Near & Arnold School Of Performing Arts

Near & Arnold's School of Performing Arts & Cultural Education (SPACE) is an acclaimed afterschool performing arts program serving youth ages infant through 18. SPACE, located near downtown Ukiah at 508 West Perkins, offers an innovative year-round program that has become a vital beacon for hundreds of children and their families.

Print out the Financial Assistance form, then submit it with your Registration form and $15 deposit in person at the office or use the after hours drop box located next to the Box Office. SPACE's goal is to make its programs available to all interested students and their families.

We refer to the CA Dept. of Education Income Eligibility Guidelines for Child Nutrition Programs and also a family's individual situation, if revealed, when assessing eligibility.Please do not apply for a scholarship if you pay full tuition at a private school or other after-school program.

We want to offer you a brief description of how we work with students and the terminology we use to support their learning and social development. Our main philosophy is Time In, as opposed to Time Out. One of the main tasks for SPACE teachers is to connect thoughtfully and respectfully with each child.

After collaborating for ten years directing Performing Arts Summer Camp and other projects, Laurel Near & Paulette Arnold founded Near & Arnold's School of Performing Arts & Cultural Education in 1995. Both women have been teaching young people since 1981. All our staff are experienced performing arts educators or practicing artists.

By making a donation or monthly pledge to support our programs, you ensure our ability to expand the impact of our work in our exciting new facility and continue to give young people the tools and confidence to make healthy choices and build strong relationships in their lives and communities. SPACE is a professionally managed public benefit corporation founded in 1995 and funded by tuition, grants, and donations from individuals and businesses.