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
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A Milestone Summer for Arts Education in City Heights
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
From Vision to Action — How the VAPA Foundation is Transforming Arts Education in San Diego
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
Summer Sights and Sounds Camp is back at Wilson Middle!
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
Registration for Multi-Arts Middle School Summer Camps 2025 is open!
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
Newsletter spotlight article about Doreen and Phyllis Epstein – Beyond Brilliance Fundraiser Co-Chairs
San Diegans are notorious in their refusal to leave the house when it’s raining – but Phyllis Epstein is a notable exception. “It was pouring rain and two of my closest friends decided they were too fragile to come,” joked … Read More
The Hawk at Normal Heights Elementary Soars High Thanks to Arts Access
Walk the grounds of Normal Heights Elementary and you’ll be sure to notice its mascot – the hawk – at every turn. The campus wasn’t always full of vibrant art, in fact, years ago, a plain text sign was the … Read More
Lessons Learned from Success of Arts Access Miami
“They show up more on days they have music,” a powerful statement shared by Sammy Gonzales Zeira, on the impact of music education on students of his Arts Access Miami programs. The VAPA Foundation hosted Zeira, a guiding force for … Read More
SAVE THE DATE! Beyond Brilliance, Saturday May 10th, 2025
Saturday, May 10, 2025
5:30 pm VIP Reception
6:00 pm all welcome
UC San Diego, Epstein Family Amphitheatre
La Jolla, CA 92093
Directions to the Gilman Parking Structure:
9598 Gilman Dr, San Diego, CA, 92093
From La Jolla Village Dr. … Read More
Larry Baza Scholarship 2025 is Closed!
The Visual and Performing Arts Foundation (VAPA) for SDUSD is once again pleased to offer two (2) $1,500 tuition scholarships for the third annual funding cycle of the Larry Baza Arts Scholarship, created in memory of VAPA Foundation Co-founder Larry … Read More