Newark School of the Arts (NCSA) announced that it has received a $20,000 grant from The PwC Foundation, Inc.. This funding supports the school’s 3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing, and Merchandising Program. This innovative initiative prepares students with creative and technical skills for the future of art, design, and industry.
The grant is part of the PwC Foundation’s Reimagine Grants program. This program provides targeted support to nonprofits. It focuses on expanding educational opportunities in underserved communities. Since 2018, the program has awarded over $63 million to more than 800 organizations nationwide. This helps close opportunity gaps and drives economic mobility.
At Newark School of the Arts, the grant will enhance a hands-on learning experience. This experience fuses creativity, technology, and entrepreneurship. Students will learn to conceptualize, design, and produce artistic and commercial products. They will use 3D printing and other additive manufacturing tools, bridging the gap between artistry and innovation.
Lori Scott Pickens, Board President of NCSA, thanked the organization. “PwC has been supporting the Newark School of the Arts for more than 20 years,” she stated. “NCSA is grateful for the opportunity to have been selected as one of 800 recipients nationwide for PWC’s Reimagine Grant Program. We are looking forward to the endless possibilities of engaging students and their families in programs that opens new creative and career pathways,” Picken said.
Divad Sanders, NCSA Executive Director, added that the partnership “has helped expand what’s possible for our next generation of visionaries”. He noted that “Partnerships like this make magic real – building pathways to inspire the world”.
The grant reinforces NCSA’s commitment to offering accessible, high-quality arts education. Through this program, NCSA students will explore new artistic mediums. They will also gain valuable exposure to STEM-aligned skills. These skills support economic advancement and self-sufficiency.
