Arts Empower San Diego
The Arts Empower Mega Conference returned in Sept. 2022 as an opportunity for educators, artists, and leaders to network and learn about effective, relevant, and engaging student learning practices. The event kicked off Sept. 14 with a virtual welcome, keynote from Rafael Lopez, and a learning session. Sept. 15 began virtually in the morning and shifted to in-person events at regional hubs in the late afternoon and evening. Thank you to our hosts at Mesa College, Palomar College, and Southwestern College. The arts matter, and this annual gathering was a reminder to arts educators of their importance to our school systems and our students' current and future wellbeing.
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About Arts Empower
Arts Empower is a collective impact initiative working to improve and support arts education in San Diego County by:
- Building leadership
- Promoting advocacy
- Encouraging and assisting districts in strategic planning and implementation
- Fostering meaningful partnerships
- Connecting professional learning providers with districts, teachers, and teaching artists
- Measuring access to equitable arts education
A well-rounded education includes the arts, which empower students to become the best versions of themselves. A high-quality arts education prepares students to be global citizens who are ready for the future, including college and career.
A quality arts education promotes:
- Artistic literacy
- Growth mindset
- Civic engagement
- Social-emotional well-being
- Creative and critical thinking
Therefore, arts education must be:
- Equitable and inclusive
- Culturally responsive and expansive
- Innovative and forward thinking
Our Vision
Every student in San Diego County is engaged in personally relevant, equitable, standards-based arts education.
Our Mission
The mission of Arts Empower San Diego is to ensure high-quality arts education for every student, supported through the collective impact of a motivated community of arts advocates.
We do this by:
- Building leadership in and through arts education
- Promoting advocacy to strengthen arts education
- Encouraging and assisting districts in all phases of the arts education strategic planning process
- Fostering meaningful partnerships between educational entities and interested parties
- Connecting professional learning providers with districts, teachers, and teaching artists
- Measuring access to equitable arts education
Connect with Arts Empower on Twitter by using the tag @ArtsEmpowerSD with your success stories and use the hashtags #ArtsEmpowerSD and #theartsmatter
Please share how the arts have positively impacted your life or empowered you. Send your responses using this form or mention @ArtsEmpowerSD and #ArtsEmpowerSD on Twitter.
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