Last week was ArtStart, our fall fundraiser that supported tuition assistance. The beginning of the week was unsettling as the forecast promised rain. But, we faced it boldly and proceeded to have our outdoor, under-the-tent event. The rain held off and it was fabulous. We celebrated creativity with...

First Auction item in! Last year, for the first time, ArtStart's silent auction went online, and we are doing the same this year. Having the auction online allows more people to participate in ArtStart, and lets you participate where and when it is convenient for you. The ArtStart silent auction...

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a monthly message from Executive Director Deb Green Many years ago when I began teaching I loved having the children participate in what I thought were creative art experiences, such as adding “googly eyes” to pre-cut Halloween jack-o-lanterns or tracing our hands to represent the Thanksgiving...

Tickets are no longer on sale for ArtStart. The online silent auction is open to everyone. You do not need an event ticket to be a bidder. As a ticket holder you will: Spend an evening outside on PIC's Nature Playground and Blacktop. Discover original artwork and installations created by PIC’s young...

Don't miss ArtStart 2021: In Their Element, which will run from Friday, Oct. 1 through Friday, Oct. 15. We are excited to continue the tradition of ArtStart, in a new form that features ArtWalks on PIC's open play spaces, as we continue raise funds for our Tuition Assistance Program. Matching Gift...

PIC's first ever virtual event, ArtStart 2020, received rave reviews, and exceeded all fundraising goals. In case you missed the program, you can still watch it here! WE DID IT! All told, over $55,000 was raised for the teachers’ fund and for our Tuition Assistance Program. This year, has beaten all...

WE DID IT! We Met Our Matching Gift Challenge! We are incredibly grateful to everyone and all who continued making donations through our virtual event and afterwards to bring us over our goal. Over $15,000 in donations were made to the Teachers are Superheroes Fund, and our generous donors’ pledge...

MELISSA & DOUG DRESS UP Be an astronaut and put on your tutu! Costumes for ages 3-6. VALUE: $62 PLACE YOUR BID BY EMAILING artstart2020@parentinfantcenter.org The first 10 email bids are accepted. ONLY ONE EMAIL BID PER PERSON Be sure to put in your highest bid The highest bid wins!