The School of Arts + Enterprise

May the coming year bring along new hopes and new opportunities. Wishing you all a very successful and Happy New Year 2023! 🎉

We invite you all to join us for The School of Arts + Enterprise’s Academic Expo! See students present their projects, explore the campus, and engage with school leadership!

6th - 11th grade: Saturday, December 3rd, 2022.

12th grade: Saturday, December 10th, 2022.

We’ll see you there!

Join us for SAE Day! A school preview day for families interested in enrolling in the 23/24 school year. Come see for yourself why The SAE is the optimal learning environment for creative students in grades 6th-12th. See students present their projects, explore the campus, and engage with school leadership!

Saturday December 3rd, 2022
Starting Promptly at 9:30AM
300 W 2nd Street, Pomona, CA

Questions?: [email protected]

We surveyed our students about what they love most about their school, and here's what they had to say 👆

What's your favorite thing about being a SAE student? ⁠💜⁠

The School of Arts + Enterprise is thrilled to welcome Broadway Star and Recording Artist Eden Espinosa to The Fox Theater on November 10th for a special master class as part of our acclaimed Artist + Artist Series. This series offers our young artists the chance to work with amazing professional artists in a collaborative and nurturing environment. Eden Espinosa is most recognized for her critically acclaimed portrayal of Elphaba in "Wicked" on Broadway and Los Angeles and San Francisco. Other credits include originating the title character in "Brooklyn the Musical" on Broadway, Flora in "Flora the Red Menace," and Maureen in the closing company of "Rent" on Broadway.

The SAE is committed to offering students a world-class, culturally inclusive arts education rooted in the idea that Arts Are Academic. Recognized as an Arts Schools Network National Exemplary School and a California Department of Education Exemplary Arts Program, The School of Arts + Enterprise graduates are routinely accepted to leading collegiate programs across the nation. To learn more about us, visit thesae.org or drop us a line at [email protected] to schedule a visit!

Before he returns to Broadway in January, we're thrilled to welcome our newest resident artist, Mr. Reggie De Leon, to The School of Arts + Enterprise.

With over two decades of work on numerous stages and screens across the country, Reggie brings innumerable gifts and experiences to the students of The SAE.  From starring on popular television shows such as Mom, Superior Donuts,  Melissa & Joey, The Newsroom, and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, to starring in the First National Tour of Disney's Aladdin across North America and on Broadway as Iago. Mr. De Leon will share with our students his experiences and support their artistic growth. Reggie will also lead professional engagement with our arts faculty while giving insight on the current state of the professional industry while creating culturally relevant arts pedagogy.

The School of Arts + Enterprise Residency Series is as unique and creative as The SAE. We are offering world class artists, of both local and national profiles the opportunity to share their talents and inspire us here at  The SAE.  All of us at The School of Arts + Enterpirse are honored to welcome Reggie De Leon to our family of Resident SAE Artists!

Win tickets to see live at the Fox Pomona]]! 🌟

In honor of , we're partnering with Fox Pomona]] to gift 1 SAE student TWO tickets to see Carla Morrison live on November 12th, 2022 at the .

To enter to win, please follow the instructions below! ⬇️

✔️ MUST be a currently enrolled SAE student
✔️ MUST be following and Fox Pomona]]
✔️ Like this post
✔️ Comment your favorite Carla Morrison song

This giveaway is exclusively for SAE students ⭐

1 winner will be announced this Monday, October 10th. Good luck!

Join the artists of The School of Arts + Enterprise for our first exhibition of our 22+23 Visual and Performing Arts Season. "SAE SCARES: An Exhibition of Horror" begins this Saturday from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm as part of the 2nd Saturday ArtWalk! SAE SCARES will be shown through November in The Gallery at The Downtown Center in the heart of the Pomona Arts Colony.

You can also experience the start of The SAE's new diversity series, "The SAE Celebrates: Latinx Heritage Month." Featuring performances at The SAE diversity series pop-up beginning at 6:30 pm, and with the opening of our new exhibition, "I Am Latinx: A Través De Nuestros Ojos" (Through Their Eyes) in the Treasury Gallery at The Downtown Center. This exhibition is curated by SAE senior Delila Meraz in collaboration with the works of other Latina artists from The School of Arts + Enterprise.

We look forward to you joining us for these events this weekend at The SAE's Downtown Center, right where YOU belong!

