At JPCatholic we believe that The Arts are the building blocks of culture. The very life-blood which unites us all under a common human experience. At this university we strive, not only to educate, but to enrich. Whether in illustration, music, acting, cinema, animation, or game design, JPCatholic encourages its students to push beyond the boundaries of their creativity. To bring back a love of goodness, truth, and beauty in all they do. To change the culture, both local and global, from within.
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The Feature Film Program
JPCatholic’s revolutionary model of education integrates feature film productions into our curriculum. This platform provides students the opportunity to collaborate with faculty to write, pitch, create, and distribute full-length movies, releasing every other year. Before even graduating, students gain professional film credits for their resume and reach audiences with masterfully produced stories that inspire truth, beauty, and goodness.
Annual funding need: $60k
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JPCatholic Theatre Productions
JPCatholic Theatre Productions puts on three main productions every year, comprised of a classic stage play, a Shakespeare, and a musical. All of these are open to the public and performed at local Escondido theaters. Recent performances have included Uncle Vanya, Romeo and Juliet, and The Pirates of Penzance. In addition, each spring the Acting Practicum experience gives theater students an opportunity to select and lead a project that best showcases their talents.
Annual funding need: $20k
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Community Christmas Concert
Each year, the musically inclined students of JPCatholic, hailing from both the Acting and Digital Music programs, come together to spread Christmas cheer in the form of a Community Christmas Concert. With an audience of all ages, JPCatholic brings Christmas to Escondido, offering an evening full of singing, dancing, and seasonal cheer.
Annual funding need: $10k
Watch 2023 Concert
Pelican’s Plume
An annual literary journal, Pelican’s Plume provides a platform for the best and brightest of JPCatholic's writers, poets, and artists to showcase their talent. Guided by a faculty advisor, a student publishing team creates and curates each issue, with roles including Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor, Layout Designer, and Graphic Designer.
Annual funding need: $5k
Read Winter 2024 issue
Art Showcase
JPCatholic’s Illustration program integrates both traditional and digital art, allowing students to enter the workforce with versatility in their craft and a well-developed personal style. Our annual Art Showcase during Graduation Week invites the public to see the fruits of this program, and gives our artists another venue to connect with new clients and opportunities.
Annual funding need: $5k
See Student ArtworkTotal Annual Funding Need = $100k
| Giving Level | Monthly Gift | # of Benefactors Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Patron of the Arts | $250 | 10 |
| Advocate of the Arts | $100 | 25 |
| Sponsor of the Arts | $50 | 35 |
| Supporter of the Arts | $25 | 40 |
| Friend of the Arts | $10 | 60 |
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