Last week, our community gathered for an unforgettable evening at Applause for a Cause, the VAPA Foundation’s annual celebration supporting arts education for students across San Diego.
The evening was filled with joy, creativity, music, connection, and a powerful … Read More
This spring, the VAPA Foundation invites the community to Applause for a Cause, an evening that celebrates the power of arts education and the students whose lives are changed by it. Formerly known as Beyond Brilliance, the event carries a … Read More
Students who struggle in traditional school settings can often feel alone or “less than.” When the VAPA Foundation first set out to roll out its Sparx Program for expressive arts, we worked with the San Diego Unified School District to … Read More
For years, our annual event was known as Beyond Brilliance, a celebration of the extraordinary talent of our students. As our work has grown, so has our vision.
We are proud to introduce our new name, Applause for a Cause… Read More
Dear Friends,
As we approach the end of the year, I want to thank you, not only for your past support, but for the role you play in shaping what’s possible for students across San Diego.
This year marked an … Read More
This summer, we also had the joy of hosting Multi-Arts summer camps at three other schools; Bell Middle School, Challenger Middle School, and Creative Performing Media Arts Middle School. One of our arts organization partners, Malashock Dance, had a unique … Read More
This season marked our fifth year of Summer Sights and Sounds at Wilson Middle School.
We had record participation of 238 middle schoolers who spent four full weeks diving into music, visual art, dance, and theatre. That’s double our student … Read More
At the VAPA Foundation, we believe that every child deserves access to the arts—not as an afterthought, but as a vital part of their education, identity, and well-being. That belief is at the heart of a bold new initiative powered … Read More
We are proud to also be offering Summer Sights and Sounds in City Heights for another year!
Students can build their own camp experience by choosing classes in Concert Band, String Orchestra, Mariachi, Jazz Band, Rock Band, Guitar, Ukulele, Drums, … Read More
We’re excited to offer Multi-Arts Summer Camps during the month of June! We are partnering with a number of fabulous community arts organizations including Outside the Lens, Malashock Dance, and Guitars and Ukes in the Classroom to … Read More