Keeping up with the tradition of SAE Senior Sunrise! 🌅

The SAE is thrilled to announce the appointment of Candida Spahr as our new Director of Dance. After an extensive recruitment process for the new head of dance, Ms. Spahr joins our school and the nationally award-winning SAE ARTS team. Holding a BFA in Dance from Cal State Fullerton, and currently a member of the FUSE Dance Company, Ms. Spahr brings a dynamic artistic skill set to lead SAE DANCE into its next chapter of success.

With a redesigned curriculum focusing on college preparatory skill development, the launch of the new SAE REPertory Dance Company, and commitment to a culturally inclusive arts education, the future is exceptionally bright for our dance students at The School of Arts and Enterprise.

Welcome to The SAE Ms. Spahr... we can't wait to see what you create!

It was our first week back! 🎉

Today we celebrated the new school year with a welcome back rally at the . We had live performances from SAE students, announcements, and tons of fun!

22/23 school year — we’re ready for you! 😎

LITTLE MX GIVEAWAY 🔽

Back to school is just around the corner and we want to gift TWO lucky SAE students a back-to-school package. This package will include goodies and gift cards!

HOW TO ENTER:
- Follow
- Repost your little mx caricature(s)
- (BONUS) Tag a friend & let them know which little mx reminded you of them

Winners will be announced Monday, August 1st! Good luck! 🎉

Summer at The SAE is in full swing!

Our FREE Summer at The SAE classes give prospective students the opportunity to participate visual and performing art classes like Dance, Drums + Guitar, Drawing and Broadway. At the end of this week, they will have gained foundational skills and expanded their artistic portfolio!

Interested in enrolling in our school year program? Connect with us  at [email protected]

📢 Attention all 22/23 SAE Students and Families.

ORIENTATION IS NEXT WEEK! - Details about your orientation day and time went out to parent emails and were mailed to your home address. Please also find a copy of the schedule and what to expect in our bio titled "Orientation 22/23 Details"
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📢 Atención a todos los estudiantes y familias del año escolar 22/23.

¡NUESTRA ORIENTACIÓN ES LA PRÓXIMA SEMANA! - Los detalles sobre el día y la hora de la orientación se enviaron a los correos electrónicos de los padres y se enviaron por correo a la dirección de su casa. También encuentre una copia del horario y qué esperar en nuestra biografía titulada "Detalles de la Orientación 22/23"

Last week The School of Arts + Enterprise was honored to host The Summer Leadership in partnership with our friends . Arts school leaders from across the country came together from across the country to visit The SAE campuses hosted by Artistic Director and Arts Schools Network Board Member Mr. Phil Miller, meet with Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Jon Gundry and share space, knowledge and inspiration with The SAE's Resident Artist Mr. Jonathan Kirkland. Participants were treated to a tremendous lunch from , a tour of and a special visit to with its Executive Director, Beth Ann Gerstein. The SAE continues to be a national model for accessibility and the power of its nationally award winning arts education. Thank you to all who traveled from near and far to spend a few days with us!

Happy Pride Month! This month, and every month, honor students, families, teachers, and faculty members who are a part of the LGBTQ+ Community and who enrich our learning community every single day! In honor of , we are partnering up with the on a very special giveaway!

We will choose two winners who will win a basket or a tote bag filled with pride month and SAE goodies. To enter for a chance to win, read the instructions below ⬇️

✅ Like this photo
✅ MUST be following and
✅ Tag a friend below or comment who you look up to in the LGBTQ+ community

Winners will be announced Monday, June 20th. Good luck! 🏳️‍🌈
* Winners will pick up their basket/tote at , which is located here in .

The American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA) and The School of Arts + Enterprise (SAE) are delighted to announce a multi-year strategic partnership. The two organizations will join forces to provide compelling artistic experiences for the next generation of ceramic artists and museum professionals. Key features include:

Free admission to AMOCA for SAE students, staff members, and families.

SAE classes for students in the AMOCA Studio, as well as the launch of The AMOCA + SAE Ceramic Art Dual Major
Annual SAE + AMOCA Day, designed to welcome and offer behind-the-scenes museum opportunities to SAE students, staff, and families.

For more information, visit: https://www.amoca.org/press/sae-partnership/, or click the link in our bio.

Join us this summer for FREE art classes. These classes are for creative young people, ages 10-13, with all levels of experience who have a passion for The Arts! Summer at The SAE classes are ideal for students looking to explore an arts education and a possible future with The School of Arts + Enterprise.

