Step It Up Program
2023-2024 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED! APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR 11/13/2024.
mission statement
mission statement
mission statement
The mission of the Step It Up program is to support OSA’s diversity and outreach commitment by making arts education accessible to BIPOC youth from Title 1 OUSD schools. In 2020, we partnered with The People’s Conservatory, and are proud to continue that partnership into the upcoming school year.
MEET THE STEP IT UP TEAM
MEET THE STEP IT UP TEAM
MEET THE STEP IT UP TEAM
Katy Zaugg Jordan Karnes
Director, Enrollment & Student Services Communications
The Step It Up program makes arts education free and accessible to underserved and marginalized Oakland youth through after school programming, onsite specialized arts classes, and industry informed career preparation.
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- The Step It Up program starts on Wednesday, November 8th.
- Classes are held from 4-6pm on Wednesdays
- Sessions are 11/8 through 1/31 with culminating arts showcase on 2/7.
- For 10 weeks, specialized arts courses will meet for 2 hours of free arts education to students.
- Completers of the Step it Up program are given priority in the OSA Admissions lottery for enrollment.
Questions? Check out our FAQ in English, Spanish, and Mandarin or contact stepitup@oakarts.org
2023-2024 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED! APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR 11/13/2024.
to apply for the step it up program, please complete an application below:
to apply for the step it up program, please complete an application below:
to apply for the step it up program, please complete an application below: