Common Thread Arts builds community through the arts — song, art-making, and live music access — for people of all ages. We believe music and art are essential threads that connect generations and strengthen community.

- Emilia Kister, Founder of Common Thread Arts

Emilia Kister is A Musician, Educator,

Community Builder & Arts Advocate

Emilia has worked with children in and out of the classroom for more than two decades. Her work spans teaching in public and private schools, creating & hosting concert series, leading weekly community singalongs and co-founding an instrumental music program.

Currently, Emilia runs All Voices: a MultiGenerational Choir, The Rehearsal Project a collaboration with The University of Washington that focuses on exposing young children to live music experiences, and Camp Common Thread, a summer camp focused on Art, Music and Nature.

Emilia believes the arts are a connecting thread — bringing people together across every difference.