[Editor’s Note: Dr. Spano is co-Executive Director of the Academy of Visual and Performing Arts at Culver City High School.]
[img]1911|right|||no_popup[/img]One of the more active partnerships that supports AVPA is the School District Front & Center Theatre Collaborative. This consortium of arts institutions was brought together to support arts education throughout the entire School District. Led by sponsors including the Culver City Education Foundation, as well as Sony Pictures Entertainment and Janice Pober, the collaborative has developed a diverse range of opportunities for students throughout the entire District.
This month's AVPA spotlight is on the activities this partnership has created for students.
AVPA Benefits from Collaborations Sponsored by CCUSD Front & Center
One of the more active partnerships that supports AVPA is the CCUSD Front & Center Theatre Collaborative. This consortium of arts institutions was brought together to support arts education throughout the entire CCUSD community. Led by sponsors including the Culver City Education Foundation, as well as Sony Pictures Entertainment and Janice Pober, the collaborative has developed a diverse range of opportunities for students throughout the entire district.
This month's Spotlight is on the various activities this partnership has created for AVPA.
In Theatre, Front & Center has provided our students several opportunities through our partnerships with Center Theatre Group, The Actors' Gang, and Young Storytellers Foundation. Read more about this by clicking here!
In Visual Art, Center Theatre Group has provided a wide range of workshops and artists to work with our students. Read about their many projects by clicking here!
Film students also benefited from our partnership with the Young Storytellers Foundation (YSF). Four students particiated in the New York Film Academy at Universal Studios. Read about their experiences at the academy, along with more information on how YSF supports our AVPA students by clicking here.
Visit CCUSD Front & Center online by clicking here to read more about the partners and sponsors!
Dr. Spano may be contacted at tonyspano@ccusd.org
