Arbutus celebrates, re-presents and amplifies ideas found in surprising places, ensuring that our picture of the world contains the joy that it should, and is accessible to everyone.

Arbutus was created in 2018 by Artist and Musician, David Byrne, who believes in the power of approaching the world with curiosity—in art, in music, in collaboration, and in life. Byrne envisioned Arbutus in the spirit of the Arbutus tree, "a type of rhizome- sending out roots and feelers that can become new plants, and through this network- these new growths are all interconnected."

2024 projects are Reasons to be Cheerful and Theater of the Mind.

Arbutus is a non-profit 501c3 organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
EIN 83-1802347 | Charities Number 46-82-67