The School For Creative Performing Arts

Who We Are: For almost 50 years, the School For Creative & Performing Arts has been committed to providing a world-class artistic and educational experience for students. Located in one of the most historically significant and culturally rich communities in Cincinnati, SCPA is the first school in the country to combine a full range of arts studies with a complete college-preparatory academic program for elementary through high school students. This dual mission paves the way for students to reach their fullest potential as lifelong learners and passionate artists. Today, the gleaming curve of the new Erich Kunzel Center for Arts and Education is a symbol of the energy and movement that has always propelled the school forward. As SCPA ushers in a new era of excellence, the powerful combination of community, arts, education and state-of-the-art resources is seen and felt in every aspect of the school. SCPA has never been in a better position to nurture young artists as they prepare for the future.

What We Do: We serve 1,400 brilliant, gift young students. Every student admitted to SCPA has already demonstrated incredible capacity, talent, intellect and determination. SCPA is accessible to all children who exhibit the talent and determination to succeed, regardless of their financial or family circumstances. SCPA is singular in its ability to equitably empower young people to lead us to a more connected and a more compassionate community.

Why We’re Important: We provide ongoing financial support to maintain our superior quality of education which includes: • 100% of high school seniors have graduated for five consecutive years • 89% of students have been accepted into college or other postsecondary programs • Recipient of the Arts School Network Exemplary School Award recognizing SCPA as a model magnet arts school and a crown jewel of Cincinnati Public Schools. How We Serve the Community: 53% of SCPA students are living below poverty level. The SCPA Fund provides the funds needed to provide the support and tools necessary for SCPA’s students to achieve their goals in academic and artistic excellence. We provide support to maintain over 254 instruments, to provide 1,000 pointe shoes and over 290 student performances annually.

How You Can Help: The SCPA Fund is a non-profit organization created to support SCPA mission of academic and artistic excellence. Ongoing financial support is critical to maintaining the superior quality of SCPA’s artistic and academic programs in supplementing the full program provided by Cincinnati Public Schools. Together, we must raise $625 for each of our 1,400 students to close the funding gap. These dollars make the difference by covering everything from pointe shoes to tutoring, musical instruments and critically needed theater equipment. Thank you for being our champion and for investing in our students who are the Future of the Arts!

The School For Creative & Performing Arts 108 West Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45202 513.363.8155 www.scpa.cps-k12.org Facebook (Cincinnati’s School for Creative and Performing Arts) Instagram (scpacincinnati)

Development Director: Teresa Summe-Haas Email: haaster@cps-k12.org

Board Chair: Otto M. Budig, Jr.

Board Members: Larry Bergman, Holly Brians Ragusa, Tim Cagle, Colby Chapman, Breta Cooper, Jennifer Damiano, Bill Knodel, Adam Koehler, Nolan Marx, John O’Connor, Joshua Reid, Shannon Roush, Neal Schear, Murray Sinclaire, Jr., Brett Stover, Rick Wayne