Our Story
In 1986, Jim Gibson became the principal of Highland Park High School and discovered a dire need for improved arts facilities. With no specialized art classroom and limited resources for band, choir, and orchestra, he envisioned a community initiative to support fine arts education. In 1987, alongside HPISD Fine Arts Director Linda Raya, a group of dedicated parents founded Highland Park Arts, aiming to enrich the educational experience of all students in the Highland Park Independent School District (HPISD) through comprehensive arts programming.