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#GivingTuesday and P.S. ARTS
By Megan Strawther, Development & Communications Associate For many of us, this past Thanksgiving weekend was not just about turkey, apple pie, and family get-togethers, but it was also the...
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Community Study Sessions
By Elda Pineda, Senior Education & Programs Manager At P.S. ARTS, when we say we foster learning and collaboration, we mean it! Learning is not just for our young students; our office staff is...
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Our Annual Report For The 2012-2013 School Year
By Megan Strawther, Development & Communications Associate Once a month, our staff holds “Study Sessions” where we meet to discuss topics pertaining to nonprofits, arts education, or other...
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The Baldwin Hills Elementary School Dance Program
By Dr. Kristen Paglia, Executive Director of Education & Programs Like most of us, I come across dozens of social media memes, funny cat videos, and other human-interest vignettes in some...
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The 2014 Board Retreat
By Amy Shapiro, Executive Director of Advancement & Operations On Tuesday, January 28th the P.S. ARTS board, staff, and a few special guests gathered at Shutters on the Beach for our annual Board...
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Why We Love The Venice Art Scene
By Chelsea Martell, Events Coordinator While P.S. ARTS serves schools from Central California all the way down to the South Bay of Los Angeles County, our office is located in the heart of Venice on...
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A P.S. ARTS Red Carpet Moment
By Allison Schaub, Advancement & Operations Assistant With the Oscars just around the corner, we decided to host a red carpet of our own here at the P.S. ARTS office. Replacing gowns and tuxes...
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International Women’s Day and Arts Education
By Jennifer Leitch, Development Officer While many women around the world face violence and inequality on a daily basis, significant strides have been made in the U.S. since the rise of the feminism...
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Why Should We Encourage Technology Integration In Our Arts Curriculum?
By Amy Knutson, Education & Programs Assistant At P.S. ARTS, we place a great emphasis on technology in the classroom. iPads in particular are a great tool for education, especially for the arts,...
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#TED2014
By Stephanie Kistner, Senior Education & Programs Associate I love a good TED Talk. Educational, inspiring, and sometimes controversial, TED Talks challenge the status quo, advocate for new ways...
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Join Us For LA Modernism Opening Night!
By Chelsea Martell, Events Coordinator Our team at P.S. ARTS is excited and grateful to be the beneficiary of the LA Modernism Opening Night Party on Friday, April 25th 2014! This event is one of our...
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P.S. ARTS Students Are Rich In Creativity
By Dr. Kristen Paglia, Executive Director of Education & Programs I believe that creativity will be the currency of the 21st century. – Dr. Gerald Gordon, CEO Fairfax County Economic Development...
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P.S. ARTS Spotlight: The LA Modernism Design Committee
By Chelsea Martell, Events Coordinator LA Modernism Opening Night, taking place on Friday, April 25th of this year, is an exciting event for our organization because it is an opportunity for our...
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P.S. ARTS Merges with Inside Out Community Arts to Bolster School Improvement
By Dr. Kristen Paglia, Executive Director of Education & Programs “We are convinced that excellence in education is possible only with the full inclusion of the arts. An education that...
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Thank You To Our Volunteers!
By Amy Knutson, Education & Programs Assistant Did you know volunteering makes you live forever? Fine, not technically forever, but studies have shown that volunteering increases self-confidence,...
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The Top 10 Reasons Why We Love Our P.S. ARTS Teaching Artists
By Elda Pineda, Senior Education & Programs Manager In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Day, we’d like to offer you: The Top 10 Reasons Why We Love Our P.S. ARTS Teaching Artists! 10. They...
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P.S. ARTS Chosen to Attend White House “STEAM Fair” and Demonstrate Exemplary...
P.S. ARTS representatives ready to present to First Lady Michelle Obama and other PCAH attendees at the White House STEAM Fair on May 20th, 2014. From L-R: Dr. Ellen Dougherty, Lawndale Elementary...
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Theater Arts Camp and Performance: A Look at Inside Out Community Arts
Written by Lauren Deck, Inside Out Community Arts Programs Coordinator We are pleased to introduce our first blog post about the Inside Out Community Arts program. Last month, more than one hundred...
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Hey, Remember That Time P.S. ARTS Went To The White House?
By Dr. Kristen Paglia, Executive Director of Education & Programs In honor of #ThrowBackThursday, I am sharing the phrase that has been giddily tossed around our office daily for the last three...
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Our Spring 2014 Fundraising Recap
By Chelsea Martell, Events Coordinator P.S. ARTS has been hard at work this past spring raising funds to provide crucial arts education programs for children in our community. It’s been an exciting...
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