Our Mission
Orcutt Children's Arts Foundation's mission is to provide all children in the Orcutt Union School District with opportunity to experience and participate in the visual and performing arts by bringing together community resources.
Our Purpose
As a non-profit organization, we strive to raise funds that directly support arts initiatives in our local school district, enhancing every child’s educational journey.
Our Board
Dr. Eric Castle, President
Joe Dana, Vice President
Roberta Hough, Secretary
Melanie Waffle, Treasurer
Dr. Holly Edds, Superintendent
Ana Champagne
Kacie Compton-Sheridan
Cher Manich
Jeremy Rich
Joe Schmidt
Jan Zilli
Upcoming Events
82 days to the eventSat, Mar 07The Monarch ClubDinner, Silent and Live Auctions, Raffle, and Dancing! Featuring performances by students to showcase their artistic talents. Enjoy music, dance, theater, and visual arts created by students in a fun and inspiring setting. Proceeds support arts programs in local schools.
Sat, Sep 27OrcuttOn the last Saturday in September, Old Town Orcutt explodes with chalk art masterpieces, live music, local vendors, and community engagement. Since 2011, the OCAF Chalk Festival has been a hugely popular event that draws over 2,000 people to historic Old Town Orcutt.
Event Sponsors
2025 Chalk Festival
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2025 Gala
Event Sponsor
Dr. Michael A. Sales
Flapper Sponsor
Bootlegger Sponsors
Arts Initiatives
ARTS ATTACK
OCAF provides funding for Arts Attack curriculum which teaches the elements and principles of art and drawing in a developmental and sequential way, as well as studying the art of other artists, cultures and historical periods.
DANCE
Orcutt students have unique opportunities to experience the Art of Dance as part of our Physical Education curriculum.
PERFORMING ARTS
Students have opportunities to participate in performing arts as part of our annual district play and various performances at our school sites. OCAF provides generous support for equipment and production costs.
Consulting
MUSIC
Thanks to OCAF's support, the students of the Orcutt Union School District enjoy a variety of music classes including music theory, band, and choir.
VISUAL ARTS
Orcutt Union School District offers many opportunities for students to express their creativity through painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, and design.
