Thanks to our friends at Givenik.com, High 5's Teen Reviewers and Critics were given the opportunity to enjoy HAIR on Broadway last week. Click the thumbnail to watch their video review!
In addition, if you select ArtsConnection/High 5 as your charity on Givenik, 5% the proceeds from Broadway tickets you purchase will benefit ArtsConnection!
ArtsConnection Benefit raises over $1 million!
The ArtsConnection Spring Benefit on May 24, 2011 was a tremendous success, raising over $1 million for arts education in New York City. Honoree and Board Vice Chairman Robert A. Pruzan was instrumental in making this our most successful fundraising event in our 32 year history as an organization. Many thanks to the generous individuals and corporations that contributed to the event and helped us to reach our goal! Read more about the 2011 Spring Benefit here.
Broadway's Newest Stars Shine at the Majestic!
On June 6th, hundreds of NYC public school students made their Broadway debut at the Broadway Junior year-end sharing. Students from fifteen schools across the city performed on the grand stage of the Majestic Theatre in an event hosted by Daniel Radcliffe, star of the Harry Potter movies who is currently performing on Broadway in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Broadway Junior is a collaboration between ArtsConnection, the Shubert Foundation and MTI that provides NYC school children the opportunity to perform in adapted Broadway productions at their schools. Read the New York Times article about the event to learn more about Broadway Junior!
Save the Date!
ArtsConnection's Spring Benefit will be held on May 24, 2011 at the Powerhouse of the American Museum of Natural History. We will be honoring Board Member Robert A. Pruzan and this year's Janklow awardees will be teaching artist and professional dancer/choreographer Mei-Yin Ng and Principal Sharon Fiden of PS 230 in Brooklyn. To learn more about ArtsConnection's Benefit or to purchase your tickets, visit the benefit page of the ArtsConnection website.
High 5 Releases Spring Guide for Teens!
ArtsConnection's High 5 program recently released its 2011 Spring Guide! Teens from all over the city can use the guide to learn more about inexpensive arts and cultural events taking place in NYC this spring, featuring everything from Tibetan Art on Staten Island to a film festival in the Bronx! High 5's Spring Guide is available to download here.
ArtsConnection Unveils New Blog!
Ever wonder what goes in on ArtsConnection's schools each day? ArtsConnection's newest communication tool, a blog entitled Snapshots: Glimpses of Learning in the Arts, gives readers insight into the powerful moments of learning that take place in ArtsConnection residencies each day.
Student Art Program Installs Largest Exhibition
The Student Art ProgramWorlds Near and Far II exhibition at Eton Park Capital Management took place on Tuesday, February 8th. Over 230 students attended with their families to see their work professionally installed in the beautiful corporate space. Coming up in March, a new partner, Proskauer Rose LLP, will be holding an exhibition entitled Goals and Dreams for 35 student artists in their new Times Square office. Photo taken by Max Flatow.
ArtsConnection Seeks Student Artwork!
ArtsConnection's Student Art Program is seeking student artwork submissions for an upcoming exhibition at the offices of Centerview Partners titled The Rhythm of the Day. One hundred pieces of student artwork will be framed, displayed and honored at an opening reception at Centerview Partners. Each winner will receive a $100 gift certificate for art supplies. Students, please note that the work must be submitted through a teacher at your school and the deadline for submissions is
Friday, March 4, 2011.
ArtsConnection is on Jumo!
Jumo, the newest online social network from one of founders of Facebook, allows you to interact with your favorite organizations and receive updates about a variety of social causes. Follow ArtsConnection to get up-to-the-minute news about arts education!
Call for Artwork!
The Student Art Program is seeking submissions for an upcoming exhibition at the offices of Proskauer Rose, LLP. The theme of this showcase is Goals and Dreams. Thirty-four selected works will be framed, displayed and honored at an opening reception. Each winner will receive a $100 gift certificate for art supplies. Students, please note that the work must be submitted through a teacher at your school and the deadline for submissions is December 17, 2010.
ArtsConnection residency teaches the next generation of yogis!
From deep breathing exercises to playing "Yogi Says," ArtsConnection Teaching Artist Amparo Chigui Santiago fully engages her littlest yoga students, Kindergarten through 3rd graders at P.S. 150 in Lower Manhattan. Santiago teaches a ten-week residency at the school, marrying yoga instruction to dance and creative movement. Read all about it in The Tribeca Trib. Photo by Carl Glassman / The Tribeca Trib.
Mural at O'Shea Complex Officially Dedicated
On October 25 students, teachers, parents and members of the Upper West Side community gathered for the formal dedication of a new mural at the O'Shea Education Complex on West 77th Street. The mural was designed and painted by students from the four schools (West Prep Academy, the Anderson School, the Computer School and MS 44)that share the building. The mural was coordinated by ArtsConnection and supervised by ArtsConnection teaching artists Janet Braun-Reinitz and Rochelle Shicoff. Check out photos of the O'Shea Complex mural project at the ArtsConnection Facebook page! Photo by Erin Loughran / ArtsConnection.
ArtsConnection, Marc Jacobs and the High School of Fashion Industries Have HeART!
ArtsConnection partners with the High School of Fashion Industries to celebrate the opening of Marc Jacobs at Bloomingdales! Students will create original artwork inspired by the Marc Jacobs collection to be exhibited for the opening weekend October 15-16. During Friday night’s cocktail event and an all-day shopping event open to the public Saturday, 10% of proceeds will support ArtsConnection programs. For more information, contact Karen Hendershot at hendershotk@artsconnection.org.
ArtsConnection Receives Prestigious USED Grant
This summer, ArtsConnection was awarded a prestigious federal grant from the United States Department of Education’s Arts in Education Model Development and Dissemination (AEMDD) program for $1.1 million over the next four years. The grant-funded project will focus on facilitating partnership among artists and teachers, developing interdisciplinary units of study, and integrating formative assessment into the arts and English Language Arts. We will be partnering with four public schools: PS 130k, PS 230k, Earth School in Manhattan, and Bronx Little School to carry out this ground-breaking project.
Support ArtsConnection today!
ArtsConnection's 2011 Annual Appeal is underway! Download our Appeal form and make a donation today! It's individuals like you who help us make the arts essential to education. Please fax your completed forms to 212-302-1132 or email them to Karen Hendershot. From all of us at ArtsConnection, thank you for your continued support!
ArtsConnection Students Spruce Up Schoolyard Wall!
ArtsConnection is starting the school year in an Upper West Side schoolyard, replacing its graffiti-stained wall with a student-designed mural. A team of artists began painting the 16' x 78' mural this summer. Starting this week, with the support of local businesses and ArtsConnection teaching artists Janet Braun-Reinitz and Rochelle Shicoff, students will complete the mural during in- and after-school art classes. The mural will be publicly dedicated in October.
Check out exclusive mural photos at the West Side Spirit!
Calling all art NYC public school teachers and students!
The Student Art Program is seeking submissions for its "Worlds Near and Far II" exhibition. 230 selected artworks will be framed and displayed at the offices of Eton Park Capital Management and each winner will receive a gift certificate for art supplies. Students, please note that the work must be submitted through a teacher at your school. For more information, visit the Student Art Program web page or contact Student Art Program Coordinator, Amanda Guest.
Deadline for submissions Friday October 29th, 2010.
