Elementary Visual Art Integration
Keep Art in the Picture
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"I wish art could be every day. Even though I am not the best at it, it is fun to express myself and I love art!" - Lotte, McPolin Elementary
Elementary Art Stories and More
ABOUT
For 13 years, art in Park City’s elementary schools didn’t just happen – it was built, funded and sustained by PCEF through the Elementary Visual Arts (EVA) program in collaboration with a key local expert art partner, the Kimball Art Center (KAC).
Art funding was erased from Utah’s elementary curriculum in the 1980's. In 2012, as volunteer programs waxed and waned, PCEF, parents, the school district, and the Kimball Art Center came together to create the Elementary Visual Arts program (EVA). It was offered to all elementary schools; McPolin, Parley's Park, and Trailside chose to participate. Jeremy Ranch opted to stay with their successful volunteer-taught Masterpieces of Art.
Now, it’s evolving to something more.
Beginning in the 2026-27 school year, the district will fund four full-time, licensed elementary art teachers. Lessons across all the elementary schools will be aligned so that every student in grades K-5 will have access to high-quality, equitable art education. Art will be integrated into curriculum supporting English language arts or science, making learning even more diverse and impactful.
PCEF will continue to support by funding the high quality supplies needed for the program, and the KAC will advise on art curriculum.
STUDENT IMPACT
"Art is a class where everyone can be successful and feel good about their work. Many students who struggle with the traditional educational model can excel in their art lessons and gain confidence and feel a sense of accomplishment that they might be missing elsewhere. Students learn to express themselves while gaining an appreciation for our culture." - Stefani Kimche, first EVA teacher
Art plays a critical role in student success. It nurtures creativity, problem-solving, and confidence, ensuring moments of teamwork, curiosity, and humanity, are happening every day in our classrooms and schools.
PCEF DONOR IMPACT
"The evolution of EVA for 2026-2027 is directly attributable to years of foundational support from PCEF donors. EVA is a case study on the impact of resource investment; without PCEF's 13-year commitment to financial and programmatic operations, and the organizational alignment of PCSD, PCEF, and the Kimball Arts Center, the district couldn't transition to this robust arts integration model. PCEF's support of EVA has been transformational, ensuring the long-term success of visual arts in PCSD elementary schools." - Bret Hughes, PCSD Fine Arts Coordinator
The EVA Program started in 2012. Since then, thanks to support from PCEF donors and a partnership with the Kimball Art Center, 1,200 students receive professionally taught art lessons every year. Now, the program is secured with the district funding four licensed art teachers.
PCEF will continue to fund the high quality art supplies needed for this program
From Seuss to Seurat and Dali to Degas - help us continue to provide this important program. We invite you to...
Artes Visuales Para Escuelas Primarias (EVA)
Mantener el Arte en Escena
"Me gustaría que la clase de arte fuera todos los días.
Aunque no soy la mejor en ello, es divertido expresarme y me encanta el arte"
- Lotte, Escuela Primaria McPolin
ACERCA DE
Los fondos para el arte fueron borrados del plan de estudios de las escuelas primarias de Utah en la década de 1980. En 2012, como los programas de voluntariado crecieron y disminuyeron, PCEF, los padres de familia, el distrito escolar y el Centro de Arte Kimball se unieron para crear el programa de Artes Visuales para Escuelas Primarias (EVA). Se ofreció a todas las escuelas primarias; McPolin, Parley's Park y Trailside eligieron participar.
BENEFICIOS
El arte desempeña un papel fundamental en el éxito de los estudiantes. Fomenta la creatividad, la resolución de problemas y la confianza. Con EVA, cada día se producen momentos de trabajo en equipo, curiosidad y humanidad en nuestros salones de clase y escuelas.
"El arte es una clase en la que todo el mundo puede tener éxito y sentirse bien con su trabajo. Muchos estudiantes que tienen dificultades con el modelo educativo tradicional pueden sobresalir en sus clases de arte y ganar confianza y sentir una sensación de logro que podrían estar perdiendo en otros lugares. Los estudiantes aprenden a expresarse mientras ganan una apreciación de nuestra cultura"
- Stefani Kimche, profesora de EVA
APOYO DE LOS DONANTES DE LA PCEF
El Programa EVA comenzó en el 2012. Desde entonces, 1,500 estudiantes reciben cada año clases de arte impartidas por profesionales, gracias a la financiación de la PCEF.
Gracias al apoyo de los donantes de la PCEF y a la colaboración con el Centro de Arte Kimball, podemos mantener el arte en los salones de clase para los estudiantes de la escuela primaria de Park City.
De Seuss a Seurat y de Dalí a Degas - ayúdenos a seguir ofreciendo este importante programa. Le invitamos a DONAR AQUÍ.
