YUHSD’s MAP program spotlights local student art at annual gala
Lauren Duffel
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Yuma Union High School District’s (YUHSD) Mastery of the Arts Program, commonly known as MAP, hosted their annual gala Tuesday night.
The event showcased students’ visual art projects as well as performing arts, emceed by the podcasting class offered in the program.
Program Executive Director Lauren Spurlock said, “It’s a student-ran production, so our theater technology class does all of the lights and sound…We have them backstage moving props and things, so every part of it is student-produced, and our podcasting class functions as our emcees tonight.”
Students work collaboratively with community artists and educators. One student, Chloe-Marie Keim, says the program has helped her grow as an artist.
“It’s really helped me grow especially as an artist there’s a lot more in-depth experience,” Keim explained.
MAP is designed for all YUHSD students who are interested in the arts. The program is open to students in ninth through 12th grade.
For students interested in MAP, there is an application process that you can check out here.