In the Glendale Unified School District, we believe that Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) education is essential to inspiring creativity, critical thinking, and innovation in every student. Our Visual and Performing Arts programs serve students from TK-12, offering a vibrant and diverse array of opportunities to express themselves through five core artistic mediums:

In our Secondary Schools, students can engage in specialized VAPA programs that allow them to dive deep into their passions. Many of these programs also double as Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, offering valuable skills for those interested in pursuing careers in the arts.

This spring, we are excited to launch standardized arts standards to integrate into our Elementary grade levels, ensuring equitable access to high-quality arts education for all students in GUSD. These standards reflect our commitment to nurturing creativity and artistic expression as vital components of academic and personal growth.

Our department partners with many community organizations, bringing real-world arts experiences to our students and expanding their horizons. We are also immensely proud of our award-winning students and performing groups, whose talents have earned recognition at the local and regional levels.  

"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." — Pablo Picasso

This quote beautifully captures our mission in Glendale Unified School District: to nurture and sustain the artistic spirit in every student. Explore the possibilities with GUSD’s Visual and Performing Arts programs today!

Proposition 28 establishes a funding guarantee for arts education in California's PK-12 public and charter schools. It ensures a minimum annual funding source to support and enhance arts programs.Click here to view GUSD’s Prop 28 Annual Report