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Join Ridgefield School District and the Ridgefield community in encouraging a lifetime of creativity!

2025 Ridgefield Youth Arts Month is here!

From Missoula Children's Theatre to Dance to Clay and more!

Join us this March 2025 for a month of fun and creativity!

​Ridgefield Youth Arts Month represents a partnership between Ridgefield School District and the Ridgefield community encouraging young people to take part in artistic endeavors including literary, visual, musical, and performing arts. Youth Arts Month happens throughout the month of March with events taking place at all four district schools as well as at community businesses and organizations.

“Youth Arts Month was established to emphasize the value of participating in art for all elementary and secondary students. In Ridgefield, Youth Arts Month developed from a tiny spark of an idea. Now it has ignited into a month-long celebration of all the arts during March.” Barbara Wright

RYAM 2025 CLASS OFFERINGS

Join us in celebrating a month-long extravaganza of creativity and expression. From engaging art activities and classes to inspiring performances, there's something for everyone.

A big thank you to our generous donors! Because of their support, we’re able to offer FREE classes throughout March (with the exception of Missoula Children’s Theatre).

When registering, please be sure you're able to attend the class. Each spot is valuable, and there are many children eager for the opportunity to participate. If you sign up, we kindly ask that you commit to attending, so others won’t miss out on this wonderful experience.

Are you an instructor interested in offering a class this coming RYAM? Email mandy.evans@ridgefieldsd.org to discuss class possibilities.

REGISTRATION OPENS 1/20
RYAM FLIER

Scroll to March and discover all the creative classes waiting for you!

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MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS

EVENT

DATE & TIME

LOCATION

GROUP

All District Choir Concert

3/11/25 @ 7:00 PM

PAC/Main Gym

ALL DISTRICT

VRMS Band Concert

3/13/25 @ 7:00 PM

PAC

VRMS

Spring RHS Band Concert

3/18/25 @ 8:00 PM

PAC

RHS

Spring Musical

April 11 - 12 & 18-19

PAC

ALL COMMUNITY

MISSOULA CHILDREN'S THEATRE PRESENTS....

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Kick off Ridgefield Youth Arts Month with Missoula Children’s Theatre original adaptation of The Snow Queen on Monday, March 3, 4PM in the View Ridge Commons. All pre-registered students attending auditions will be cast in the production! No advance preparation is necessary, but a smile never hurts! Assistant Directors will be cast to aid in rehearsals during the week and take on essential backstage responsibilities. Limited Space - don't wait!

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PRESENTING SPONSOR

Ridgefield Arts Association Logo

THANK YOU 2024 SPONSORS

Special Thanks to the Ridgefield Art Association for their generous support of Ridgefield Youth Arts Month! We appreciate their financial support along with the gift of many volunteer hours.

Museum Level Sponsors
Ridgefield Public Schools Foundation
Dance Fusion Northwest
ABM

Gallery Level Sponsors


Studio Level Sponsors
Barbara Wright

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Special thanks to our Organizing Committee: community members, business owners, and district employees who make Ridgefield Youth Arts Month a reality.

Mandy Evans
Community Education Director
- Ridgefield School District

Carla Kendall-Bray
Studio Director - Dance Fusion Northwest

Maureen O'Reilly
Ridgefield Art Association

Barbara Wright
Ridgefield Art Association

Cheri Cowley
Ridgefield Art Association

RYAM SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Ridgefield Youth Arts Month relies on the generosity of businesses like yours to make programs accessible to every child in the District. All proceeds raised will make RYAM a more inclusive, welcoming opportunity for all children and families in our community.

DONATE

Museum Level Sponsor ($500+)
Sponsor name listed on press release, website, social media as RYAM Event Sponsor & Sponsor name/logo on materials for selected classes 

Gallery Level Sponsor ($250 - $499)
Sponsor name on press release, website, social media as Class Sponsor, Sponsor name listed on materials for selected  classes

Studio Level Sponsor ($100 - $249) 
Name included on brochure as class sponsor

RIDGEFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT FACULTY

HIGH SCHOOL

Emily Brabant | Band
Kaitlyn Etter | Theatre
Maleah Cooper  |  Art
Bob Meek | Choir
Jessica Gordon | Photography
Jared Hundley | Graphic Design & Animation
Shelle House  |  Art

SUNSET/VIEW RIDGE

Alan Adams | Art
Stephanie Bloom | Band
Michelle Hankins | Art
Bobbe Whetsell   | Choir
Emily Brabant | Band
Courtney Thompson | Theatre

ELEMENTARY

Darren Bloom | Union Ridge Music
Heather Fukuchi | South Ridge Art
Steven Guldin | Union Ridge Art
Sarah Koharchick | South Ridge Music
Heather Peeler  | Union Ridge Art
Wendy Golden | Union Ridge Music
John Thomas | South Ridge Music
Lyle Heckman | South Ridge Art

Looking for more information?

Join Ridgefield Community Education’s mailing list to receive periodic updates and reminders.  Email mandy.evans@ridgefieldsd.org with the subject line "Add me" to sign up!

 Questions?  email Mandy Evans | Ridgefield Community Education