Leap - Arts In Education Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Leap - Arts In Education is a private nonprofit organization based in San Francisco, California, founded in 1979 in response to reduced state arts funding in California. The organization delivers arts education programs to students, aiming to integrate the arts into standard schooling and broaden educational opportunities beyond traditional curricula. It serves as a Bay Area provider of arts residencies across numerous schools, engaging teaching artists to offer hands-on experiences in disciplines such as architecture, painting, sculpture, creative writing, theater, music, and dance. Leap works with the educational system to enhance students’ learning experiences and prepare them for future success in school and their communities. With operations centered in the Bay Area, the nonprofit serves thousands of students annually through its expanded network of school partnerships and program offerings.