Art Tatum Zone

Exciting news! Next week we’re sharing daily highlights about our new Family Coach Program created to support parents & caregivers in our community. Follow along to learn how this impactful program can make a difference!

“We are building a movement.” What began with 250 leaders in D.C. has grown to 750+ in San Diego — advancing place-based, cradle-to-career strategies nationwide. Co-founded by HCZ CEO @MrKwameOK & HCZ Founder #GeoffreyCanada, #PowerofPlace keeps growing. hcz.social/PoP2025

You don’t have to do it alone. At Art Tatum Zone, our Family Success Coaching program (in partnership with Harvard University) helps parents + caregivers set goals, find balance, and build brighter futures — together. Connect with a Family Coach today — link in the comments!

Young Artrepreneurs branching out and reaching new heights—literally! Our field trip to Toledo Metroparks had us climbing trees, sparking creativity, and exploring nature in the most adventurous way.

Our scholars had a field trip that was out this world today at the Armstrong Space Museum. Hands on learning about space exploration gives these young scholars the opportunity to imagine themselves doing anything— even in a space suit!

Our scholars had a field trip that was out this world today at the Armstrong Space Museum. Hands on learning about space exploration gives these young scholars the opportunity to imagine themselves doing anything— even in a space suit!

Join us next year! Day 2 at the Global Leadership Summit was absolutely inspiring with high-impact sessions, practical takeaways, and conversations with visionary leaders that left me buzzing with ideas. Grateful for the momentum and excited to lead with purpose. #GLS2025

Today was the ground breaking ceremony for Scott Park.We appreciate all our supporters who came out to today’s event.We are excited for the students & community.This innovative project will not only transform lives & the campus, but a model in changing urban communities.TPSProud!

Scholars in the Zone practice yoga and mindfulness weekly to develop their self-awareness, focus, and emotional regulation. It is awesome to see how much they have grown over the course of this year!

The incomparable Ramona Collins with an ensemble from Toledo Jazz Orchestra performed for our scholars at a showcase organized by the Toledo Alliance for Performing Arts. What a treat! She talked about skatt, improv and did a special blues number she made up on the spot!

Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center, an Art Tatum Zone initiative, provides a nurturing space for children ages 3-5 to learn, grow, and explore through play-based learning and creative experiences.

🌍✈️ Excitement is in the air as the amazing students from Jones Leadership Academy of Business and members of the Art Tatum Zone team prepare to board their flight to Honduras! 🇭🇳✨ This week, they’ll dive into the world of social businesses and lend a hand in building a home.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate our Executive Director, Christine Sweeney, for being recognized as one of Toledo’s 100 Most Powerful Black Leaders of 2025! Her unwavering dedication, visionary leadership, and passion for making a difference continue to inspire us.

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Last night at Pickett Academy was nothing short of magical as we joined forces with Yark Subaru, Operation Warm, and @unitedwaytoledo to distribute 204 pairs of shoes to children in the Junction neighborhood.

Merry Christmas from the Art Tatum Zone!

Are you a mom in the community looking for support, a sense of community, a safe place to share your challenges in parenting as well as your successes? We invite you to join us this Saturday at 9am for a mommy meetup. See details below.

This spring and summer, we partnered with @ToledoZoo and Aquarium to expose our kids to the wide world of animals and one-of-a-kind experiences right here in Toledo at our award-winning zoo! Photographers from Toledo Zoo captured these pictures worth a thousand words.