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 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 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. […]
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 […]
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