NEWSLETTER -- December 2019 YEAR IN REVIEWIn 2019, KDA reached over 12,000 community members through our programs and services! We launched Kern County's FIRST dance/movement therapy program for cancer patients and survivors and received a nomination for a THIRD Beautiful Bakersfield Award. We presented over 16 dance events and provided grants and scholarships to deserving dancers and organizations. KDA was awarded our FIRST California Arts Council grant, we were highlighted in 31 news and radio segments and featured on TWO magazine covers. We invite you to read our 2019 Year In Review. .…continue reading →

NEWSLETTER -- December 2017 YEAR IN REVIEW KDA is closing out 2017 and we could not be more thrilled with our local impact in our second year of operation!  Over 6000 community members reached, new programs launched, scholarships provided, and a Beautiful Bakersfield Award Nomination made for a wonderful year.  KDA invites you to read our 2017 Year In Review – a wrap up of all our programs and partnerships all in the name of service to the arts in Kern County. As 2018 approaches, KDA is gearing up to announce our new…continue reading →