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Following the recent unveiling of the P.S. ARTS Program, made possible through funds donated by The Tommy Hilfiger Foundation, Walgrove Elementary School held a Family Night recently, inviting parents to participate in different art projects with their children.
“What a wonderful opportunity for parents and children to work side by side in developing their artwork! My children and I enjoyed it equally,” says Olivia Adams, Principal of Walgrove Elementary.
The annual Family Night was hosted as a part of the P.S. ARTS program. The event was offered for children, friends and families to enjoy a few hours of interactive art projects. The P.S. ARTS approach is special because it encourages parents to engage in projects with their child for an interactive experience. Students were able to enjoy watercolor painting with their parents and friends, which made for a night of fun and bonding for everyone. Parents were able to set aside a few hours to spend time with their children for some hands-on, interactive and educational activities.
P.S. ARTS is a non-profit organization aiming to educate children by offering arts education to the underserved public schools and neighborhoods. Family nights are hosted for children and their parents to participate in hands-on art activities to gain appreciation for the many benefits of arts education. The art program also aims to improve cognitive skills of students with autistic or special needs through dance, visual arts, music and theatre.
Importantly, the Tommy Hilfiger Foundation funds the P.S. ARTS program at Walgrove Elementary. Last fall, the foundation and P.S. ARTS announced a partnership to develop a multi-year arts education curriculum in only two schools in the Los Angeles school district. Walgrove Elementary was chosen based on its established reputation for supporting inclusive education, a dedication to valuing diverse experiences, backgrounds and voices – and a community committed to the value of arts in education.
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About Walgrove Elementary School: LAUSD and Superintendent John Deasy recently announced “Parent and Community Engagement” as a targeted district goal for improving our local schools. Walgrove Elementary, a new model for a winning neighborhood public school, is living proof that engaging community partners directly strengthens and enriches our children’s education. lausd.net/Walgrove_Ave_EL/Walgrove
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P.S. Arts and Tommy Hilfiger celebrate launch of Arts Education Program
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Oct. 13, 2013. “The Tommy Hilfiger Group, which is wholly owned by PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH], and P.S. ARTS celebrated the launch of a unique arts education curriculum with a school visit to Walgrove Elementary School by designer Tommy Hilfiger, P.S. ARTS’ Amy Shapiro and Kristen Paglia, Walgrove Elementary School Principal Olivia Adams and President of the Tommy Hilfiger Corporate Foundation Guy Vickers.
Designed specifically for students with autism and special needs in mind, the Tommy Hilfiger-P.S. ARTS Education Program includes funding for year-round arts education curriculums at both Walgrove and Grand View Elementary Schools led by full-time Teaching Artists.
“Autism awareness and education is a cause that is very near and dear to my heart, and an issue that affects my family.” said Tommy Hilfiger. “I am very proud to launch this partnership with P.S. ARTS, and I hope that with its unique focus on bringing all children together for arts education, the program will pave the way for similar programs in the Los Angeles area and across the country.”
