By the California State PTA Arts Education Committee
The Arts Education Committee is looking forward to meeting PTA leaders from across the state at the upcoming State PTA Convention in Fresno (FresYES!) May 1-3, 2026!
The committee is planning two fun and engaging workshops, an arts education resource room, as well as a hands-on art activity. We invite you to join our workshops listed below:
- Bringing the Arts to Every Child- Become an Arts Advocate!: This interactive workshop for leaders will be held Saturday afternoon, May 2. Take part in making creative, accessible art activities while learning how the arts support student success. Arts advocates from Create CA will share their tips on how PTA leaders can champion arts programs in their schools and districts .Participants also take home an “Arts Engagement Toolkit” with resources and lesson ideas listing low-cost arts activities they can replicate at school events or family nights!
- Improv(e) Leadership & Communications: This workshop will be held Sunday morning, May 3. Attendees will participate in improvisational theater exercises designed to improve public speaking, presentation, and leadership skills. Faculty from a Fresno Talent K-8 school will lead interactive improv-based activities and games.
Drop in, open house style, to the Arts in Action! Arts Education Resource Center to meet with arts education committee members, ask questions, obtain resources, and participate in a hands-on art activity.
Arts education teaches teamwork, leadership skills, public speaking, creativity, and problem solving skills, and you can discover more at Convention. Visit capta.org/convention to register now and we will see you in Fres”yes”!