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Wednesday, March 20 · 5:30pm PDT
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Author: VAPA Foundation
Level Up Multi-Art VAPA Camps: Culturally Responsive Arts Education with City Heights Music School
This past summer 2023 at Perkins Elementary, the VAPA Foundation teamed up with the City Heights Music School (CHMS) in a transformative afterschool and summer school program that reshaped students’ artistic journeys with a culturally rooted approach.
Local Expertise … Read More
The 2023 Larry Baza Scholarship Art Auction – A Wonderful Event!
We had a fantastic time holding this year’s Larry Baza Scholarship Art Auction. It was a wonderful night as we auctioned off numerous artworks to raise funds for this year’s graduating seniors to pursue the arts in higher education!
The … Read More
Our #GivingTuesday campaign has launched and we have exciting news to share!
Help support our rising 2023 senior SDUSD students by donating to The Larry T. Baza Scholarship Fund.
Donate now and help us reach our $25,000 goal!
The VAPA Foundation is thrilled that California voters have approved Proposition 28, which provides … Read More
For Immediate Release: VAPA Foundation Announces 2022 VAPA Enhancement Program Recipients
November 3, 2022
For Immediate Release
VAPA Foundation Announces 2022 VAPA Enhancement Program Recipients
Thirty-eight SDUSD Teachers Received Funding for Visual & Performing Arts
Isabella Virzi, Beck Ellman Heald, isabella@behmedia.com, 760-798-6648
San Diego, CA – The VAPA Foundation, whose … Read More
The VAPA Foundation Welcomes Our New Interns
We are super thrilled to welcome our new interns from Clairemont High School. During their time with us we hope to provide them with hands on experience in marketing, blogging and social media.
Welcome Adam and Vinson!
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VAPA Foundation Receives $31K Grant from the California Arts Council
Isabella Virzi, Beck Ellman Heald, isabella@behmedia.com
San Diego, CA – The VAPA Foundation, whose mission is to increase access to and enhance the quality of arts education in the San Diego Unified School District, has been awarded $31,500 from the … Read More
VAPA Foundation Provides Support for Art Programs at Six Elementary Schools
Isabella Virzi, Beck Ellman Heald, isabella@behmedia.com
San Diego, CA – With a mission is to increase access to and enhance the quality of arts education in the San Diego Unified School District, the VAPA Foundation has announced it will continue … Read More
Mayor Todd Gloria Declaring June 15, Cindy Marten Day
Donations in support for the Arts Education in SDUSD continue!
The VAPA Foundation is grateful to those who witnessed this auspicious occasion in person and to those united with US Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten in supporting arts education … Read More
Thank you to the VAPA Foundation for funding the Kolam Project at Zamorano Fine Arts Academy
We are so proud. Please read the wonderful letter and see the amazing video from the Kolam Project.
“Hello Mr. Camacho,
Thank you to the VAPA Foundation for funding the Kolam Project at Zamorano Fine Arts Academy last Tuesday, June … Read More