST DESERVES SUPPORT.

Whether you're finding your voice or refining your mastery, you belong here.

who we are

jared stein

Co-Founder and Executive Artistic Director

Jared has spent his career as a music director and supervisor for live theater, television, and film. His credits include the Broadway and touring productions of American Idiot, Hair (revival), Spring Awakening, and Rent.

While in Los Angeles, he served as associate musical director for both live television productions of Grease and Rent.  More recently, he appeared as a guest music director on Disney+’s series Encore!, and arranged and produced music for 5 seasons on Freeform’s Good Trouble.  His first feature film, Your Monster, just premiered at Sundance Film Festival. This past summer, he was honored to serve as associate music director and keyboardist for the Hollywood Bowl’s critically-acclaimed production of Jesus Christ Superstar, starring Cynthia Erivo.

kimberly helms

Co-Founder and Executive Director

Kimberly currently serves on the finance team of Work Light Productions, overseeing 6 Broadway national tours. Prior to that she was Executive General Manager of MSU’s Shakespeare in the Parks and previously Operations & Communications Manager of the Music Center Foundation in Los Angeles. 

Her career has encompassed Executive & Management positions with Broadway, International & National theatrical events, including the premiere of Rock of Ages Hollywood, American Idiot, Avenue Q, Movin’ Out and Spring Awakening.

Together, their combined 4+ decades of experience across Broadway, film & television and a proven track record of leadership on both the creative and management side of the industry, uniquely positions them to successfully bring this vision to life.

  • Jared Stein, President

    Eva Skidmore, Vice President

    Kimberly Helms, Treasurer

    Paul Decker

    Danielle Eisenberg

    Philip Winchester

  • To be announced soon