A Typical Day at arts-X-press

What does a typical day at arts-X-press look like?  It definitely involves a lot of creativity and fun.Here's what you can expect on an average day, but we warn you--nothing about arts-X-press is average!
7:00am   Wake-up Call
7:30am   Breakfast  YUM!
8:30am   Creative Expression - like yoga for your creative mind
9:30am   Arts Workshops - Dance, instrumental music, visual art, vocal music, or theater. You will find out your assignment on the very first day and then you will attend the same arts workshop 4 days in a row.
12:00pm Lunch MORE YUM!
1:00pm   Excursion - find out what your excursions will be at Summer Orientation!
6:00pm   Dinner
7:00pm   Group Activity - you never know what this will be, but you know it will be fun!
10:00pm Lights-out...sleep tight so you're ready for another fun day!

Instrumental Music Workshop

Dance Spotlight Workshop

2012 Forms and Info

"Oh no!" you're thinking to yourself. "My arts-X-press forms were due YESTERDAY! What can I do?!!"

Do not stress. Definitely do not slog through Orange County traffic to hand deliver them to our office. Please just drop them in the very next mailbox you see and drop us an e-mail letting us know they will be a few days late.

Don't forget you can RSVP for Summer Orientation online!

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

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

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

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

Counselor Applications now available

As an arts-X-press counselor you can share your experiences and knowledge in the arts with students and serve as a role model for students excited about the arts!  Our counselors have the opportunity to work with professional artists and gain teaching and leadership experience, vital for resume and college applications.  Counselors live on campus at Vanguard University for the 5 days of their arts-X-press session, participate in all activities and excursions, mentor students to excel in the arts, and practice their own art form with professionals in their field.

Counselors are given 100 volunteer service hours for each week worked

To apply: You must be between the ages of 16 and 20 as of July 1, 2012 Strong preference is given to applicants who have previously participated in arts-X-press and/or the Pacific Symphony Youth Ensembles You must be able to participate in the mandatory all-day training sessions on June 9 and July 10. You must be available to live on campus for at least one of the following sessions:

Session 1: July 14-18

Session 2: July 21-25

Session 3: July 28-August 1

Applications are being accepted online only – click here to get started. NEW counselors (anyone who has not been a counselor in previous summer) will also need to submit one letter of recommendation - download the recommendation form here. VETERAN counselors who have been on staff for at least one summer only need to complete the application and are not required to submit a recommendation. Applications are due APRIL 2nd. Late applications will NOT be considered. Warning: lack of sleep during arts-X-press may lead to erratic film-making behavior. Check out what tends to happen towards the end of the week: