With support from the California Arts Council, Arts For The Schools staff will attend the Western Arts Alliance conference in 2020, providing an opportunity to build the organizational resources and staff knowledge in the field of performing arts programming. Staff will learn from industry leaders and enhance skills needed to effectively deliver performing arts experiences and education to California children.
Fox Cultural Hall (Arts For The Schools) now offers seven programs, operating in a new space for arts programming and community arts.
Community Programs:
onSTAGE Live- A season of highly-acclaimed cultural, performing arts concerts and workshops, promoting cultural learning and increasing access to artist excellence.
arTRAIN- Free professional training in arts integration for classroom teachers and schools to promote equitable learning outcomes among students.
The Mural Project –A collaboration of area organizations, to beautify local businesses with artistic murals, in the heart of North Lake Tahoe communities. The art conveys important local themes of environmental stewardship, history and cultural heritage, with the goal of bringing attention to local small businesses.
Mexican Heritage Festival – The festival honors Mexican cultural traditions through celebration of Mexican music, dance, arts, artisan vendors, crafts, food and local businesses. In addition to supporting and celebrating Mexican culture, arts and artists, the festival promotes and supports, local LatinX-owned businesses.
School- based Programs:
The Visual Arts program teaches standards-based, fine-art courses in K-12 schools, as well as integrates math, science and reading curriculum. Students have opportunities to exhibit work and develop art portfolios. The program serves ~1,000 students a year at six schools.
The Performing Arts program provides performances and workshops with cultural, performing artists in K-12 schools to promote cultural learning. The program serves 10,000 students and reaches 22 schools in our service area, and supports 35-40 artists annually.
The Community School program provides in-depth course work in music, visual arts, and digital arts for juvenile-justice system and vulnerable youth at school. The program serves students with in-depth fine arts and career-training course-work.

