Mission, DEI Values, and Action Statement At ArtsConnection, our dedication to accessible arts education is inseparable from our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We would like to share our values statement with you outlining how we are developing and implementing programs and services for a more diverse and inclusive organization. ArtsConnection Mission To […]
We are excited to announce that The New York Community Trust has awarded us $500,000 over three years to support a new initiative called Museum Connections. Museum partners selected for this project will be disclosed in the spring. Museum Connections will help us continue our mission to provide access to the arts for all New Yorkers. STARTING […]
Summer in the City It has been a busy summer here at ArtsConnection. Busy reading, exploring, filming, and storytelling. From grade school through high school, we had young people engaged in the arts throughout the 5 boroughs. They used their imaginations, they improved their literacy and vocabulary skills, they made new friends, and some even had […]
The 2018-2019 school year was a huge success! We served over 45,000 students and collaborated with 120 New York City public schools. Our work doesn’t stop in June, however. As we wrap-up, we are also gearing-up for the summer. In July, ArtsConnection will be back in all five boroughs for our NYC Department of Education’s Summer […]
ArtsConnection is pleased to introduce our inaugural Artist Advisory Council. The purpose of the Artist Advisory Council is to serve as advocates for ArtsConnection and our work. We could not be more thrilled to have assembled such a powerful team of creative minds and influential voices to join us as we embark on the next decade […]
Dear Friends, On Monday evening, we paid tribute to one of our groundbreaking arts education programs for high school students, Art2Art: Dear Evan Hansen, its lead producer Stacey Mindich and the outstanding cast, creative team, and supporters that make this partnership possible. Additionally, thanks to all of our generous patrons, our 2019 Benefit Celebration raised […]
The New York Philharmonic’s Young People’s Concerts™ —made famous by Leonard Bernstein on live television in the 1960s—has been a family programming tradition. In its present iteration, the Concerts have evolved into multimedia, interactive experiences at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall on select Saturday afternoons. So one can only imagine our excitement when the New […]
ArtsConnection, The New Victory Theater and Community-Word Project Launch GIVE to Improve Arts Education for Students with Disabilities New Initiative to Address Equitable Engagement in Inclusion Classrooms New York, NY (March 19, 2019) — This week, ArtsConnection, The New Victory Theater and Community-Word Project launch GIVE, an invaluable arts education resource that will serve the […]
This week, high school students from across NYC gathered to learn about a brand new program focused on helping them navigate the ins and outs of the college application process, while forging inroads to potential arts-related careers. Two of the city’s leading nonprofits – ArtsConnection and Futures and Options – have joined forces to provide […]
ArtsConnection announces that Lisa Plepler will be stepping down as Chairman of the ArtsConnection Board of Directors after eight years of leadership. Debra Peltz will succeed her as ArtsConnection’s new Chairman. Plepler will continue to serve as a member on the ArtsConnection Board. Plepler expanded the Board of Directors and ArtsConnection’s budget in support of […]
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