The Rise Up Arts Committee: Continuing a Legacy of Arts Excellence

Nurturing student creativity and opportunity, inspired by Arts+ Scholars Foundation .

The Rise Up Arts Committee proudly carries forward the significant legacy of Arts+ Scholars Foundation, whose dedication built a vital foundation for arts education in the Sausalito Marin City School District. This page honors that heritage and outlines how we continue this crucial work, ensuring all District students can engage with and benefit from the arts.

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The link above provides an opportunity to direct funds specifically to the Arts fund

Arts+ Scholars Foundation: Our Enduring Foundation

For years, Arts+ Foundation Scholars championed arts advocacy and support. Driven by arts education specialists and passionate professionals, they have made a lasting impact:

  • Pioneering Arts Programs: Arts+ was key in restoring, implementing, and expanding vital arts programs, including after-school and extracurricular opportunities for SMCSD students.

  • Empowering Educators: Arts+ championed professional learning, equipping teachers with valuable skills in arts education.

  • Strengthening Arts Infrastructure: They provided discipline-specific liaisons (e.g., Art, Music), building a stronger arts ecosystem.

  • Strategic Arts Planning: A trusted District partner, Arts+ was crucial in developing long-term arts education plans, including the SMCSD Strategic Arts Education Plan 2018-2023 (facilitated with TCAP and adopted by the Board of Trustees in 2018) and efforts towards an Arts Education Improvement Plan (California Arts Education Framework, 2020).

  • Fostering Collaboration: Arts+ allied with District-affiliated groups, promoting a unified advancement of arts education.

The Legacy Lives On: The Rise Up Arts Committee

The spirit and mission of Arts+ Foundation Scholars are integral to the Rise Up Arts Committee. We are committed to building upon their strong foundation, ensuring their passion for arts education excellence continues to benefit SMCSD students.

Supporters of the former Arts+ Foundation Scholars can be confident that their championed values and goals remain central to our work. The Rise Up Arts Committee upholds the same commitment to quality advocacy, robust program support, and strategic collaboration.

Champion the Arts: Support the Rise Up Arts Committee

Your support is vital to sustaining this legacy. Contributions to Rise Up! directly empower us to:

  • Deliver and expand innovative arts programs for all SMCSD students.

  • Offer ongoing professional development for arts educators.

  • Advocate for strategic initiatives for a vibrant arts future in our district.

  • Honor and build upon the achievements of Arts+ Foundation Scholars.

We invite everyone who believes in the arts, especially those who supported Arts+ Foundation Scholars, to join our ongoing mission. Together, we ensure every student discovers their potential through the arts.

Make a donation.

The link above provides an opportunity to direct funds specifically to the Arts fund