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Youth Art Show – May 3-May 25, 2025 at the Palo Alto Art Center

Roots and Wings: Our Evolving Artists

Join us in celebrating the creativity, growth, and imagination of our young artists at this year’s district wide art show, Roots and Wings: Our Evolving Artists. This exhibition showcases the artistic journey of over 750 PAUSD K-12 students, highlighting both their strong foundational skills (“roots”) and their exploration, innovation, and self-expression (“wings”) as they evolve as creators.

2025 Annual K-12 Youth Art Show!

May 3 - May 25, 2025
Palo Alto Art Center
1313 Newell Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303

Art Center Hours

Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
Sunday, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Opening Reception

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 4:30-7:00 pm
Palo Alto Art Center
1313 Newell Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303

Live Performances 

5:15pm-5:45 – Gunn Small Orchestra Ensembles

5:45 Opening Remarks

6:15- 7:00 Gunn Jazz Combo

The Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) faculty are committed to providing educational opportunities in Dance, Media Art, Music, Theatre, and Visual Art, that engages students, inspires creativity, and enhances learning.

All students in grades K-12 participate in sequential and comprehensive arts education programs that strengthen emotional engagement, inspire passion, develop creativity, and explore one's purpose.

The arts inform our lives with meaning every time we experience the joy of a well-remembered song, experience the flash of inspiration that comes with immersing ourselves in an artist's sculpture, enjoying a sublime dance, learning from an exciting animation, or being moved by a captivating play.

Quote from: National Core Arts Standards

If you have questions please contact Visual and Performing Arts.

VAPA logo design winner

The Visual and Performing Arts Department is excited to share our new VAPA department logo. We really appreciate how it tells a story about our programs visually and that it was designed by one of our PAUSD students!

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