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A majority of NEH employees received an email placing them on immediate leave. The news comes just days after many humanities councils across the country were told their grants would be terminated.

This professional development session will guide educators in integrating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) into their art lessons through practical, hands-on strategies. Participants will learn how to create art projects that foster emotional expression, self-awareness, and empathy in students. By exploring specific activities and reflective practices, educators will leave with actionable tools to seamlessly blend SEL and art-making, nurturing a supportive and creative classroom environment. *At checkout, use CODE: PD10 to get $10 off of a bundle of three sessions! Visit: Heart & Art: Tangible Strategies for Integrating SEL into Creative Lessons ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

This professional development session will equip educators with tools to integrate contemporary art, artists, and themes into their classrooms, fostering student engagement through relevant and dynamic content. Participants will explore diverse, modern artists whose work reflects current social, cultural, and environmental issues. The session will provide strategies for connecting contemporary art to art projects, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and dialogue among students. *At checkout, use CODE: PD10 to get $10 off of a bundle of three sessions! Visit: Art Now: Bringing Contemporary Creativity into the Classroom. ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Nearly 1,000 women from around the country flew to New York City to audition for the dance troupe on its 100th anniversary. What's helped it last so long?

Great works of art are great, in part, because they continue to have something to say to the present: They're both timebound and timeless. And, boy, does Gatsby have something to say to us in 2025.

Our after-school art lessons for children ages 5-10 nurture artistic growth through more advanced exploration of color theory, composition, and techniques. Young artists will enhance their painting, drawing, and mixed media skills, focusing on developing their unique style and creative problem-solving. ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Join resident artist Mensah Bey, along with local artists and community leaders, at the San Diego Made Factory on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 6-8 p.m. for an insightful speaker panel exploring the intersection of creativity, community, and opportunity. Amplifying Creative Communities is a platform dedicated to identifying spaces and opportunities for artists, makers, and supporters to thrive. Through this event, participants will: Discover creative spaces where they can recharge their "creative calories" Learn about the flow of arts funding in San Diego and how to align with available opportunities Gain insights into fostering collaboration and amplifying visibility within the creative economy Mensah Bey will share personal experiences and insights on the importance of operating in spaces that inspire physical and mental freedom. Together with the panelists, attendees will uncover strategies to strengthen connections between artists and resources for long-term sustainability in the arts. Whether you’re an artist, a supporter, or simply curious about the creative landscape in San Diego, this event is your chance to learn, connect, and grow. RSVP: sandiegomade.org/impact Let’s work together to amplify creative communities and shape the future of art in San Diego.

"Bad Child" is a short documentary about the more intimate, less visible outcomes of enduring repeated childhood sexual abuse. The film focuses on one survivor's reflections while expert interviews place emphasis on the importance of parental and caregiver support. Director Nicole Mendez will discuss the film’s format and its contents, then host an interdisciplinary panel examining the impacts of sexual assault, artistic expressions of trauma, and resources available to survivors. The dialogue will present various perspectives from across campus, encouraging students to consider academic overlaps and possible opportunities for collaboration. Panelists include CSUSM faculty and staff from Student Health & Counseling Services, the Department of Psychology, the School of Arts and more. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bad-child-film-screening-and-panel-on-sexual-assault-tickets-1096876710769?aff=oddtdtcreator

We talk about outdoors resolutions and how to take advantage of what’s in our backyard, right here in San Diego. Then, we hear from a unique film program at Carlsbad High School followed by a preview of artistic events coming up in January.

"Manchild," the first single from Sabrina Carpenter's forthcoming album, Man's Best Friend, enters this week's Hot 100 singles chart at No. 1, making a late-breaking bid for "song of the summer" status in the process.