Jackson School of the Arts

🎨 BIDDING IS NOW OPEN! 🎨

The 2026 Canvas for a Cause Online Art Auction is officially live!

Browse and bid on a stunning collection of artwork created by Jackson School of the Arts students and talented local artists—all while supporting a meaningful cause.

Every bid helps provide tuition assistance, ensuring that arts education remains accessible to students throughout our community.

🖥️ Online Auction
📅 Open Now through July 1 at 5:00 PM EST

Whether you're an art lover, collector, or supporter of the arts, there's something waiting to inspire you.
✨ View the whole collection and start bidding today!
https://givebutter.com/c/JacksonSchooloftheArts/auction

🎨 New Guest Artist Workshop!

Join local artist Melissa DiVietri for Color Outside the Lines—an inclusive abstract art experience where creativity has no rules! Explore color, movement, and self-expression through hands-on art activities in a welcoming environment for all abilities.

July 15 | 5–7 PM
Ages 6–13
$15 | Supplies Included

Spots are limited—register today!
https://loom.ly/9z1Evzo

🎨 Canvas for a Cause Online Art Auction Opens June 18!

Discover a collection of inspiring artwork created by Jackson School of the Arts students and talented local artists.
Every bid helps provide tuition assistance for students, ensuring that financial barriers never stand in the way of creativity, confidence, and arts education.

Online Bidding Opens:
June 18, 2026 | Time TBA

Online Bidding Closes:
July 1, 2026 | 5:00 PM EST

👑 Princesses Wanted! 👑
Ages 4–10 | June 22–25 | Next Week!

Create magical art, dance to your favorite princess songs, enjoy royal games, and meet surprise princess guests!

✨ Few spots remain
✨ Daily snack included
✨ Final performance for families

Register today before the castle gates close! 🏰💖
JacksonArts.org/summercamps/

Part 3 of our spring Recital photos! (and stay tuned for more)
Don't forget... Summer classes and camps are here!

jacksonarts.org/summer

🎨 Featured Auction Piece - created by Sarah Ermatinger!

One of the things we love most about Canvas for a Cause is the opportunity to showcase the creativity and talent of artists in our community.

This piece will be available for bidding during our online auction, opening June 18.

When you place a bid, you're not only supporting an artist—you're helping provide arts education opportunities for students who otherwise may not have access.

Stay tuned for more featured artwork!

Our Kids Create students visited the Henry Ford Community Education Center at the YMCA to see their artwork on display—and what a special day it was! We are so proud of these young artists and the creativity, imagination, and hard work they poured into these pieces.

From creating their masterpieces to seeing them showcased in the community, this experience was one they'll remember for years to come. 💛

Enjoy these snapshots from their visit and join us in celebrating our talented young artists!

This is what all the practice leads to. ✨

Check out our summer offerings at JacksonArts.org

June is off to a great start at Jackson School of the Arts—many classes and camps are already in session or close to full!

Good news: we still have openings in most of our July programs (though some are filling fast). Don’t miss out!
Register here: jacksonarts.org/summer

This year’s Dance Recital was the result of countless hours of dedication—weeks of classes, rehearsals, and practice from our incredible students, paired with the behind-the-scenes preparation from our instructors, assistants, and staff who helped bring the entire production to life.

We have so many beautiful moments to share from the stage, and this is just the beginning. We’ll be rolling out more recital photos over the next several days across our social pages, with even more to come on Facebook.

We hope you enjoy reliving these moments as much as we enjoyed creating them. Stay tuned—there’s much more ahead.