Sunday November 4, 2-3:15PM
Arts Education Panel Discussion
As part of the Youth Philanthropy Project, PONCHO hosts a panel of local experts to discuss the strengths, needs and issues of the local arts education community. This panel discussion is free (with suggested donation) and open to the public. Panelists include: Karen Sharp (Seattle Children’s Theatre), Randy Engstrom (Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs), Estevan Munoz-Howard (Social Justice Fund) and Elizabeth Whitford (Arts Corps). Reservations are requested for patrons that are not members of YPP to liz@poncho.org. www.poncho.org
Founded in 1963, PONCHO (Patrons of Northwest Civic, Cultural and Charitable Organizations) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to enriching the quality of life in the Puget Sound through increasing resources and community support for the arts. PONCHO acts as a catalyst for change in the arts sector by leveraging relationships with arts, philanthropic and education communities. Launched in 2012, PONCHO’s Arts Education Initiative ensures K-12 students in King and Pierce counties have equitable access to quality arts education.