Covid-19 presented unique teaching challenges for arts instructors during the 20/21 school year – particularly in the performing arts. Virtual classrooms, social distancing, mask mandates, and other restrictions kept teachers and their students apart, and far from their typical teaching methods. RCCAAF assisted with addressing this challenge through their School Read more…
The RCCAAF recently awarded $5,000 in arts scholarships to nine local students, ranging from $250 to $750, to further pursue their arts education. The Foundation provides scholarships annually to graduating students who are either a resident of, or attend a high school in, Rancho Cucamonga. Selected students demonstrated strong participation, Read more…
The RCCAAF is excited to announce they are launching their first Community Arts Grant Program, offering small grants of up to $5,000 to local groups, non-profits, schools and artists. The program is intended to inspire and encourage local entities and individuals to create or develop new or expanded arts experiences Read more…
The RCCAAF is pleased to announce that their annual High School Arts Scholarship Program is now open for eligible students to apply. The application deadline is April 30th. The Foundation offers scholarships to local high school graduating seniors pursuing higher education or instructional advancement in the arts. Students must either Read more…
The Foundation completed and distributed their most recent Program Report this past Fall, covering the two-year period of 2018/19 and 2019/20. The report represents the Foundation’s support to arts programs at the Lewis Family Playhouse including free attendance to the theatre for hundreds of Title 1 school children and low-income Read more…
Board Member Jim Harrington concluded his third term on the RCCAAF board in December to fully focus on his new role as City Treasurer for the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Jim was appointed to the position by City Council in July 2020 following the announced retirement of Jim Frost, who Read more…
RCCAAF’s Board Secretary, Paula Pachon, has been appointed to City of RC’s Public Art Committee. Paula was appointed to the Committee and sworn in at City Council on July 15th. Paula succeeds RCCAAF Board Member Linda Bryan, who had served as the Foundation representative on the Committee for the past Read more…
Pictured L-R with Fritz Coleman (center) are RCCAAF’s Linda Bryan, Paula Pachon, Fatima Corbett, Susan Sluka Kelly, Tina Chen and Mark Rivera. Fritz Coleman, RCCAAF’s friend and supporter, who served as longtime weatherman on the NBC LA station for nearly 40 years retired from his post on June 26th. Last Read more…
The Foundation offers arts program sponsorships annual to local high schools to help with new, expanded or experimental arts projects or events. This past Spring, Etiwanda High School’s Art Instructor, Deborah Landey, received a $500 sponsorship to create a mural in the student quad area of the campus. The funds Read more…