Burbank Elementary School Celebrates Creativity with Art Day

Walt Disney Elementary transforms campus into vibrant art studio with grant-funded activities

Mar. 28, 2026 at 5:37pm

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Walt Disney Elementary School in Burbank, California, held its first-ever Art Day on March 13, transforming the campus into a vibrant art studio where students participated in large-scale outdoor Messy Art stations, created individual and collaborative artworks, and explored different artistic movements and techniques under the guidance of teachers, volunteers, and visiting artists. The event was made possible through a grant from the Burbank Arts & Education Foundation.

Why it matters

The Art Day event at Walt Disney Elementary aimed to provide students with hands-on, joyful experiences with art, allowing them to explore their creativity and self-expression. The grant funding not only supported the Art Day activities, but will also enable the school to continue expanding arts opportunities for students in the years ahead, ensuring a lasting impact on the community.

The details

Throughout the day, all K-5 students rotated through outdoor Messy Art stations where they experimented with color, movement, and collaboration. One popular activity was Swirling Spirograph Can Art, where students suspended paint-filled cans and created dramatic swirling patterns on large canvases below. Students also created individual pieces to take home while participating in collaborative artwork with their classmates. Classroom art lessons were inspired by renowned artists, allowing students to explore different artistic movements and techniques.

  • Walt Disney Elementary School held its first-ever Art Day on March 13, 2026.
  • The Burbank Arts & Education Foundation grant will also support new ceramics opportunities for students this spring and the installation of another student mural on campus within the next six months.

The players

Hilde García

The Art Day coordinator at Walt Disney Elementary School.

Burbank Arts & Education Foundation

A local organization that provided the grant funding to support the Art Day event and ongoing arts opportunities at Walt Disney Elementary School.

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What they’re saying

“This was an incredible day for our students. The campus was filled with color, excitement, and creativity. Thanks to the support of the Burbank Arts & Education Foundation, our students had the opportunity to experience art in a hands-on, joyful way that many of them will remember for years.”

— Hilde García, Art Day coordinator

What’s next

The Burbank Arts & Education Foundation grant will also support new ceramics opportunities for students this spring and the installation of another student mural on campus within the next six months, ensuring that the impact of the Art Day event continues long after the day itself.

The takeaway

The Art Day event at Walt Disney Elementary showcased the power of community partnerships and grant funding to provide students with meaningful, hands-on arts experiences. By blending traditional art forms with technology and collaborative projects, the school was able to foster creativity, self-expression, and a deeper appreciation for the arts among its students.