Happy New Year from the EEAC Team!

Reflecting on all of the moments we have shared, 2025 has been a year to remember! Exceeding the year-end appeal goal shows just how important the work we do is for the community, and every choice to give it up for the arts is a step toward an even more impactful 2026. Thank you!

Goal: $35,000 | Raised: $41,165!

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Warm Up this Winter with

Art & Music Classes

Women’s Writing Studio – Mondays at 10:30AM

NEW! Life Writing for Seniors with Maria Orlando Pietromonaco – Tuesdays at 10AM bi-weekly

NEW! 3D Environmental Art for Teens with Tonito Valderrama – Tuesdays at 4PM bi-weekly

Fantastic Art Time for Kids – Thursdays at 4PM

Fantastic Art Time for Kids – Saturdays at 10AM

NEW! Meet the Masters for All Abilities with Kenneth Jackson – Saturdays at 11AM

Ultimate Studio for Adults – Saturdays at 12PM

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Private Music Lesson Information and Registration

Private Art Lesson Information and Registration

View Entire Art & Music School Calendar

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Classes and workshops are added regularly. Stay tuned for Art School Portfolio Prep, Bandspace,

and new Printmaking series!

Winter Break Renaissance Kids Camp Registration Opens January 12th!

Special sessions for ages 5-11 run February 16 – 20, 9:30AM-12:30PM. Single day or full week sign-up available. Each day explores new ideas and new mediums and ends with a completed project to take home. All abilities are welcome.

Guided by Melissa Pressler.

Music Masters Intensive

Applications Now Open

This six week tuition-free music program is for 7th-12th graders who want to work with a master musician to improve skills and develop abilities in performance. The immersive, small group jazz experience brings together peers who do not normally play together under the instruction of a professional musician and educator, and culminates with a live jazz performance. Musicians of all instruments suitable for jazz and vocalists are welcome to apply.

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Introducing the 2026 Music Masters Mentor, Olivia Foschi

We are honored to introduce our 2025 Music Master, Olivia Foschi, an internationally recognized jazz vocalist, composer, and educator known for her innovative voice and distinct musical vision. Born in San Francisco and raised in Italy, Olivia brings a truly global perspective to jazz, blending rich cultural influences with modern rhythmic and harmonic approaches. She is described as “truly original and far from the norm as a composer and vocalist” by JazzTimes.

This program is made possible through the continued generosity of our sponsors,

Harlan and Olivia Fischer.

Apply to Music Masters

Giving $10,000 to a Rising Star in Honor of Linda Rie Cohen

Each year, one talented, hard working visionary 16-20 year old is selected by committee for the unrestricted $10,000 Linda Rie Cohen Rising Star Merit Award. This award, provided in memory of Linda by her husband, is meant to positively impact the trajectory of a young person’s path and can be used for anything they desire. Past winners include Franklin Mastroangelo, Annika Griffing, and Keira Bree. Application deadline: May 1, 2026

This award is made possible through the continued generosity of our donor.