at his or her fingertips and when kids use colors, design, movement and sound to express themselves creatively in the classroom. Express Yourself was organized so that our supporters could experience and enjoy the vast opportunities that we are able to provide to thousands of students in Los Angeles County and the Central Valley. P.S. ARTS students thrive in an environment that encourages self-expression, and for one Sunday afternoon, supporters’ families can as well!
This incredible event takes place Sunday, November 20, 2011, from 11-3 P.M. at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. Guests are greeted by rows of arts booths and endless art supplies as professional artists and teachers guide children through a rich array of exciting projects. Music fills the space as hundreds of children roam the booths exploring and making new friends. The event concludes with a stage show featuring students from the P.S. ARTS program and performances by special guests. Dozens of Los Angeles' top restaurants and caterers will fill the venue with signature treats for everyone to enjoy. In celebration of P.S. ARTS 20th anniversary, this year is sure to be our most fantastic fundraiser yet!
Many California public schools have no arts programs at all -- no painting, drawing, acting, singing or dancing. For 20 years, P.S. ARTS has been working to improve the lives of children by bringing arts education to underserved public schools and their communities. Since our founding, we have positively impacted the lives of tens of thousands of children attending Title I and other severely disadvantaged schools. This year alone, more than 11,000 students will participate in P.S. ARTS programs once a week, every week throughout the school year. P.S. ARTS programs allow the most disadvantaged students to use their imaginations and express their ideas in a safe and supportive environment at one of our 26 partner schools.
Are there still thousands of kids without any arts programs in their schools? Unfortunately, yes. Can your attendance, contribution and participation make a difference? Absolutely, yes. Please don’t miss this remarkable day to support the restoration of arts education to public schools.
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