Offered twice a year, these are free all-day events geared toward families and introduces many young children in our community to their first-ever arts experience. We offer families the opportunity to participate in healthy art-based activities together, such as face painting, crafts, a balloon artist and other fun entertainment.
The Main Stage Playmakers provides a theater experience for children ages 7-15, and presents at least one production a year. Notable performances include: Annie, The Princess & The Pea, The Reluctant Dragon, Shrek and the Velveteen Rabbit.
Our Youth Arts Education Program provides arts-driven summer camp opportunities for kids to participate in a wide range of professionally guided and instructed art programs from Theater to Aerial, from Hip Hop to Improv – there’s a little something for your little artist at the Center!
We are proud to offer over $10,000 in Scholarships for Summer Camps and Seasonal Classes in order to increase access to the arts for youth in our community. Thanks to LaVonne Amaral for being a keystone supporter of the Scholarship Program, along with the help of our Annual Youth Arts Sponsors and anonymous private donors.
We began a Student Matinee Series in 2021 and work directly with teachers to provide them study guides and access to quality theatrical productions. Produced in partnership with the California Arts Council, The City of Grass Valley, SaveMart Cares Foundation & The Hoefer Family Foundation, these programs provide educational entertainment for students and educators.