Education - Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

Education and Engagement Through the Arts

ENRICHING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN, TEACHERS, AND OUR COMMUNITY

For nearly four 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.

For Schools and Teachers For Our 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 & Classroom Connections

Our School Shows target grades from PK to 12. These performances align with and support state mandated curriculum in all core subjects. Continuing for fall 2021: Virtual School Shows!

While we work to keep costs as low as possible, we understand that sometimes this is not enough to break down the barrier of accessibility. For this reason, scholarships are available from Evert Person’s ArtReach and The Evert Person Bus Fund.

Set the Stage offers free online resources, including study guide, classroom discussion points, and activities to prepare students for their trip to see a live performance at the LBC.

From Page to Stage works directly with select schools with at-risk populations to promote literacy and instill a life-long love of reading early in students’ careers.

Extend your field trip with Art Talks—free guided tours of our Sculpture Garden.

Artists in the Schools

Each of LBC’s Artists in the Schools Arts Integration Residencies brings an artist into your classroom—in person or virtually!—to lead your students through six interactive sessions combining an art form and another academic content area to dive deeper into learning. Scholarships are available!

Dancers Unite introduces preschool through 3rd grade students to creative movement while enhancing listening, collaboration, and communication skills throughout the school year.

Music Matters: Ukulele Instruction is a year-long program with elementary students exploring basic musicianship, instrument care, tuning, and playing ukulele.

Professional Development

We are proud to present our Professional Development program with trainings for all educators, with specific series: Tools for Teachers, Teaching Artist Training, and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Access in the Classroom. Our workshop series provide local educators and teaching artists ongoing training in arts integration, lesson creation, culturally-responsive teaching practices, classroom management, and more. Workshops focus on standards-based lessons and evidence-backed techniques that you can take immediately back to the classroom.

All Professional Development for fall 2021 will be held virtually.

Beyond the Classroom

Our Music for Schools lending library of 1,000+ instruments are provided at no cost to students who otherwise be able to afford to play in their schools’ band or orchestra programs.

LBC’s Mariachi Ensemble is a free afterschool program where students attend weekly rehearsals and participate in community performances, while providing instruments for student use.

Learning doesn’t stop when the school year ends! LBC Summer Camps offer high quality summer arts experiences throughout Sonoma County.

LBC develops opportunities with visiting performers for Master Classes & Student Clinics to provide students of all ages with unique opportunities to interact directly with professional, world-renowned master artists representing a variety of artistic mediums.

Teachers Experiencing Arts Meet-Up (TEAM) is a quarterly gathering with educators who experience art together, learn more about what LBC has to offer, and help us shape our programs to better serve schools and students.

Resources

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions, Terms & Conditions, Brochure & Newsletter Archive, and how to Contact Us.

SCHOLARSHIPS

are available to help provide the power of the arts to more students. Learn more here.

ENGAGEMENT THROUGH THE ARTS

With the goal of enriching, educating and entertaining our audiences, our Engagement Through the Arts often extends beyond our work with schools to reach audiences of all ages. From our annual Posada Navideña and Fiesta de Independencia celebrations to our master classes and pre- and post-discussions with world-class touring artists, we offer experiences that truly engage everyone.

Family Fun Series

From classic tales to new adventures, the LBC presents a series of series of shows for the entire family that enrich, education, and entertain.

Beyond the Classroom

LBC’s Mariachi Ensemble is a free afterschool program where students attend weekly rehearsals and participate in community performances, while providing instruments for student use.

Learning doesn’t stop when the school year ends! LBC Summer Camps offer high quality summer arts experiences throughout Sonoma County.

Community Connections

At select performances, Pre- and Post-Show Discussions to add greater understanding and enjoyment to the performing arts experience.

Luther Burbank Center is proud to celebrate Latino Heritage Month with a taste of Latin America in Sonoma County during our annual Fiesta de Independencia. Admission is free! Join us for authentic food, music, games, and activities for the entire family featuring El Grito with the Mexican Consulate of San Francisco, Community Leadership Awards, exciting on-stage entertainment, and much more!

An annual sold out event at LBC, Posada Navideña returns this holiday season as a part of the Center’s popular Rodney Strong Vineyards Dance Series. We invite audiences of all ages to experience the folk culture of Latin America and its unique customs and traditions during this popular Christmas production and traditional Posada celebration following the performance.

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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 50,000 children and adults annually. We’d like to recognize these individuals and institutional supporters for their direct contributions to our education and outreach activities from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. Thank you!