Oakland Grown:
Student Art & Music Festival
Save the Date: October 18, 2025
Oakland Museum of California Garden
1000 Oak Street, Oakland
Oakland Grown is BACK! Once again, we’re partnering with OUSD’s Visual and Performing Arts Office (VAPA) to produce this joy-filled celebration. Sign up to stay up to date on ticket sales, performances, and volunteer opportunities.
About the Event
The Ed Fund launched the inaugural Oakland Grown: Student Art & Music Festival last year. This family-friendly event raises critical funds for our schools while celebrating The Town’s talented students.
The sold-out festival featured student performances, visual arts displays, and activities for kids, culminating in a special hometown concert by Oakland native and internationally acclaimed R&B artist Goapele, along with musical artist and actor D Smoke.
Schedule
12:00 PM DJ HeyLove
12:25 PM Westlake Middle School Warrior Eagle Choir
12:40 PM Castlemont High School Poet & Solo
12:45 PM Castlemont High School Gospel Choir
12:55 PM Montera Middle School – School of Rap
1:10 PM Skyline High School Drama
1:30 PM La Escuelita Elementary
1:45 PM DJ HeyLove
1:55 PM Carl B. Munck Elementary Dragons Dance Company
2:10 PM Oakland Performing Arts Intensive Dance
2:25 PM Castlemont High School Instrumental Duo
2:30 PM Roosevelt Middle School Orchestra
2:50 PM DJ HeyLove
3:00 PM D Smoke
3:30 PM Goapele
4:00 PM Closing
Want to Participate?
Sign up to showcase your students at Oakland Grown! Any OUSD student performers or artist with support from an OUSD teacher can participate in a 5 – 15 minute vocal, instrumental, dramatic, or spoken word performance. We are also accepting visual arts pieces to be displayed at OMCA during the festival.
Want More Information?
Check out the FAQ below for more information about the full line-up, what to bring, how to get there, and more.
Become a Sponsor
As a sponsor, your business or organization will support the critical work of the Ed Fund while promoting your brand and expanding your community reach. We’re anticipating nearly 700 students, teachers, corporate, and community members celebrating Oakland’s young artists and performers of the future! If you’re interested in being a sponsor, please contact Kelly Yun, Chief Development Officer at kelly@oaklandedfund.org or (510) 868-0434.
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