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 […]
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NEW BOARD MEMBER: Omar Perez
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: ED MILLER
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: NICHOLAS LEICHTER
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 […]
“Art is the Heart of Life” artist profile: Dominique
“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. […]
“Art is the Heart of Life” artist profile: Julian
“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 […]
ARTnews: Ted Berger Champions New Fund to Elevate Underrepresented Artists
ArtsConnection’s founding board member, Ted Berger, earned the moniker of “angel on the shoulders of thousands of struggling artists” from the New York Times. Once again Ted lived up to this angelic role by collaborating with artist Corina Larkin to conceive the Trellis Fund, a new family foundation that recently opened its doors. The Trellis […]
CHALKBOARD CHAT: ANDREA MARKUS
Chalkboard Chat is an interview series highlighting the teaching artists and administrators who dedicate their time and expertise to ArtsConnection students. Teaching Artist Andrea Markus Finds Joy in Her Students’ Creative Sparks What’s your earliest memory of being moved by art? I was born in Jamaica, and there was always music and dance all around. […]
First Latina Rockette Lillian Colón: Her Life as Testament to the Power of Arts Education
Her journey from a Bronx orphanage to the High School of Performing Arts to The Rockettes to a part in In The Heights, with many stops along the way. What was the spark that ignited your passion for dance and set you on the path to pursuing your dream? Growing up in the Bronx in […]
CHALKBOARD CHAT: DEVAN MANNING
Chalkboard Chat is an interview series highlighting the teaching artists and administrators who dedicate their time and expertise to ArtsConnection students. DEVAN MANNING: From teen program participant to ArtsConnection staff member: Inspiring Creativity and Growth Along the Way As one of ArtsConnection’s In-School Programs Managers, Devan works with teachers, artists, school administrators, school coordinators, and […]