City Heights Music School

06/06/2026

Good news! Thank you to all who raised their voices in support of the arts in San Diego!

06/03/2026

Join us this Saturday from 2-6pm at Eljardin.sandiego for a fun event supporting local non profits through the Jamie's Joy Foundation! Mariachi Juvenil Victoria performs from 2:15-2:45! 🎶❤️

05/18/2026

Stand up for the arts in your schools and communities! City funding is vital to so many impactful programs.

05/08/2026

CHMS serves more than 1700 residents each year through weekly community and Music123 in-school and after-school programs. The proposed budget cuts drastically affect our ability to maintain and grow that impact. Please join us in emphasizing the importance of arts programming.

05/07/2026

Facing a $50,000 cut, we need all voices and support at City Hall on May 18th!

City of San Diego arts & culture organizations are facing $11.8 million in funding cuts.

In City Council District 1’s La Jolla, represented by Council President Councilmember Joe LaCava, more than $1.23 million in arts funding is on the chopping block — over 10% of the citywide proposed cuts.

Organizations impacted include:
• Athenaeum Music & Arts Library— $81,203
• La Jolla Historical Society — $111,578
• La Jolla Music Society — $273,222
• La Jolla Playhouse — $383,884
• La Jolla Symphony & Chorus — $45,566
• Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego — $341,323

These organizations are community anchors, economic drivers, and cultural destinations serving thousands each year.

Now is the time to speak up.

👉 Contact Council President Joe LaCava and urge him to restore arts funding in District 1 and across San Diego: https://www.sandiego.gov/citycouncil/cd1/contact/form

👉 Join us at upcoming City Hall actions: https://mailchi.mp/sdartmatters.org/urgent-arts-advocacy-alerts-may-3

👉 Share why arts and culture matter by writing a letter to The San Diego Union-Tribune: [email protected]

(FY26 funding levels shown)

05/07/2026

See you at Bell Middle for Mariachi! 🎻💃🏻🎺

Join the VAPA Foundation for an exciting summer filled with creativity, performance, and artistic growth. Students will have the opportunity to explore visual and performing arts in a fun, supportive environment.

Learn more and register today: https://vapafoundation.org/summer-camp-2026

05/07/2026

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We wanted to bend your ear about something a little different than what we usually post. ❤️🎶

The proposed Fiscal Year 2027 City of San Diego budget includes major cuts to arts funding — funding that helps groups and non-profits like ours bring live music, cultural programs, and arts education to communities all across San Diego.

A huge part of what we do is bringing music and educational programs to schools, community spaces, and neighborhoods that might not otherwise have access to live performances and arts programming. Funding like this helps us keep that work accessible and reach ALL communities, not just the ones that can afford it.

We believe that the arts make a real difference in people’s lives and help build stronger, more connected communities. If you feel the same, now’s a great time to respectfully share your thoughts with City leadership. Even a short message can help. ❤️

You can contact the Mayor's office here if you're interested in getting in touch: https://www.sandiego.gov/mayor/contact/form

05/06/2026

05/05/2026

Eljardin.sandiego came alive yesterday 🌿🎶
From student performances to community art and drum circles—this is what it’s all about!

Proud of our students, families, and teaching artists for making it happen.