Scene! IOCA Field Trip to FAT HAM
Recently, some of our Inside Out Community Arts (IOCA) students from Foshay Learning Center and Whaley Middle School took a field trip to see FAT HAM at the Geffen Playhouse. Read about the experience from Lucas Esperanza, P.S. ARTS Programs Assistant. Hello! My name is Lucas Esperanza and I am the Programs Assistant here at P.S. […]
April 2024 | Arts Ed RECAP
Read all the research, news, and policy in our arts education RECAP for April 2024. Research State of the Arts 2023: Arts Vibrancy Insights into All 50 States, “Generally, we see that states ranking higher for arts vibrancy also have lower poverty rates – with notable exceptions.” SMU DataArts Can arts education help children heal […]
Turnaround Arts x P.S. ARTS
Senior Manager of Classroom Studio, Jasmine Jackson, and Programs Director, Tiffany Owens, recently presented and facilitated at the conference for Arts Leadership Team members earlier this month, March 6 and 7. The conference retreat was held on the Nickelodeon Studios campus in Burbank. One of the greatest challenges in training certificated educators to bring arts […]
Arty’s Book Nook: BunnyBear and Belonging
Centering the “B” in the D.E.I.B. by Donzell Lewis P.S. ARTS proudly launches a new social media campaign aimed at engaging our audiences, students, families, and supporters. This month marks the debut of a recurring series titled “Arty’s Book Nook,” a captivating journey where we will delve into children’s books focusing on authors, individuals, or […]
Looking Back at 2023
As we bid farewell to 2023, we would like to take a moment to look back and celebrate the milestones and achievements that P.S. ARTS has accomplished this past year. We are filled with gratitude for the support of our community, partners, and the countless individuals who support our mission! New hires: P.S. ARTS expanded […]
Celebrating 20+ Years of Service: Teaching Artist David Partida
Teaching Artists, with their commitment to both arts and education, play a pivotal role in P.S. ARTS as advocates for the transformative power of creativity in learning. Their work is instrumental in fostering critical thinking, creativity, and a love for the arts in the students and schools we serve. It’s an honor to acknowledge the […]
“Teaching artists are indispensable to quality arts education”
P.S. ARTS’ Curriculum & Instruction Specialist, Donzell Lewis, is a highly acclaimed youth theater educator/director, actor, and comedian, known for his exceptional talent and dedication to the arts. Previous to becoming the Curriculum & Instruction Specialist, Donzell dedicated a decade of his career as a Theater Teaching Artist for P.S. ARTS, where he successfully implemented […]
P.S. ARTS stARTer Kits
StARTer Units are a P.S. ARTS program that include a 10-week curriculum guide, supplies, and access to online resources for classroom teachers to integrate art into the school day. Each stARTer unit provides teachers with step-by-step instructions, key vocabulary, reflection questions, slides, and resources. The units include photographs that demonstrate activities and highlight the artists […]
July 2023 | Arts Ed RECAP
Read all the research, news, and policy in our arts education RECAP for July 2023. Research ‘Guided Play’ Benefits Kids—But What Does That Look Like For Parents? “Parents are under a lot of pressure these days: They need to support children’s emotional development after a traumatic few years of the pandemic, address learning loss and prepare […]
May 2023 | Arts Ed RECAP
Read all the research, news, and policy in our arts education RECAP for May 2023. Research How Arts Education Builds Better Brains and Better Lives “Art enhances the ability of the hippocampus and the other areas of your brain to perform the tasks that they were designed to do by increasing the synaptic circuits. This helps […]
