Reprise Foundation for the Arts, in partnership with Central Coast Funds for Children (CCFC), has launched the Start in the Arts program, offering scholarships for children in San Luis Obispo County to participate in their first formal arts and music experiences. Funded by a grant from CCFC, this initiative seeks to make arts education more accessible for families facing financial barriers.
“Our community offers a great variety of child and family-centered arts, movement, and music programs. But registration fees can be a burden for some families, delaying exposure to these enriching early childhood experiences. With Start in the Arts, we hope to help families comfortably try something new, while connecting them with San Luis Obispo County’s strong community of artists and musicians,” said Alexis Lewis, Vice President of Reprise Foundation.
The program is open to children under 19 enrolling in art, theater, music, or other creative classes, camps, or private lessons. In addition to Start in the Arts, Reprise offers two other scholarships: the quarterly Arts Scholarship for all ages and the Shirley McNamara Memorial Arts Scholarship for high school seniors pursuing the arts post-graduation. A Business Support Fund also helps local businesses launch or grow arts programs.
Reprise Foundation, established in 2023, operates with a mission of “Making music, art, and community,” aiming to eliminate barriers to arts access for all. Donations and scholarship applications are available at RepriseFoundation.org
CCFC, a volunteer-led organization with a 30-year legacy, has provided over $2 million in funding to child-centered initiatives in San Luis Obispo County. For more on CCFC, visit CentralCoastFundsForChildren.org
