Did you know that students that are involved in the arts have: 25% higher creativity, 14% higher fluency, 16% higher originality, 30% higher elaboration, 19% higher resistance to quitting or giving up, 28% higher expression, 26% higher risk taking and 27% higher imagination. These are facts and here is one example: Mission: Renaissance student Riley and her brother Jack entered an art contest in association with the Arbor Day Festival in Santa Clarita....

Gracesol Thomas the Program Director in Anaheim Hills had 23 of her students submit art work to the Youth Expo 2012 in Costa Mesa.  Out of the 23 students participating 10 received 1st place, 6 received  2nd place and 7 received ribbons for Scholastic Awards!  It was a wonderful honor to be a part of an exhibit that showcased kids’ art work in the Orange County area.  Congrats to all the students! [View with PicLens] ...

Irvine’s Kevin Zhou age 12 was selected as an entry to be displayed in the 38th annual LACD.

U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement Mission Renaissance Art Class has been selected for the 2012 Los Angeles Award in the Art Instruction & Schools category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country.  Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing...

Mission: Renaissance student, Sydney Rubio is one of 13 national finalists in the American Kidney Fund 2013 Calendar Art Contest. Your vote could help Sydney’s work win the contest, making her art the cover image of the calendar and send her and her family to Washington D.C. to attend the “A Hope Affair” annual gala event. Voting is now underway and ends on March 30th. To vote, just click on this link beginning March 15 or copy...

 ART ON CANVAS WINNERS ANNOUNCED Santa Clarita, California (March 13, 2012) – The City of Santa Clarita’s Arts & Events Council held its annual “Art On Canvas” competition recently. The contest is a great way for local artists to be recognized for their contribution to the art community.  But, more importantly, it is an opportunity to contribute to art education.  The winners in the various grade categories from K thru 12 receive...