The Orange County Children's Therapeutic Arts Center (OCCTAC) is proud to announce it was recently featured on Spectrum News 1 in a heartwarming segment titled “Arts School Founder Creates Space for Learning and Self-Expression for Disadvantaged Youth.” The story, reported by journalist Nikki Kay, aired on May 26, 2025, and highlights the remarkable work OCCTAC has done over the past 25 years to support neurodiverse and underserved youth through innovative arts and therapy-based programs.

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OCCTAC has been selected as a 2025 recipient of the Helena Modjeska Cultural Legacy Award by Arts Orange County. Honored as the Outstanding Arts Organization, OCCTAC is recognized for 25 years of empowering underserved families through arts education and creative therapies. The award will be presented at the 25th Annual Orange County Arts Awards on September 16, 2025, at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts.