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In the spirit of using art as an experiential means of learning and teaching, ESD 105 offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers to experience art. ESD 105 partners with art organizations whenever possible to expose students to the arts and enhance whatever art programs are currently available.

“Involvement in the arts has been shown to impact student academic achievement because the arts require higher level thinking skills. So, art supports achievement across the curriculum.”
– Aurelio Garcia, ESD 105 Regional Arts Education coordinator

Visit the ArtFusion web site.

ESD 105 is involved with these arts events:

Regional High School Art Show: Creations from area high schools are featured in this unique opportunity to show art in a gallery setting. Our 35th annual show will be Feb. 24 through March 9, 2008, at the Allied Arts Peggy Lewis gallery. Registration forms are due from teachers on Feb. 8, and all art must be delivered to Allied Arts during Feb. 11-15. Find full information about our 2008 show here.
• The 2007 show was held Feb. 25-March 11. See the artwork in the 2007 show here!
• The 2006 Art Show was held February 26-March 10. Our 33rd annual exhibit featured 83 pieces by 72 students from 12 high schools. See the artwork in the 2006 show here!
• 2005 Regional High School Art Show Slide Show Flash player required

Yakima Symphony Orchestra Concert for 4th and 5th Grade Students was held May 11, 2007, at the Capitol Theatre. Information is mailed out to superintendents, principals, and music teachers.

Central Washington State Fair Art Exhibit: ESD was once again proud to assist in the coordination of displaying student artwork at the 2007 fair during September 28-October 7. The 2007 exhibit involved 1,379 entries from students at 12 Yakima County school districts, representing 32 public school buildings and five private schools. Artwork came from students of 71 teachers who organized, matted, and labeled the pieces in preparation for the fair. Special thanks also to the 31 teachers and volunteers who came together to hang up the entries three days prior to the fair's opening!
ArtFusion: Led by ESD 105, this collaboration between area arts organizations and participating educators in the Regional Arts Leadership Cadre is designed to help the region's schools meet the state-mandated requirements for music, theater, dance, and visual arts. (The ArtFusion site will provide you extensive information about ESD 105 art programs.)

If you have any questions about the art sponsored events of ESD 105, contact Aurelio Garcia or Gayle Ames, (509) 575-2885.