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...

Dear Friends of PIC, One of the biggest safety nets you can give families in such chaotic and overwhelming times is a strong community of support—a network of people they can turn to when the world throws a little too much their way. Thank you for being part of PIC’s community of support. With your...

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...

Hooray for another Cindy's Day at Metropolitan! We received a note this weekend from Metropolitan Bakery and Cafe owners Jim and Marcy Lilly, "With beautiful weather and a nice crowd all day, we're happy to report that the Metropolitan 2021 contribution to The Cindy Fund will be $835." This is the...

We are excited to announce that once again Jeff "City" Block and the City Block Team have signed on to be a Corporate Sponsor of PIC. 2021 marks a decade that Jeff Block has sponsored PIC, starting out as an ArtStart supporter, and moving up to being our very first annual Corporate Sponsor. We are...

Leave the shopping frenzy behind, breath, and then give. On Tuesday, December 1, PIC will participate in #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that kicks off the season of charitable holiday and end-of-the year giving. PIC has a matching donor in 2020! Teachers are the heart and soul of PIC. This...

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...