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October 17, 2013

WOMEN IN THE ARTS & MEDIA COALITION ANNOUNCES 2013 COLLABORATION AWARD WINNERS

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October 6, 2013

Testimonial #29: Paula Jacobs, Arts Education Program Director, Newark Arts Council

How are the arts re-igniting your community and sparking innovation and creativity in your local schools? In Newark, NJ arts education stakeholders have aligned to create a structure for membership…

October 6, 2013

Testimonial #29: Paula Jacobs, Arts Education Program Director, Newark Arts Council

September 18, 2013

Evolution of The Muse Dialogue

by Andrew Swensen My mornings begin with a little adventure of discovery. Like so many people, I settle down with a cup of coffee and my computer, and then read…

September 11, 2013

Americans for the Arts: ArtsBlog

The Arts Are Extra-Curricular and Disposable. NOT. Posted by Frances McGarry, Ph.D. On August - 9 - 2013 For over 30 years as a K-12 English & Theater teacher, I…

September 11, 2013

Testimonial #28: Andrew Swensen, Publisher and Founder of The Muse Dialogue; Producer of Journey to Normal: Women of War Come Home; Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Youth Chamber Orchestra, and Program Manager of the Pittsburgh Music Alliance

How are the arts re-igniting your community and sparking innovation and creativity in your local schools? I have been especially impressed with the programs in both music and the visual…

September 10, 2013

National Arts in Education Week

Over the past year, arts education has been the subject of news stories across the nation featuring both the opportunities and the obstacles to ensuring the arts are an essential…

September 9, 2013

2013 NYC Primary Election Day

Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 10th, is primary election day here in New York City. The results could have a significant impact on the education of New York City's 1.1 million schoolchildren.…

August 15, 2013

Testimonial #27: Tom Cestaro, President Celebrities Plus, Inc.

How has your life been indelibly touched by a teacher who utilized the arts for whatever reason and acknowledge how they were instrumental in breaking the mold to allow you…

August 1, 2013

Principal fires security guards to hire art teachers and transforms elementary school

Orchard Gardens, a school in Roxbury, Mass., had been plagued by bad test scores and violence -- but one principal's idea to fire the security guards and hire art teachers…

July 31, 2013

Art for Art’s Sake: The Impact of Arts Education Report

The Arts are Extra-Curricular and Disposable July 23, 2013 by Guest author Following the publication of

July 31, 2013

Testimonial #26: Tanisha Christie, Owner/Producer/Director at Aya Arts and Media

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July 31, 2013

Testimonial #26: Tanisha Christie, Owner/Producer/Director at Aya Arts and Media

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July 22, 2013

Testimonial #25: Annie Gordon, Performing Musician

"To have a career based solely in performing is no longer sustainable or relevant in today’s society and economy. I am proposing a paradigm shift. I propose that every musician…

July 22, 2013

Testimonial #25: Annie Gordon, Performing Musician

"To have a career based solely in performing is no longer sustainable or relevant in today’s society and economy. I am proposing a paradigm shift. I propose that every musician…

July 12, 2013

Testimonial #24: Susan Chase, Actress/Playwright

"Here's the amazing thing. . . I got past my crippling shyness and began to enjoy performing, enjoy telling a story in a way that moved my audience.” How has…

July 12, 2013

Testimonial #24: Susan Chase, Actress/Playwright

"Here's the amazing thing. . . I got past my crippling shyness and began to enjoy performing, enjoy telling a story in a way that moved my audience.” How has…

July 3, 2013

Marisa Vitali: Life Imitating Art: This is NOT an Act

“It’s been a long road . . . but there is actually a moment when you choose to say, ‘THIS is what I’m going to be doing with the rest…