

children’s analytical skills through
improvisation, playwriting and
continuous revision.


learn to tell stories, write
dialogue, develop characters,
and craft puppets and backdrops
while strengthening literacy.


for a group performance, children
learn to work as a team and
provide peers with constructive
feedback based on close
observation.


give parents, caregivers, and other family
members the opportunity to sample art-making
activities while getting to know their children’s
Teaching Artists.


give parents, caregivers, and other family
members the opportunity to sample art-making
activities while getting to know their children’s
Teaching Artists.


elementary students to explore their imagination and
express individual identity through painting, drawing
and sculpture.
School Programs
ArtsConnection provides quality arts learning experiences in over 100 K-12 New York City public schools annually. We work in partnership with schools to custom design programs that:
Facilitate student learning in dance, music, theater and visual arts
Build Common Core capacities
Engage families and communities
Residencies
Residencies are tailored to meet the goals of schools and the developmental level of students. Each residency includes planning and reflection time among teachers and artists. Residencies can occur during the school day in partnership with classroom teachers or as part of an after-school program, and range in length from 10 to 30 sessions.
Catalog
Family Events
Family members and caregivers join in exciting arts experiences that help build community and connect to student learning in the classroom.
Performances
Held in the school, professional performers bring an array of experiences to your students. This is a wonderful opportunity to introduce students to an art form and a culture.
PerformancesTo learn more about our School Programs please contact:
Gwendolyn Thomas, Director of In-School Programs
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Or use our Information Request Form
