​“Now more than ever we are revamping the way we support schools, students and families and how we deliver education services. We have had to think through how we overcome barriers to school supplies and other logistics – as we keep in the fore-front our mission to serve every child. Only with key funders like the California Arts Council can we continue to develop solutions and ensure that all students have access to an arts education,” says Eve.

Arts For The Schools has responded to the shelter in place order and school closures by
teaching free online art and music classes and offering free art supplies for anyone in need.
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“Right now parents and community members need our support. We have continued to teach online live classes for schools and offered free public art classes via You Tube and our website for parents and the public. We are also offering free professional art supplies to anyone in need to help mitigate the impact of home-schooling on families, but also we want to provide for our seniors and families right now that can greatly benefit from art therapy and at-home classes,” says Eve McEneaney, CEO.

​So far Arts For The Schools has given away over 500 bags of professional art supplies to community
members. For more information on the free lessons of free supplies visit artsfortheschools.org or call (530) 582-8278.

Arts For The Schools wants to thank Lake Tahoe Dance Collective for offering their studio space for free for Mixed Emotions Theatrix and local teens to rehearse for the So now You Know Production that premiered March 6, 2020.

Great partners like Lake Tahoe Dance collective are what make the world go round!  We could not have pulled off 10 rehearsals in 10 days without their help. Thank you so much!  To learn more about their work please visit https://www.laketahoedancecollective.org.​

​The experience was a once in a lifetime opportunity for the local teens and allowed them to learn the stressful process of putting together a professional production, in very little time. The teens had to develop their own personal stories, memorize their lines, learn a full dance routine and theatrical story-telling in only ten days! 
 
The production performed a total of five performances: for three local schools, a field trip performance with dozens of classes from multiple schools attending, and a public show.  The So Now You Know production was crafted to share the personal stories of the teens and artists and was so moving, that students of all ages were deeply engaged at every performance.  One principal reported to us it was the best assembly they had in years.

Arts For The Schools is hiring a Fundraising & Events Coordinator.  Are you fun, hard-working and capable? Do you have previous experience writing grants and planning events? The position of Fundraising & Events Coordinator is responsible for executing fundraising duties including writing grant proposals, planning fundraising events, soliciting corporate sponsorships and preparing marketing for events including posters, banners and mail blasts.

The position is responsible for performing a wide variety of duties, utilizing highly developed fundraising skills. This position does not directly supervise any other employee, however, will act as the lead for events, and fundraising projects as needed. This position coordinates with the ED and may from time to time, coordinate with team members.

A good sense of humor and great attitude is needed!  
Apply via Indeed.com

We were honored to present the Villalobos Brothers on Nov 19-21, 2019 in schools and for the public. The reached over 2000 students and played live for hundreds of people in Truckee. Thank you for sharing your music and joy with us!

Ron Artis II & The Truth thank you for coming to Truckee and Tahoe!  We had such an amazing time with the amazing guys of Ron Artis ii & The Truth we want to thank them for bringing smiles to the faces of all the children.  They taught our students about rock n roll, Hawaii, and friendship and love.  And boy did the kiddos dance! 

Arts For The Schools is proud of the impact we have had on arts education and community arts in the North Lake Tahoe region.  Our impact by the numbers last school year:
Taught 8,984 students
including 1840 low-income students
Taught music and visual art and career training to 19 juvenile justice system and at-risk youth
Hired 32 artists
Taught 756 art classes
Students created 3,890 pieces of art!
Hosted 26 live performances
And we can't wait for another year to teach regional students and bring cultural arts to our community.