UC Davis ArtsBridge

UC Davis ArtsBridge is a unique school/university partnership in arts education. ArtsBridge provides internships to highly qualified UC Davis Arts majors who give K-12 classroom instruction in art, dance, drama, music, and the digital arts in schools within Yolo, Sacramento, and Solano counties.

ArtsBridge develops original arts education projects that are tied to community partnerships with public schools and their local neighborhood arts and cultural organizations. The ArtsBridge Scholar works collaboratively with the classroom teacher to create and teach unique lessons in the arts, which are linked to state standards as well as individual classroom needs. The Scholar provides weekly hands-on instruction for up to 10 weeks, teaching basic arts techniques in a context that supports the core curriculum.

For teachers without specialization in the arts, this support can awaken a new appreciation for the value of arts in education. For arts specialists, these passionate young artists can supplement and expand existing arts instruction.