**Space is limited and priority will be given to non SAE students**

Register Today! www.summeratthesae.org

Congratulations, Class of 2022! 🎉 Your perseverance and dedication to your education has been inspiring to watch throughout these unprecedented few years. We are so proud of you all! 🎓

Bob Ross once said, “All you need to paint is a few tools, a little instruction, and a vision in your mind.” We definitely agree with him on that! 🎨❤️

Live theatre is back and we want you to experience it! One lucky winner will win 4 tickets and 1 gas stipend to see Come From Away at The Ahmanson Theatre!

Enter to win by following the instructions below!

✅ Like this photo
✅ Must be following
✅ Comment your favorite song from the musical or tag two people

For extra entries, share this on your story and tag us!

The winner will be able to choose the date and time they'd like to attend the show.

The winner will be announced this Friday, May 13th. Good luck!

Our seniors are just weeks away from graduating. They've just finished their portfolios and are finishing up the last of their work and preparing for college!

Seniors, what are your post graduation plans? 🎓

It's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! This month, and every month, honor AAPI students, families, teachers, and faculty members who enrich our learning community every single day!

At the beginning of the year, our 11th-grade students took initiative and wrote to their political representatives about their concerns for the city of Pomona. On Wednesday, Mayor Sandoval hosted a town hall meeting for them and provided a safe space where they can voice their concerns and ask him questions directly.

Afterward, they took a walk to the Lopez Urban Farm where they met Steve Yorba who shared his love for our planet, our city, and sustainable urban farming. is a 3-acre nonprofit urban farm that’s in partnership with . They provide good access, community education, and an urban green space.

Thank you and for giving our students a remarkable day!

Directly from The GRID Creativity Festival - The SAE is honored to welcome its next Resident Artist, Mr. Jonathan Kirkland to The SAE Family.

From his early career work as Opera singer to his acclaimed performance as George Washington in the Chicago production Hamilton: An American Musical, and his ongoing work across TV and Film - Jonathan brings a highly diverse body of work to our school.

Jonathan will be teaching master classes in performance to both middle school and high school students, working with our arts faculty in a professional development setting and performing live on stage with Senior Alexa Yamila Ocana during her Senior Recital on May 9th. Mr. Kirkland holds Bachelor's of Music in Vocal Performance from Michigan State University and a Master's in Vocal Pedagogy from the University of Houston. Jonathan's passion for The SAE's mission of a tuition free, no-audition-required world class arts education is high - and we can't wait for our students to meet him!

Portfolios are happening and our students are hard at work! Portfolios are created to help students develop interpersonal dialogue and prepare them for college level presentations and research skills. Portfolios allow students to reflect on their artistic and academic goals.

Happy Spring Break! We hope you all have a fun and restful week. What are your Spring Break plans?

The School of Arts + Enterprise returns to performing and hosting exhibitions this spring. We have planned a season full of plays, musicals, dance and music concerts, as well as showcasing what our visual art department has to offer. Our new Spring into Art season has new and favorite venues while still providing powerful art at the heart of the Pomona Arts Colony. There is no greater experience than SAE students creating and sharing with their community.

As the season unfolds, all performances are free to attend as part of the Free For All ticket initiative in celebration of The SAE being awarded the California Department of Education Exemplary Arts Program. We look forward to safely welcoming audiences back to experience the power of the nationally award-winning work of The School of Arts + Enterprise!

Day one of The Grid Summit was a blast! Our students got the opportunity to experience a series of creativity-exploring workshops, hear industry professionals talk about their journeys, and watch musical performances from their very own SAE classmates!

provides ground-breaking opportunities to 7-12 graders. The Grid engages them in workshops, ranging from game design and illustration, to animation, music and video/film production, visit with a mix of organizations in the Expo, and as importantly, share their own work as part of a Student Showcase that will cap the GRID festival.

Happy Women's History Month! This month, and every month, honor the female-identifying people in our lives who enrich our learning community every single day!

Who are the influential women in your life? Let us know in the comments below or tag them!

Colorful hair and cheerful faces! Class is always fun when you have your friends around! 😄

Happy Valentine's SAE! ❤️ To show our love for our SAE students, families, teachers, faculty members, and community, we're gifting TWO lucky winners a Galentine’s Sugar Cookie Box! 🍪

To enter to win follow the rules below ⤵️⁠
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✅ Like this picture⁠
✅ Follow us⁠
✅ Tag your Valentine or Galentine
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The winner will be announced tomorrow and will pick up their order at the DTC ❤️ ⁠ Good luck!