THE ARTS CONNECTION INC
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Mission Statement
ArtsConnection's mission is to create socially just learning environments that strengthen the diverse voices of NYC's children and youth, cultivating their arts and academic skills for success in a changing world.
About This Cause
Founded in 1979 to fill a widening gap in access to the arts in NYC public schools, ArtsConnection serves young people and the adults who work with them through the facilitation of arts education programs that inspire change and positively shift educational pathways for young people. Over the years we have evolved from service provider to a full educational partner, recognized nationally for creating successful arts education opportunities. We provide: Customized in-school programming to over 80 schools, preK-12, city-wide, serving tens of thousands of young people annually Out-of-school programs for teens, providing experience-rich opportunities for young people to engage in NYC’s cultural world Free and reduced-priced tickets to performances and cultural venues through Culture Connected Extensive professional development opportunities for classroom teachers and arts specialists, as well as for our own teaching artists On-line resources for educators and like-minded practitioners to enrich the arts education field To achieve our mission, ArtsConnection: Develops long-term relationships with NYC public schools, providing customized arts education programs and building understanding among teachers, school leaders and parents about the arts’ potential to enhance teaching and learning. Engages students in active learning through authentic arts experiences, allowing children to experience the arts first-hand and bringing new content into classrooms. Identifies and engages children and families in high-need communities with limited cultural opportunities to participate in a comprehensive arts program and take advantage of the City’s cultural resources. Continually refines programs to meet city, state and federally mandated learning standards for the Arts and English Language Arts, including alignment with the new Common Core standards. Provides arts-based critical thinking and self-expression opportunities to teens in out-of-school programs, encouraging connection with the arts, artists and each other, and allowing young people to find their voice while developing pre-college skills. Encourages young people’s “ownership” of the City’s cultural opportunities by offering reduced-price and free tickets to all students, ages 13 – 18, throughout the five boroughs. Serves the field of arts education nationally and locally through our research and professional development opportunities and resources.