Support in Arts Instruction Initiative March 2, 2025 ArtsConnection proudly participated in the NYC Council’s announcement of a $4 million investment in arts education across 239 public schools. Representing ArtsConnection, Dionne Thornton, Director of Development and Communications, spoke at the press conference and delivered a compelling message: “Four million dollars needs to be ten!” […]
The Brooklyn Museum, one of ArtsConnection’s valued Culture Connected Partners, is hosting a compelling exhibition featuring artists from across the ArtsConnection community. This diverse showcase brings together the creative voices of alumni, staff, and contributors, each exploring themes of identity, culture, and belonging through innovative artistry. Assane Sy’s (SAP and Art 2 Art Alumni), work […]
ArtsConnection is delighted to welcome our newest board member, Omar Perez. Alum of the ArtsConnection Young Talent Program (Bronx Middle School) Former Teaching Artist Omar Perez is an actor, director, and educator. He began his performance career began with the internationally recognized Pregones Theatre (partial list): The Red Rose starring Grammy winner Danny Rivera (winner […]
CHALKBOARD CHAT is an interview series highlighting the teaching artists and administrators who dedicate their time and expertise to ArtsConnection students. Ed Miller Director of Teen Programs What’s your earliest memory of being moved by art? My earliest memory of being moved by art was in my first show at Children’s Theater Company. It was […]
CHALKBOARD CHAT is an interview series highlighting the teaching artists and administrators who dedicate their time and expertise to ArtsConnection students. NICHOLAS LEICHTER Program Manager, In-School and Connected Arts Network What’s your earliest memory of being moved by art? I went to a performing arts magnet school from K-6. I was literally moving in a […]
“Rest in Petals, Rise in Memory” Dominique is an alumna of ArtsConnection and Brooklyn High School of the Arts My journey with ArtsConnection started in 2018 as an intern. Since then, the organization has exhibited my artwork at Kekst CNC, Soroban Capital Partners, and now in the “Art is the Heart of Life” online gallery. […]
“Neighborhood Scenes” Julian is an alum of ArtsConnection and Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School My art depicts a New York City neighborhood throughout the year as a surreal exaggeration but shows all the wonders of our city — scenes from Halloween, Christmas, summertime, fall, winter, spring, kids playing sidewalk games, drawing, a […]
ArtsConnection’s benefit event reinforces importance of arts
New York’s number one News Channel 7 Eyewitness News reports on a special night celebrating the Arts in New York City. Click here to see the story.
🎉 Congratulations to our Executive Director, Rachel Watts on being selected to champion nonprofits in NYC governance! “Every day, in every borough, New Yorkers are interacting with nonprofit organizations, whether you are an older adult at a community center socializing with friends, a person with a disability receiving vocational training to help secure employment, or […]
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