REIMAGINE LEARNING
WITH US
We integrate the arts and creativity into underserved California public schools to inspire students, empower teachers, engage families, and transform learning.
RESEARCH REVEALS THE NEED FOR ARTS IN SCHOOLS
of teachers at TACA partner schools report that the arts have a positive impact on academic learning
Students with an arts education are:*
The arts encourage students to come to school and stay in school, and help them develop important 21st century skills such as creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration that prepare them for success in life and future careers.
UNLOCKING STUDENT POTENTIAL THROUGH THE ARTS
Since 2014, TACA has served 35 public elementary and middle schools, reached 35,513 students and supported 2,026 teachers and principals. But it’s not all about the numbers. Read stories of the impact TACA has had on individual schools, students and families.
Finding Yourself Through Art: Frank Gehry’s Legacy in Schools
More than a decade ago, Frank Gehry’s founding vision for Turnaround Arts California was simple: that every student should have access to the arts in school. Frank has long championed the belief that the arts are essential to human growth and expression–the arts empower us to express who we are, celebrate what makes each of…
Our Institutional Supporters
“The arts should belong to everybody, and every kid should have the chance for a good education. Access to the arts and a high-quality education aren’t two different ideas, they are one reality.” – Frank Gehry