Doreen Schonbrun and Russ Sperling at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
Spotlight event , Beyond Brilliance , a first of its kind event which will support the arts in the San Diego Unified School District and showcase the tremendous talents of visual and performing artists enrolled in the SDUSD . Co-chaired by Doreen Schonbrun and Phyllis Epstein , the event will be held at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center and will honor Pradeep Khosla , Chancellor of the University of California San Diego and VAPA ’ S leading sponsor . Khosla will be honored for his support and partnership on many levels , including helping with the training of teachers . The fabulous event will include a patron cocktail reception , culinary bites and drinks , pop-up entertainment , magnificent performances , and a live auction in the Baker Baum Concert Hall . Desserts , drinks and live jazz will also be served in the JAI .
Within the first five years of funding , the VAPA Foundation has made a significant impact through its Enhancement Awards Program , granting over $ 130,000 to create enhanced arts education projects at SDUSD schools , recognizing more than 91 SDUSD teachers with awards . Nearly 7,000 SDUSD students have been served through projects including interactive field trips , artist residencies , professional development for teachers , and the purchase of equipment and musical instruments . Thanks to generous local donations and grants , the funding rounds of the VAPA grants impact thousands of students .
For more information , to make a donation or to purchase tickets for the event , contact Michael Camacho , Executive Director at ( 858 ) 256-2700 or visit www . vapafoundation . org .
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