Arts
VAPA CREATING ARTS EDUCATION EXPERIENCES
As the San Diego
District 1 Art Commissioner , artist , collector , philanthropist and teacher of art and art history for at risk children , Doreen Schonbrun has spent decades dedicating her time , talent , and
Event chairs Phyllis Epstein and Doreen Schonbrun
passion to helping the needy and underserved children in our community . Today as president of the VAPA Foundation Board of Directors , Doreen is on a mission to improve the lives of our young people , applying her heart and soul to assure these children can express themselves through the gift of art , music , dance , theater , and the fine arts . Doreen feels that an education infused with the arts transforms the lives of young people in profound ways .
The VAPA Foundation supports the San Diego Unified School District teachers and thousands of students , creating indepth arts education experiences in every classroom of every San Diego city school . The foundation accomplishes this
through a variety of programs , including the VAPA Enhancement Program , which enables TK-12 SDUSD teachers to apply for VAPArelated artist residencies , field trips , professional development or materials that go beyond the school budget ; honor concerts that enable students to audition , collaborate , and play together for the community in professional settings ; recognizing students , teachers , administrators and community members who are committed to creating , teaching , and supporting arts education and creating bridges between SDUSD and the host of local artists and organizations committed to transformative arts learning .
“ I have always believed that exposure to the arts is essential to the wellbeing of every child ,” Schonbrun shared with GB Magazine . “ Art creates joy , self-esteem , and allows for selfexpression which is essential for these developing young minds .”
On April 10th , the VAPA Foundation will hold its third annual
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