ArtsConnection

Teaching is continuous learning! ???? Our Professional Learning team attended the Arts for All Abilities Consortium’s 16th Annual Conference, a space dedicated to reimagining arts education for students with disabilities. Our workshop on “Planning for Success through Collaborative Partnerships” featured hands-on arts activities, practical resources, and a panel of experts: Tiffany, Gwen, Kyla, as well as Jaclyn from one of our partner schools P94M. A big thank you to our amazing panelists! ??? #ArtsForAll #InclusionInTheArts #ArtsInEducation #ProfessionalLearning

?? Our Annual Appeal social media campaign invites the public, including all members of AC’s community, to share their thoughts on the question above. We want to hear from you! ?? ?? Complete the form below by Fri., 11/15 to join our campaign! ??: https://bit.ly/4fhkOh4

??Exciting news! We’re thrilled to announce that our Executive Director, Rachel Watts, has been recognized in Crain's New York Business 100 Notable Black Leaders List!???? We asked Rachel what it means to be included in this list. "It was an honor to be nominated and a gift to be selected as one of the 2024 Crain's Notable Black leaders. I work with a tremendous team of people dedicated to supporting young people and who inspire me to keep persevering even in challenging times.?I look forward to continued work together shifting the lives of young people one arts experience at a time." Join us in celebrating this incredible achievement! View the full list here: https://bit.ly/48r9r3i

What a joy it has been to be in partnership with these two impactful organizations. Our collective expertise has helped build a tremendous resource for educators and artists facilitating workshops with students with disabilities.

Thank you @apollotheater for organizing such an important and uplifting convening David King Debbie Ardemendo you helped shift the conversation positively.

Join us at the Veronica Beard store (988 Madison Ave.) on Tuesday, October 8th, 10 am -12 noon and catch a convo between Today's Savannah Guthrie and Dr. Samantha Boardman. 15% of all proceeds will benefit ArtsConnection. RSVP: [email protected] Can't make it and still want to support? Call 646.930.4746 to place an order and mention ArtsConnection. Please share with anyone you think might be interested. Debra Peltz Nduka Nwankwo Marcella Gift Yashvardhan Jain Caroline Kim, CFA, CAIA, CIPM Iris Lior Posternack

??? Start Arts Education Week with us this Sunday at the first annual Ball for Art Tournament—a 3-on-3 basketball game featuring artists, all to support and raise awareness for arts non-profits like ArtsConnection! ???? Visit?www.ballforart.com?for more info and to RSVP. #BallForArt #ArtsEducationWeek #SupportTheArts #CreativeCommunity #ArtMatters #CultureAndCreativity #InspireThroughArt #ArtsInAction

Don't miss out! Together we can SPARK joy, FUEL personal growth, and IGNITE self-expression in 22,000 NYC public school students. Donate now! ?Moment of joy captured of Kim Grier, an ArtsConnection Teaching Artist, guiding principals from South Brooklyn in a workshop on 'Social Emotional Learning and Community Building.' ?????? ??Donate here:?Support ArtsConnection (https://lnkd.in/eXEbdPM2) #MomentsOfJoy #TheArtsAreEssential

There's still time to fund JOY! ?? Help create meaningful impact for 22,000 NYC public school students! Donate now! ? Moment of joy captured of a teen discovering their artwork at the Student Art Program's (SAP) Soroban?exhibition opening, an ArtsConnection Teen Program. ??Donate here:?Support ArtsConnection (https://lnkd.in/eXEbdPM2) #MomentsOfJoy #TheArtsAreEssential

?? Help us continue to SPARK JOY through ArtsConnection's programs that reach 22,000 NYC public school students! Every donation keeps our mission going and creates a meaningful impact. ?? ? ?Moment of joy captured in PS 130 3rd class in ArtsConnection's in-school puppetry residency! ? ??Donate here: https://lnkd.in/eYbM3EHm #MomentsOfJoy #TheArtsAreEssential #DonateJoy