CHALKBOARD CHAT is an interview series highlighting the teaching artists and administrators who dedicate their time and expertise to ArtsConnection students. Cibele Vieira Teaching Artist What’s your earliest memory of being moved by art? Where I grew up in the south of Brazil, we didn’t have galleries or museums. My earliest memories of being moved by art […]
Theodore S. Berger 1940-2026 It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our longtime, beloved founding board member and cherished friend, Theodore S. Berger. Ted was a visionary advocate and unwavering champion for the arts and social justice and a mentor whose impact has shaped generations of cultural and civic leaders and young people. […]
ArtsConnection is delighted to welcome our newest board member Shannon Traenkenschuh Managing Director, IT M&A Advisory, FTI Consulting Shannon Traenkenschuh is a business leader and lifelong advocate for the arts. She currently serves as Managing Director, IT M&A Advisory at FTI Consulting. Her early experiences in performing arts nurtured her creativity, confidence, communication skills, and […]
ArtsConnection is delighted to welcome our newest board member, Jack Adam Business Architect, HSBC Jack Adam is a proud alum of ArtsConnection’s Programs and a passionate advocate for arts education. He has seen firsthand both the power of the arts to keep students engaged in learning and the disparities in access that so many young […]
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. […]
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