Spotlight on Volunteer Samara Stone
This month we’re thrilled to highlight one of our amazing volunteers, Samara Stone. This amazing Warehouse Subassembly Volunteer, Samara Stone, shares the impact Art in Action has made for her and others in the community.
OBJECT:ART 2022
Thank you for making our annual fundraiser a success!
Children share their experiences on the empowerment of Art in Action in the following video….
Educational Impact
Take a stand. Make a difference.
As we gear up for election season, one initiative on the ballot, if passed, would make an impact on a student’s school day. The California Art and Music K-12 Education Funding Initiative is set to make it on the upcoming November ballot. For it has already surpassed the 620,000 signatures needed to guarantee its spot. The following is a breakdown of what you should know about it.
Extracurriculars Are Essential
Research finds that access to extracurricular activities, both in and out of school, such as music, art, debate, sports, etc., is essential for a child’s physical and emotional development. Through participation in these activities, children are provided a safe environment to channel their energy positively and constructively. These types of activities also can spur collaborations that can expand social networks and lead to new and positive academic or career opportunities.
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Announces $7 Million in Grants
Art in Action is thrilled to announce that we have been selected as a Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Community Fund grant partner! We can’t wait to work with the Chan Zuckerberg team to accomplish some amazing projects in 2022.
Thank You Summer Interns!
As our summer 2021 internships come to a close, we want to highlight each of our talented interns that made an impact this summer. These amazing students helped further our mission, support major initiatives, and help set Art in Action up for a successful new school year. We will miss them dearly!
Art In Action Community Mural
On June 10-13th, Art in Action and Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School’s fourth grade students vibrantly painted an uplifting community mural in Downtown Redwood City titled Connections, Community, and Hope. This mural alludes to youthful dreams and aspirations of a more peaceful and just future through the diverse silhouette children playing in harmony. Beyond the colorful surface, this art project embodies the bright futures that are possible when students have access to a comprehensive art curriculum.
Art in Action Lesson Highlight
With this Art In Action lesson, students will learn how to describe the balance of a painting and experiment with different painting techniques. By making abstract shapes, students can create unique watercolor compositions and are encouraged to limit colors to increase negative space.
The Time Is Now: #VOTEARTSANDMUSIC
Written by Libby Fitch As I sit here writing this piece, I reflect on my childhood and how the arts shaped who I am today. I was lucky enough to enroll in fine arts classes at Mission: Renaissance in middle school.
Spotlight on Art in Action Scholarship School
This month we’re thrilled to highlight one of our scholarship school recipients, Bozeman Online Charter School. Their elementary teacher, Ally Pitts, shares the impact art has on her students.