With support from the California Arts Council, Celebration Arts will remount TEEN MAGIC, eight-week performing arts camps providing African American teens (13-17) with quality arts education in Sacramento. Once a vital resource in the community, TEEN MAGIC can be revived with this grant, addressing budget cuts and limited resources in underserved schools preventing quality arts education. This program will engage youth in positive, creative activities that explore Black culture and experiences, fostering teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and creativity. Unlike other costly theatre programs, TEEN MAGIC will offer affordable access and center Black culture. The grant will enable us to lower fees, increase production budgets, and pay teaching artists, contributing to the creative economy.
Celebration Arts offers transformative arts education and performance opportunities that inspire creativity, build confidence, and elevate underrepresented voices—particularly within the Black community.
At the heart of this work is the ACTivate! Arts Academy, which provides engaging arts experiences for K–12 students:
Kids’ Time is an eight-week program for up to 50 children ages 6–12. Through music, movement, and drama, participants grow in confidence, discipline, and creativity. The program concludes with a live performance that celebrates their achievements.
Teen Magic serves up to 50 African American teens ages 13–17, addressing the lack of arts education in many underserved schools. Over eight weeks, teens explore theater, music, and dance while building teamwork, leadership, and communication skills in a culturally affirming environment.
School Field Trips bring nearly 3,600 K–12 students to Celebration Arts annually. These visits expose young people to live theater and the transformative power of storytelling.
Celebration Arts also stages six theatrical productions each year, showcasing works by award-winning Black playwrights. These plays center the Black experience and foster dialogue around culture, identity, and community.
In addition, the organization hosts two annual dance concerts, highlighting local and regional performers. These events celebrate the depth and diversity of Black artistic expression through powerful movement and storytelling.
Through its performances and educational programs, Celebration Arts nurtures the next generation of artists and storytellers. The organization remains deeply committed to creating space for creativity, connection, and the amplification of Black voices in the arts.

