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Homeschool Classes Start in August!

Day classes in Culinary Arts will be added to our schedule.

Tuesdays: K-2nd grade | 10am-12pm

Wednesdays: 3rd-6th grade | 10am-12pm

Thursdays: 7th grade-12th grade | 10am-12pm

Cost is $140/month (4 classes per month) Registration opens soon!


	Paso Pinot & Paella Festival!

	This event on June 7th was perfect in every way! The Masters of Paella gave everyone a taste of the good life, not to mention incredible Pinot wines from our world class local wineries! The music by Cimo Brothers had people dancing, and we have the proof! Check out the amazing photos by Clicks & Clo, photographer Chloe Hanft!

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	THANK YOU Heavy Lifters!

	Thank you for your help on moving day! Our current space is growing! To make room for construction, offices and rooms were juggled, and volunteers helped make that happen! Thank you! We host about 700 students after school each year, just $15 for 8-week sessions!

Your support has accelerated momentum toward our $3.5 million construction milestone, getting us almost halfway to that goal for an additional 4500 square feet of happy arts space, because no youth is turned away!

What blooms in our youth? Self-esteem, kindness, empathy, and resilience! We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with 21 years of arts classes. Your donation of any size will mean the world to the next shining stars in our halls!

Please Help Youth Bloom!

Grant Awarded to PRYA!

Thank you to the Robert H. Janssen Foundation for awarding Paso Robles Youth Arts a Youth and Youth Sports Fund Grant in the amount of $10,000!

This grant will support the operation of our accessible dance program for students in the 2026 / 2027 sessions.

PRYA's dance classes helps students build confidence, gain strength, and learn new skills through a variety of dance forms including ballet, folklorico, swing, and jazz.

The Janssen Fund—which operates in partnership with The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County—focuses on reducing financial, cultural, and physical barriers for local kids.

	Paint and Grow Kits!

	Our Paint & Grow Kits are here! Each kit includes everything your child needs to paint their own pot and grow herbs that can be used in your kitchen: Paintable pot, Paints + brushes, Herb seeds, and Soil! Perfect for: A screen-free weekend or after school project and creative kids who love to make things! Support youth arts + give your kids something hands-on to enjoy! Kits are just $10. Order online + pick up at our office, or stop by and pay cash.

	Order Online Here!

	Alumni Spotlight: Grace Shults

	Remarkable Journeys: Discover the impact that PRYA has had on the lives of students who came through our doors! Grace Shults’ connection to the Paso Robles Youth Arts Center was woven into her life long before she was old enough to step into a classroom. In 2001, when Grace was just a toddler, her mother, Claire Fundaro, became the very first teacher hired by PRYA founder Donna Berg.

	Read Her Story!

	Welcome Shelby Steiner!

	Welcome our new Programs Coordinator! Shelby has been an instructor for our arts program, and she is the Youth Development Professional at the Boys & Girls Club. Her six years of experience working with children through creative and youth-focused programs makes her well-qualified to step into this role, we are THRILLED to welcome her to our staff team!

	Read Her Bio

APRIL AND MAY SPECIAL EVENTS!

	April Special Event

	Did you know that we hosted a special music recital in April? This event featured our talented students as they took the stage to showcase their hard work and progress. The informal performance wowed our guests! One commented, "It gave me chills, they are good enough to go on tour!" This recital highlighted the joy of making music, growth, and creativity! Bookmark our new Events page to stay informed of upcoming events!

	SPECIAL EVENTS

	May Special Event

	In May we supported a popular Family Movie Night! A free, family-friendly event featuring The Book of Life! Our thanks go to: Tolosa Children's Dental Center for hosting with us;UMB Bank for volunteers; Fiji Water & Halos Fun for generous donations; and to First 5 SLO County for sponsoring the movie and snacks! Bookmark our new Events page to stay informed of upcoming events!

	SPECIAL EVENTS