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Evolution of The Muse Dialogue

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…

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Americans for the Arts: ArtsBlog

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…

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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

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…

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National Arts in Education Week

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…

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2013 NYC Primary Election Day

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.…

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

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…

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

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…

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

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

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

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

[youtube= 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…

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

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

[youtube= 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…

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Testimonial #25: Annie Gordon, Performing Musician

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…

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Testimonial #25: Annie Gordon, Performing Musician

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…

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Testimonial #24: Susan Chase, Actress/Playwright

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…

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Testimonial #24: Susan Chase, Actress/Playwright

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…

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

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…

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First Online With Fran Episode 2: Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School Students Speak Out

First Online With Fran Episode 2: Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School Students Speak Out

On April 5, 2013 First Online With Fran asked a group of students from Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School to respond to this statement, "The Arts are extra-curricular and disposable."…

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Testimonial #23: Kathleen E. LoPinto Vignolini, Retired, substitute K-8 & Art K-8; BA Art Ed K-12 Teacher

Testimonial #23: Kathleen E. LoPinto Vignolini, Retired, substitute K-8 & Art K-8; BA Art Ed K-12 Teacher

For me the old proverb, "Necessity is the Mother of Invention." has always been a truism, as creativity sparks more creativity. How has your life been indelibly touched by a…

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Testimonial #23: Kathleen E. LoPinto Vignolini, Retired, substitute K-8 & Art K-8; BA Art Ed K-12 Teacher

Testimonial #23: Kathleen E. LoPinto Vignolini, Retired, substitute K-8 & Art K-8; BA Art Ed K-12 Teacher

For me the old proverb, "Necessity is the Mother of Invention." has always been a truism, as creativity sparks more creativity. How has your life been indelibly touched by a…

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