Arts-X-press is a summer arts immersion program for 7th and 8th grade students created by the Pacific Symphony in celebration of Cole Carsan St.Clair. 150 students are nominated by teachers throughout Orange County to come together for 5 days of creative exploration each summer. The program has two goals: 1) To expose students to all 5 performing and visual arts; and 2) To foster respect for and interest in each student’s individuality, talents, interests, and background.

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Registration meetings coming up!

We look forward to meeting the class of 2012 at the upcoming registration meetings. Students are encouraged to attend with their parents. See you soon!


Thursday, March 22, 7:00-8:30pm
Newport-Mesa Unified School District Office
Board Room
2985 A Bear Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Spanish translator available

Monday, March 26, 7:00-8:30pm
Saddleback Valley Unified School District
25631 Peter A Hartman Way
Mission Viejo, CA 92691-3199

Wednesday, March 28, 7:00-8:30 pm
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District
Board Room
1301 Orangethorpe Avenue
Placentia, CA 92870
  
Thursday, March 29, 7:00-8:30pm
Irvine Unified School District Office
Board Room
5050 Barranca
Irvine, CA 92604

Monday, April 2, 7:00-8:30 pm
Garden Grove Unified School District Office
Annex Conference Room
10331 Stanford Avenue
Garden Grove, CA 92840
Spanish and Vietnamese translators available 

Monday, April 9, 7:00-8:30 pm
Santa Ana Unified School District Office
Training Room
1601 E. Chestnut Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Spanish translator available 

Map of orientation meetings:

View AXP orientations in a larger map

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Alumni Spotlight: James for President

He's been an arts-X-presser. He's been a counselor for 5 years running. He's joining the staff this summer. And now our very own James Suazo could be the next ASI President at Cal State Long Beach.
To follow James' campaign or offer your support, check out his campaign website

We're behind you all the way, James! 

James has come a long way since 2002

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Welcome AXP Class of 2012

Congrats to a new class of arts-X-pressers! At least one parent/ guardian needs to attend one registration meeting, where you will receive your session assignment and forms. Students are encouraged to attend, too. No RSVP is necessary. See you there!
Thursday, March 22, 7:00-8:30pm
Newport-Mesa Unified School District Office
Board Room
2985 A Bear Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Spanish translator available

Monday, March 26, 7:00-8:30pm
Saddleback Valley Unified School District
25631 Peter A Hartman Way
Mission Viejo, CA 92691-3199

Wednesday, March 28, 7:00-8:30 pm
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District
Board Room
1301 Orangethorpe Avenue
Placentia, CA 92870
  
Thursday, March 29, 7:00-8:30pm
Irvine Unified School District Office
Board Room
5050 Barranca
Irvine, CA 92604

Monday, April 2, 7:00-8:30 pm
Garden Grove Unified School District Office
Annex Conference Room
10331 Stanford Avenue
Garden Grove, CA 92840
Spanish and Vietnamese translators available 

Monday, April 9, 7:00-8:30 pm
Santa Ana Unified School District Office
Training Room
1601 E. Chestnut Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Spanish translator available 

Map of orientation meetings:
 
View AXP orientations in a larger map

Monday, March 5, 2012

Calling All Visual Artists


Attention Southern California Artists
Call For Works

Pacific Symphony invites Southern California artists to submit works for consideration for public display in conjunction with our Beethoven 9 concerts in June.
Successful submissions will be inspired by the themes of “Brotherhood” as evoked in Beethoven’s final symphony and/or provoke thought about the profound effect this work has made on our world at large.
Works of all kinds are encouraged and will be considered, though they must be self-contained free-standing pieces which can be presented in a lobby setting that require no installation. Pieces requiring electricity will be considered. Special accommodation may be made for unique works at our discretion.
For more info and eligibility requirements, visit www.pacificsymphony.org/beethovenart