Community School of the Arts (CSA), a not-for-profit arts school located downtown at 305 S Adams St, provides hundreds of classes in dance, theatre, visual arts, music, and culinary arts for all ages and skill levels—paired with vibrant community theatre programs like CSA Theatre Company, Children’s Theatre, and CSA Civic Theatre that let students shine on stage. Rooted in its beginnings from a humble church basement in 1995 to its flourishing presence today, CSA brings high-quality arts education—complete with scholarships, after‑school enrichment, and youth‑focused performances—to Marion and beyond, enriching community life and nurturing creativity