In observance of Memorial Day, the ARTS Center is closed today! Enjoy the long weekend! (fb)

What a wonderful evening we had! It was filled with beautiful and inspiring moments - celebrating our history, shining a light on the amazing work we’re doing today, and cultivating our dreams for a big future for ARTS. 📣 We want to send a big shoutout to all of our Spring 2025 Spotlight Honorees, shining a spotlight on those who inspire meaningful change in our community. 🌸 This year, we honored: 🌸 Felicia Shaw, Executive Director, @sdartmatters 🌸 Amanda Castro (@amanndacalifornia), ARTS Master of Social Work Intern 🌸 Zaide Jurado (@zaidediaz13), Recreation Supervisor @cityofnationalcity 🌸 Steven Sanchez, Coordinator of Expanded Learning, National School District 🌸 Adriana Quezada, ARTS on Campus Teaching Artist & ARTS Creative Collaborator 🌸 Megan A., ARTS on Campus Youth Artist from National School District Some major highlights from our event include ✨ Unveiling of a beautifully reimagined portrait of Pat D’Arrigo, ARTS founder Matt D'Arrigo mother by Teaching Artists Rob Tobin and Kelsey Kenny,💡Spotlight keepsake lamps for our honorees, designed and fabricated by our Teaching Artist, Christopher Lloyd Tucker, 🎶 DJ fkaviktor with a vinyl set, 📜 Recital of poetry from San Diego Poet Laureate Paola Capó-García,🎨 Art activations and creative experience designed by our Community Collective led by our youth intern, Izabella and Teaching Artist Kelsey Kenny, 🖼️ A curated selection of art and silent auction items (@fcsandiego.sandiego.fc, @barrioglassworks, @prpwineinternational, @sewloka, @kendrascott, @child_of_wild), and 🍽️ Small bites and refreshments from our local (@konakairesortsd, @3punkales, @blankcanvaswine, @pattyslines, @athleticbrewing), 🖌️ Gallery showcases of art created by the youth in our programs providing a glimpse into all that happens here at the ARTS Center and across our programs in the South Bay! —————————————————————— Support ARTS ✨🎨 in creating impactful programming that fosters community through the transformative power of creativity — donate today or join us at our event! 🙌 www.areasontosurvive.org/bright-lights (link in bio) (fb)