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 research-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.
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 & Student Clinics
The LBC takes the world-class performing artists from our stage to the college classroom for specialized Master Classes and Student Clinics 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 DONORS
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 40,000 children and adults annually.
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts is the grateful recipient of donations from individuals, corporations, and institutional supporters for performance activities and educational outreach to the community. We want to thank the following generous donors to Education Through the Arts from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.
Thank you!
Amaturo Family Foundation, Inc.
Associated Students of SSU Clubs
Karen and Mike Bergin
Denis and Margaret Brown
George and Sue Bull/Schwab Charitable Fund
David and Corinne Byrd
Mary Cardaras and Francesca Fifis
Nancy and Jim Cartan/Laguna Vineyards
Mapi Castel
Tim and Pam Chanter
Mark and Terri Crawford
Joanne Dow/JPMorgan Charitable Giving
Ernest L. and Ruth W. Finley Foundation
Kevin and Susan Etter
Anthony A. George
Julia L. Grant/Community Foundation Sonoma County
Sam and Ava Guerrera
Ron and Geri Hadley
Ed and Kathleen Hamilton/Tekberry Staffing
Carole Shorenstein Hays and Jeff Hays
Hillcrest Middle School
Geoffrey and Ann Hudson
Christopher and Amy Hunsberger
In memory and honor of Selma Mayer Isenberg and her son, Jean Isenberg
Tim and Ariel Kelley
Keith and Stacy Kunde
Lagunitas Brewing Company
Dante Lucas
Maria Luna
Cameron and Ashley Mauritson
Mayflower Fund/Community Foundation Sonoma County
Lewis Meyers
Kurt Mitchler, DDS
Bruce and Lauren Morrison
Katie and Denny Murphy
Philip and Maureen Murphy
Joel Murray
Grace Navarro and Ed Ticoulat
Rick Nowlin and Don Strand
Carolyn Petersen
Amy and Matt Petruska/Medtronic Your Cause LLC
Susan and Alan Preston/Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Jon and Susan Reiter
James and Elese Rundel
Schipper Design, LLC
Russell and Gerri Sedeno
Alan and Susan Seidenfeld
Teresa Skarr/Medtronic Your Cause LLC
Sonoma County Children’s Charities
Stare Fund
Mark and Terri Stark/Stark Reality Restaurants
Daniel T. Steele Jr. and Juneko Steele
Daniel T. Steele III
Mike and Jessica Sutton
Sherry and Pete Swayne
Melinda Wagner
Western States Arts Federation
John and Laura Whiting
Paul and Vivienne Wilcock
Peter and Sara Woodfield
Greg Yates/Face & Body Professionals Inc.
Anonymous (2)
Anonymous Fund/Community Foundation Sonoma County
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