Voletta Wallace, Mother of The Notorious B.I.G., Dead at 72Voletta Wallace, mother of Notorious B.I.G., passes away at 72, remembered for her influential role in rap and arts advocacy.
Asase Yaa School of The Arts Will Begin Classes in Bed-StuyAsase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation launches its new dance studio with a focus on Black dance education.Classes commence on October 4 for students aged 3 to 18.
Brooklyn Children's Museum relaunches 'Ti Atis' cultural series showcasing Haitian heritage * Brooklyn PaperThe Brooklyn Children's Museum relaunches 'Ti Atis,' a program celebrating Haitian culture through art and performance for children and families.
NYC Council, parents rally to restore 3-K, pre-K education cuts in city budgetNYC Council members, parents, and kids rallied at City Hall against budget cuts to early childhood education programs.
Voletta Wallace, Mother of The Notorious B.I.G., Dead at 72Voletta Wallace, mother of Notorious B.I.G., passes away at 72, remembered for her influential role in rap and arts advocacy.
Asase Yaa School of The Arts Will Begin Classes in Bed-StuyAsase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation launches its new dance studio with a focus on Black dance education.Classes commence on October 4 for students aged 3 to 18.
Brooklyn Children's Museum relaunches 'Ti Atis' cultural series showcasing Haitian heritage * Brooklyn PaperThe Brooklyn Children's Museum relaunches 'Ti Atis,' a program celebrating Haitian culture through art and performance for children and families.
NYC Council, parents rally to restore 3-K, pre-K education cuts in city budgetNYC Council members, parents, and kids rallied at City Hall against budget cuts to early childhood education programs.
Ruth Asawa's Arts Education Advocacy, 'San Francisco Fountain', Honored This WeekRuth Asawa Day celebrates her contributions as an artist and advocate for arts education in San Francisco.
'Inside Out 2's' Kensington Tallman empowers girls through Little Cinderella Reporters InitiativeKensington Tallman and Saving Our Daughters highlight the importance of embracing emotions and mental health for young girls.
This Miami native wants to teach Black students things they might not learn in schoolNakia Bowling's after-school program enriches young Black students through creative activities like dance, art, and STEM, promoting engagement and development.
'Inside Out 2's' Kensington Tallman empowers girls through Little Cinderella Reporters InitiativeKensington Tallman and Saving Our Daughters highlight the importance of embracing emotions and mental health for young girls.
This Miami native wants to teach Black students things they might not learn in schoolNakia Bowling's after-school program enriches young Black students through creative activities like dance, art, and STEM, promoting engagement and development.
Major campaign to revamp UK arts education launches at Tate ModernThe Arts and Minds campaign aims to reintegrate arts into the core curriculum of UK schools.
LAUSD misused millions in taxpayer-approved money meant for arts education, suit allegesLos Angeles Unified is accused of violating Proposition 28 by misusing funds and denying students art instruction.
HS2 turns London clay into celebration dinner platesHS2 transformed excavated London clay into a sustainable dinner service created with young local artists, enhancing community engagement through unique culinary celebrations.
City Lore is a hidden New York gem that curates culture that might otherwise be lostCity Lore preserves and celebrates New York City's diverse cultural heritage through community programs and advocacy.
A north London theatre's journey from chicken shed to global recognitionChickenshed celebrates 50 years of inclusive theatre, engaging diverse communities while supporting 15,000 individuals annually through performances and outreach initiatives.
Lisa Nandy: 'We want to get the nation's great artworks out of the basement and into our communities'Lisa Nandy pledged to reintegrate arts education into schools and increase community access to the government's art collection.
Urbanowski: Working together for arts education - San Jose SpotlightProposition 28 significantly boosts funding and access to arts education in California's K-12 schools.The initiative aims to reduce disparities in arts education access across socioeconomic backgrounds.
HS2 turns London clay into celebration dinner platesHS2 transformed excavated London clay into a sustainable dinner service created with young local artists, enhancing community engagement through unique culinary celebrations.
City Lore is a hidden New York gem that curates culture that might otherwise be lostCity Lore preserves and celebrates New York City's diverse cultural heritage through community programs and advocacy.
A north London theatre's journey from chicken shed to global recognitionChickenshed celebrates 50 years of inclusive theatre, engaging diverse communities while supporting 15,000 individuals annually through performances and outreach initiatives.
Lisa Nandy: 'We want to get the nation's great artworks out of the basement and into our communities'Lisa Nandy pledged to reintegrate arts education into schools and increase community access to the government's art collection.
Urbanowski: Working together for arts education - San Jose SpotlightProposition 28 significantly boosts funding and access to arts education in California's K-12 schools.The initiative aims to reduce disparities in arts education access across socioeconomic backgrounds.
Comment | Don't try to keep working-class students in a narrow educational laneThe decline in arts education funding in the UK threatens to widen the cultural divide between working-class and affluent students.
Seattle University, Cornish College of the Arts to mergeSeattle University is merging with Cornish College of the Arts to enhance arts education and address financial challenges faced by Cornish.
Brooklyn Music School Must Raise $80K by Week's End to Stay OpenBrooklyn Music School is facing potential closure due to financial challenges, aiming to raise $80,000 to continue operations.
