Peace, Painting & Partnerships This September 21st, Platt College will be hosting an event celebrating the United Nation’s International Day of Peace. As well as Playing For Change Day which happens on September 19th. The United Nations organizes the International Day of Peace event every year and has chosen the theme “Partnerships for Peace- Dignity for All” for the 2015 celebration. While Playing For Change Day is a global event… Read More
Celebrate Independence Day At Platt College!
You’re invited to fun and festive celebration in honor of the Fourth of July! We will be celebrating our nation’s independence day in classic American fashion, with hot dogs, lemonade and great company. The celebration will be taking place during all breaks on Thursday, July 2nd!
Free 4th of July Design Resources
Independence Day is right around the corner, and we’ve got you covered on patriotic design supplies for flyers, posters, and other holiday projects. Enjoy these 4th of July Design Resources. Patriotic Fonts Design in American style with these patriotic fonts. Add it to your BBQ poster or send your greetings to family and friends in style. 4th of July Vectors Add some patriotic flair to your next design project with… Read More
Happy Father’s Day!
Here’s a short video for all those good feels on Father’s Day.
International Day at Balboa Park Hosted by Platt College
Platt College Hosts First Annual International Day If you’re free on Thursday, March 26 between 10 AM to 1 PM we invite you to join Platt College San Diego at Balboa Park. We will be setup in the International Village where we are hosting our first ever International Day. This event is also a celebration of the 100th year anniversary of Balboa Park. The second oldest park in the U.S.,… Read More
International Day at Balboa Park Hosted by Platt College
If you’re free on Thursday, April 16th between 10 AM to 1 PM we invite you to join Platt College San Diego at Balboa Park. We will be setup in the International Village where we are hosting our second International Day of the year. This event is also a celebration of the 100th year anniversary of Balboa Park. The second oldest park in the U.S., Central Park in New York… Read More
Celebrate Valentine’s Day & Social Media With Platt College
Join us Tuesday, February 17th for our courtyard celebration in honor of Valentine’s Day and Social Media! We LOVE to celebrate and there is not a better celebration than a celebration of LOVE!! The modern world LOVES to be LIKED, LOVES to be SHARED, to be HASHTAGGED #, and LOVES to be COMMENTED on. So we ask you to SHARE your love today, SHARE your kindness, SHARE your artwork, SHARE… Read More
Platt Celebrates Emerging African American Artists
Forwarding the Dream In addition to celebrating emerging African American artists, Our Head Librarian/ Instructor Nicole Lewis is commemorating Black History Month by sharing stories of artists who paved the way. “I asked my colleague, Richard Morris, a fellow African American teacher at Platt College, who inspired him to pursue art and he told me about his grandfather who was an illustrator in Texas while Jim Crow laws were in… Read More
Celebrate the Life & Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Faith is taking the first step, even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. MLK day was earlier this week, but his memory is one that we can celebrate any day of the year! Join us in the courtyard during all breaks on January 28th to celebrate the life and legacy of such an inspirational person. There will be live music, food and great company!… Read More
The Power of Aesthetic Voices: Celebrating African American History Month
African American Art Show Celebrates Black History Check out this great news article that was on the cover of the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper this morning! They interviewed our head librarian Nicole Lewis and several of our students about the African American Art Show on display through February at the Spring Valley Library hosted by Platt. The artwork featured along with the article is from Platt College student… Read More