Amplified Voices

10/06/2024

Big news! 🎥✨ We teamed up with local students to transform the gaming arcade into an art-filled game reference haven, and was there to capture it all! Our Amplified Voices x Connect Center mural program brought creativity, community, and diversity together in an incredible way. Check out this 5-minute segment showcasing how we turned our mural vision into reality 🎮🎨
This program is funded by the Arts Thrive and Grow Grant through the , which is funded by New York State, Kathy Hochul, Governor. We thank Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart Cousins for her commitment and leadership, and our elected officials who represent our grantmaking region: Senators Jake Ashby and Neil D. Breslin; Assemblymembers Scott H. Bendett, Patricia Fahy, John T. McDonald III, Angelo Santabarbara, Phil Steck, and Mary Beth Walsh

09/10/2024

Yesterday we kicked off our Amplified Voices x Connect Center mural program! 🎨✨ Students began their artistic journey with concept development and team-building, setting the stage for an incredible week ahead. Stay tuned for more as we create something amazing together!
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This program is funded by the Arts Thrive and Grow Grant through the , which is funded by New York State, Kathy Hochul, Governor. We thank Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart Cousins for her commitment and leadership, and our elected officials who represent our grantmaking region: Senators Jake Ashby and Neil D. Breslin; