39th Annual Leap Sandcastle Classic
Oct
23
11:00 AM11:00

39th Annual Leap Sandcastle Classic

About the Sandcastle Classic:

Teams of architects, engineers, contractors, designers, corporations, and local elementary school students work together to create giant sand sculptures. The funds raised by teams and sponsors make it possible for Leap to continue to provide arts programs to Bay Area students.

Learn more about the Sandcastle Classic and ways to get involved!

When: Saturday, October 23, 2021, TIME TBA

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38th Annual Leap Sandcastle Classic
Oct
24
11:00 AM11:00

38th Annual Leap Sandcastle Classic

About the Sandcastle Classic:

Teams of architects, engineers, contractors, designers, corporations, and local elementary school students work together to create giant sand sculptures. The funds raised by teams and sponsors make it possible for Leap to continue to provide arts programs to Bay Area students.

To ensure the safety of our community and participants, the 2020 Sandcastle Classic season as well as October’s main event will all take place VIRTUALLY.

Learn more about the virtual Sandcastle Classic and ways to get involved!

When: Saturday, October 24, 2020, 12pm-3pm

Where: Online on Zoom, RSVP here


Event Sponsors:

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Creative ArtBar 2020
Sep
10
6:00 PM18:00

Creative ArtBar 2020

Hosted by Leap Arts in Education, Creative ArtBar is an annual fundraising event celebrating creativity of all kinds, benefiting 8,500 Bay Area students. Through art stations, guests experience what it's like to be a Leap student, reimagine the creative process, and Make Your Mark! THIS YEAR, CREATIVE ARTBAR GOES VIRTUAL!

When: Thursday, September 10, 2020, 6-8 PM

Where: Creative ArtBar will be a fully virtual event. The event link will be sent out to ticket holders.

Get Tickets: $30. Ticket buyers will get a raffle ticket, and supply their own materials to participate in Creative ArtBar.

Can't make it to Creative ArtBar? You can still support Leap by submitting a donation!

ABOUT CREATIVE ARTBAR: 

In these unprecedented times, our students need the arts to help heal a wounded world. To demonstrate our resilience, and to call upon our deep sense of shared humanity, we invite you to come and help our students Make their Mark. 

ART STATIONS INCLUDE:

"DreamScape Collage," visual art with Alex Martinez

“Clay Play: Monster Mania,” sculpture with Juli Bronzini

"Travel Abroad with the Beat," West African drumming with Bongo Sidibe

"Step Outside of Yourself," improv theater games with Santoya Fields

"Reflection and Expression," dance with Jessica Recinos

"The Wishing Tree: Step Inside the Sandcastle Classroom," architecture with Cara Kuroda

"Leap Mixed Media: Tasty Games" with Leap special guests

Learn more about Creative ArtBar art stations and buy tickets here!

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37th Annual Leap Sandcastle Classic
Oct
26
11:00 AM11:00

37th Annual Leap Sandcastle Classic

Teams of architects, engineers, contractors, designers, corporations, and local elementary school students work together to build giant sand sculptures. The funds raised by teams and sponsors make it possible for Leap to continue to provide arts programs to Bay Area students.

Learn more about the Sandcastle Classic and ways to get involved!

When: Saturday, October 26, 2019, 11am-3:30pm

Where: Ocean Beach at Balboa Street


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Reformer Pilates in Support of Leap Arts
Oct
20
1:00 PM13:00

Reformer Pilates in Support of Leap Arts

When: Sunday, October 20, 2019
Time: 50 minute classes at 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm
Where: MNTSTUDIO, 766 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

What: Join us for three chances to experience a 50-minute reformer pilates class, led by seasoned instructor, Melody Gillick. MNTSTUDIO and Melody have teamed up to contribute time and studio space for these classes, enabling Leap to earn 100% of proceeds raised through class fees.

Cost: $38 per class, Book a class to reserve your spot

About the Class:

Join us for three chances to experience a 50-minute reformer pilates class, led by seasoned instructor, Melody Gillick. MNTSTUDIO and Melody have teamed up to contribute time and studio space for these classes, enabling Leap to earn 100% of proceeds raised through class fees.

About the Instructor: Melody Gillick

Melody Gillick is a certified pilates instructor with a love for movement and wellness. She is also a passionate advocate for the arts with classical training in piano and violin, and a background exploring the impact of music on incarcerated adults. Melody has also served on the Board of Directors for the non-profit, Root Division. She is a strong advocate for the power of music and the arts, and jumped at this opportunity to join her two worlds together: pilates and the arts.

Lean more about MNTSTUDIO at: https://mntstudio.co

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May
9
6:00 PM18:00

Creative ArtBar 2019

Hosted by Leap Arts in Education at Colorbloq, one of San Francisco’s newest and most unique venues, Creative ArtBar is an annual benefit for Bay Area students. Come make, create and play with us - and color outside the lines!

Creative ArtBar brings the Bay Area’s best teaching artists and their innovative activities to you for an unforgettable night. Tickets cover food, drinks, and arts experiences. Guests will have the opportunity to make works of art and take home their own creations. All proceeds go toward Leap's program costs, teaching artist wages, and art supplies. The event will also feature a silent auction highlighting work from talented Bay Area artisans and makers.

When: May 9, 2019, 6-9pm

Where: Colorbloq
435 Brannan St #110, San Francisco, CA 94107

Tickets

Can't make it to Creative ArtBar? You can still support Leap by submitting a donation!


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Nov
3
11:00 AM11:00

2018 Leap Sandcastle Classic

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About The Event:
Join us for the 36th annual Leap Sandcastle Classic, Northern California’s largest sandcastle competition that supports an important cause: bringing essential arts programs into local schools. 

This unique sandcastle competition, nonprofit fundraiser, and community event brings over 3,000 people to San Francisco’s Ocean Beach every year to build super-sized sand sculptures with local students. 

Join us for a fun, FREE day on the beach with your family, friends, and neighbors! All event proceeds support Leap, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in San Francisco. The Sandcastle Classic will take place on November 3rd, 2018 RAIN OR SHINE! More info at www.leapsandcastleclassic.org

Get Involved with the #SandcastleClassic:
- Register a team: www.leapsandcastleclassic.org/register
- Donate to a team: www.leapsandcastleclassic.org/teams
- Volunteer: www.leapsandcastleclassic.org/getinvolved/volunteer
- Become an event sponsor: www.leapsandcastleclassic.org/sponsor
- RSVP here and be entered into a free raffle to win a prize and the beach!  
 

#LeapArts
#SandcastleClassic 

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Oct
14
11:00 AM11:00

Sandcastle Classic

2017 Sandcastle Theme: 
"Castles, Castles, Castles!"
A throwback to classic sandcastles 

This year marks the 35th annual year of the Sandcastle Classic on Ocean Beach, the biggest sandcastle competition in Northern California.

Teams of architects, engineers, contractors, designers, corporations, and local elementary school students work together to build giant sand sculptures. The funds raised by teams and sponsors make it possible for Leap to continue to provide arts programs to Bay Area students.

  • Thousands of people attend Leap’s annual Sandcastle Classic, which is free to the community.
  • The event is covered by regional print and online media, and celebrity judges evaluate the final sand sculptures.
  • More than 25 local schools and 300 donating companies and advertisers participate.
  • In 2016, the top team raised over $49,696.
  • This year, we’re accepting a maximum of 30 teams. Sign up early to reserve your spot!
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