Update on Artists in Bloom: A SPRing benefit concert
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have made the difficult decision to cancel Artists in Bloom. All ticket holders will receive a full refund and will be contacted directly.
Our focus this week is fully on delivering nine school assemblies in five days across three counties, bringing high-quality arts experiences directly to students in our rural communities — the core of our mission.
Given current ticket sales and the cost of the venue, we decided it was most responsible to redirect resources toward mission-critical programming and to rethink how we gather as a community. We are excited to continue engaging with you and are actively planning our next public event — please stay tuned.
Thank you for your ongoing support of arts education.
AFTS IS launching new programming and nine school assemblies in five days.
The Adventures of Freddy The Frog in collaboration with AFTS & Brandon Greathouse, hip hop educator, dancer, parent and celebrated community leader. Featuring dancers Bboy Morris, Lily Fay & Matt Flores
The Adventures of Freddy The Frog highlights beat-making, storytelling, and movement — something kids and adults can experience while exploring rhythm, sound and expression, all while learning about herpetology (amphibians and reptiles)! The narrative uses the frog symbolically, referencing ecological health and the human experience.
Arts for the schools creates artwork that transcends a single performance, providing long-term inspiration to our community. Our focus honors the intersection of ecoliteracy, music, and visual arts—fostering creativity, awareness, and cultural connection for generations to come.
We are thrilled to welcome Juilliard alumna Lindsay McIntosh as Arts For The Schools’ new Executive Director. As a Truckee High graduate, McIntosh is eager to champion other students by bringing world‑class artistry, deep Tahoe roots, and experience building equitable, high‑impact programs in rural schools through Musica Sierra. Her experience as a student and educator uniquely positions her to expand meaningful arts access for our students, families and community as a whole. As director, she will be jumping in head first – deepening local partnerships and leveraging statewide funding to ensure accessibility to exciting arts experiences both in the classroom and out in our community. Welcome, Lindsay!