Festival supports fine arts and other educational programs for Oakland public schools.
Oakland native and internationally acclaimed Rhythm & Blues artist Goapele takes the stage at the inaugural Oakland Grown: Student Art & Music Festival on Saturday, October 19 from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m., hosted at the Oakland Museum of California.
The Oakland Public Education Fund (the Ed Fund) is partnering with the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) Office of Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) to produce this family-friendly festival to raise critical funds that will support fine arts and other educational programs for Oakland public school students.
Tickets include museum admission, performances by talented Oakland students, visual arts displays, and art activities, culminating in a special hometown concert by Goapele.
She is a singer/songwriter, entrepreneur, actor, and activist who has solidified her position amongst our time’s most prolific R&B and soulful visionaries and creators.
Singer, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, and humanitarian Goapele has solidified herself amongst numerous prolific R&B and soulful visionaries and creators of our time. She attended OUSD schools and is an alumnus of Skyline High School.
Her roots and musical background at Berklee College of Music fueled her to create commanding songs that examine life’s complexities with openness and precision relatable to the ordinary person.
For Goapele, songwriting and creating music is therapeutic, making her entire musical catalog an authentic collection told through a lens of truthful experiences. Her timeless music has been featured in numerous films, television series, and soundtracks.
Outside of her music career, the Oakland native has been a passionate activist and philanthropist for years—always finding time to give back to her community. As a devoted mom of a growing daughter, and stemming from her youth, she is a big supporter of women’s and girls’ empowerment and has been part of various organizations over the years.
“I’ve always wanted to positively impact the world, be a part of positive change. I strive to create things that leave a lasting feeling in people,” she says. “Anytime my music and creative expression ignite or inspire someone else, it’s a dream come true for me,” she says.
Learn more about the Oakland Grown: Student Art & Music Festival on the website.
The Oakland Public Education Fund is a nonprofit that leads the development of community resources in Oakland public schools so that all students can learn, grow, and thrive. We have helped raise over $200M for Oakland kids, placed 10,000 volunteers in local classrooms, and fiscally sponsored more than 150 education-related projects.
What: Oakland Grown: Student Art & Music Festival presented by the Oakland Public Education Fund
When: Saturday, October 19, 2024, 12:00 – 4:00 pm
Where: Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street, Oakland
Tickets: $5/youth, $25/individual, $60/family, $100/VIP
