ENRICHING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN, TEACHERS, AND OUR COMMUNITY
For more than two decades, education and engagement have been central to our mission, and we continue to strive to enrich the lives of our school partners and our community. From the live performances on stage to the surrounding engagement programming, the LBC presents a variety of experiences that are guaranteed to enrich, educate and entertain our entire community.
EDUCATION THROUGH THE ARTS
Our Education Through the Arts program serves to deepen the educational experiences of our school partners through a broad range of learning opportunities. From hands-on learning for our students to professional development for our teachers, the LBC presents researched-based programs that highlight arts integration, standards-based arts curriculum, and experiences with professional artists. At the LBC, we believe the arts are a dynamic tool for teaching and learning in all core subjects and a highly effective method for making learning engaging, impactful and fun.
School Shows
Our School Shows target grades from PK to 12. These performances align with and support state mandated curriculum in all core subjects.
Set the Stage offers free online resources, including study guides, to prepare students for their trip to see a live performance at the LBC.
Teachers and students can extend their field trips to the Center with our Art Talks program offering free docent-led tours of our sculpture garden.
Music for Schools
Our lending library of 400+ instruments that are provided at no cost to students who otherwise be able to afford to play in their school’s band or orchestra programs.
Professional Development:
Arts Integration Tools for Teachers
Arts Integration Tools for Teachers
As part of the John F. Kennedy Center’s Partners in Education program, Professional Development: Arts Integration Tools for Teachers offers dynamic workshops, classroom coaching and model teaching from national Teaching Artists to help teachers integrate the arts into their classrooms.
Artists in the Schools
The Artists in the Schools program places teaching artists into local classrooms for in-depth mini-residencies to integrate the arts into learning.
From Page to Stage
Our From Page to Stage: Reading Initiative brings stories to life with classroom visits, reading materials and live School Shows for underserved 3rd grade classrooms.
Student Art Gallery
Students have an opportunity to display art work four times per year with our Student Art Gallery located off the lobby, on the balcony level.
Financial Assistance and Resources are available to help provide the power of the arts to more students.
ENGAGEMENT THROUGH THE ARTS
With the goal of enriching, educating and entertaining our audiences, our Engagement Through the Arts often extends beyond the classroom to reach audiences of all ages. From our annual Posada Navideña and Fiesta de Independencia celebrations to our masterclasses and pre- and post-discussions with world-class touring artists, we offer experiences that truly engage everyone.
Family Shows
From classic tales to new adventures, the LBC presents a series of shows for the entire family that enrich, education, and entertain.
Summer Camps
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts offers high-quality summer arts experiences for children on the LBC campus and throughout our community.
Master Classes
The LBC takes the world-class performing artists from our stage to the college classroom for specialized Master Classes for students and local artists.
Pre- and Post-Show Discussions
At select performances, Pre- and Post-Show Discussions to add greater understanding and enjoyment to the performing arts experience.
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Education Through the Arts programs are aligned with Sonoma County’s Upstream Investments policy. The LBC is also recognized in affiliation with Cradle to Career Sonoma County.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
The LBC’s Education Through the Arts programs are highly subsidized in order to keep costs affordable for all. Thanks to the generosity of our members, donors, and sponsors, we serve more than 36,000 children and adults annually. THANK YOU!
Amaturo Family Foundation, Inc.
Karen and Mike Bergin
Ann and Gordon Blumenfeld
Denis and Margaret Brown
George and Sue Bull/Schwab Charitable Fund
Mary Cardaras and Francesca Fifis
Carmen and Perri Castaldi
Linda and Carlos Chavez
Luciano and Danielle Dominguez Billy
Joanne Dow
DJ and Monique Drennan
Sydnee Dupree
Herb and Jane Dwight
Dawn Gonzalez
Julia Grant/Community Foundation
Sonoma County
Sam and Ava Guerrera
John Hamm and Joanna Reese
Chris and Amy Hunsberger
In memory of Nathan Abdallah Proto
Kathleen Koran
Lagunitas Community Grant Program
Brandon and Victoria Levine
Andy and Myrna Mejia
Margie Mejia
Lewis Meyers
Sharon and Ken Maiolini
Dennis and Katie Murphy
Phil and Maureen Murphy
Grace Navarro and Ed Ticoulat
Rick Nowlin and Don Strand
Danny Ocampo
Kathy Ogas
Mrs. Evert Person
Carolyn Petersen
Matt Petruska/Medtronic Foundation
Your Cause, LLC
Frank and Nancie Pipgras
Susan and Alan Preston
Bill and Mary-Louise Reinking
Jan Rodriguez
Rekha and Michael Schipper
Alan and Susan Seidenfeld
Bert and Nancy Steele
Juneko and Daniel Steele, Jr.
Daniel Steele III
Larry and Tracey Stidham
Mike and Jessica Sutton
Sherry and Pete Swayne
Amy and Dan Tocchini
Brenda Tomaras
Don Wallace and Kim Stare-Wallace
Justin and Angela Walling/
Counterpoint Construction Inc.
John and Laura Whiting
Paul and Vivienne Wilcock
Anonymous
A special thanks for the very generous support of the Ernest L. and Ruth W. Finley Foundation for this year’s Evert Person ArtReach and Evert Person Bus Fund programs.
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