Seattle University, Cornish College of the Arts to mergeSeattle University is merging with Cornish College of the Arts to enhance arts education and address financial challenges faced by Cornish.
Brooklyn Music School Must Raise $80K by Week's End to Stay OpenBrooklyn Music School is facing potential closure due to financial challenges, aiming to raise $80,000 to continue operations.
Work by Pink Floyd album cover artist among work on show at new art fairHighgate Art Fair aims to support local arts education, raising funds for art teachers and an extensive arts curriculum through community involvement.
Op-Ed | Hire local musicians for our schools | amNewYorkNew York City faces a significant teacher shortage due to retirements and burnout, further complicated by new class size reduction legislation.
David Shrigley unveils giant mantis sculpture at his former school, calling attention to perilous state of UK art educationDavid Shrigley unveiled an animatronic mantis at his former school to promote the importance of arts education after a decline in student enrollment.
Op-Ed | Hire local musicians for our schools | amNewYorkNew York City faces a significant teacher shortage due to retirements and burnout, further complicated by new class size reduction legislation.
David Shrigley unveils giant mantis sculpture at his former school, calling attention to perilous state of UK art educationDavid Shrigley unveiled an animatronic mantis at his former school to promote the importance of arts education after a decline in student enrollment.
Oyster farming and Catrinas: photos of the day MondayPointe Black serves as a welcoming space for Black dancers, addressing past racial discrimination in ballet.
Jordan Schnitzer turns his attention to K-12 arts educationJordan Schnitzer advocates for increased private support for arts education in Oregon's public schools due to insufficient state funding.
Actor Anthony Ramos and Brooklyn beep team up to revive after-school theater program in Bushwick * Brooklyn PaperSupport for arts education in public schools is crucial for empowering students and ensuring social justice.
Jordan Schnitzer turns his attention to K-12 arts educationJordan Schnitzer advocates for increased private support for arts education in Oregon's public schools due to insufficient state funding.
Actor Anthony Ramos and Brooklyn beep team up to revive after-school theater program in Bushwick * Brooklyn PaperSupport for arts education in public schools is crucial for empowering students and ensuring social justice.
Santa Clara County Office of Education wins state, national awardsSCCOE was honored for its leadership in inclusive educational practices and equity initiatives.
A new stage for telling Native storiesJeanette Harrison's Native Theater Project aims to enhance cultural competency and celebrate Native stories in American theater.
How the UK can be a cultural superpower: think tank puts forward arts policies for new Labour governmentThe Fabian Society calls for increased focus on arts in schools to enhance cultural education and opportunities for children.
How the 2024 Broadway Teacher's Workshop Helps Theatre Educators Bring Broadway to Their SchoolsThe Broadway Teachers Workshop offers educators unique learning experiences and networking opportunities while earning professional development credits.
An art-world wish list for the next US presidentThe cultural community has varied hopes for the next US administration's approach to supporting the arts.
Here's what's happening to the thousands of leftover BART paper ticketsBART is repurposing leftover paper tickets into a fashion show featuring student designs, combining sustainability with creativity.
Flower carpet and a boat left high and dry: photos of the day ThursdayProject Elimu empowers children in Kibera through access to art and sports education during holidays.
Actor Jamie Hector Lifts City Youth to Screen and StageJamie Hector's journey from non-profit theater to founding Moving Mountains nonprofit providing arts education to youth in Brooklyn.
The confident new face of Benin is on show in VeniceBenin's artistic renaissance includes museum revitalization, arts education, and repatriation of royal artifacts, positioning arts as a key economic sector.
Benin Republic turns to culture to spur economic growthThe Republic of Benin is leveraging culture to drive economic growth through the construction of new museums and investment in arts education.
The confident new face of Benin is on show in VeniceBenin's artistic renaissance includes museum revitalization, arts education, and repatriation of royal artifacts, positioning arts as a key economic sector.
Benin Republic turns to culture to spur economic growthThe Republic of Benin is leveraging culture to drive economic growth through the construction of new museums and investment in arts education.
In Memoriam: Rick Holden, San Jose Community and Arts AdvocateRick Holden was a dedicated advocate for arts, education, and community involvement in San Jose.He played key roles in various community organizations and programs, impacting both adult and high school students.
Powerful unions allege schools are misusing arts education money, demand state interventionUnions led by former LA schools Supt. Austin Beutner allege misuse of voter-approved funding for arts education in California.The unions are urging state intervention to ensure the proper allocation of the $938 million approved for expanding arts education.
Elite NYC school with superstar alums cuts theater program as vendor and city point fingersBudget cuts lead to closure of theater program at prestigious schoolStudents and alumni express disappointment and frustration about the program's end
'A timely intervention': how University of the Arts London's new digital platform is championing Black creativesThe University of the Arts London (UAL) has launched the Black Creatives Hub to support and enhance the visibility of Black employees, students, and alumni.
School's in: new UK biennial puts pupils front and centreThe value of investing in arts education is highlighted by the Camden Schools Art Biennale, emphasizing the importance of a well-rounded education system.