On October 8th, 2011, the Arts Council for Long Beach is hosting a summit on arts education.  The event will bring together parents, students, educators, and community members for a day-long conference in order to build support for and understanding of the benefits of arts learning for young people.

ARTS EDUCATION: Get Involved Now!
How parents and community members can help our students understand and appreciate arts in all of its various forms

Saturday, October 08, 2011 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Renaissance High School
235 East Eighth Street
Long Beach, CA 90813
 
Keynote Speaker: Randy Nelson is the creator of Pixar Animation Studios' Pixar University and current head of DreamWorks Education, where he provides training and education for all of DreamWorks' employees.
 
Attendees will learn:
-         how the arts fit into your child's education
-         how your child will benefit from the arts
-         how the arts will help prepare your child for a future career
-         what to look for in your child's school
-         how to support and advocate for arts education

Registration is only $10 per person.*
Lunch will be included.
 
To register for this event please visit http://artsedsummit2011.eventbrite.com

* A limited number of scholarships are available. If you need assistance covering registration, please contact Anne Huyck by email at [email protected].
Sponsors for this event are: The Arts Council for Long Beach and Boeing.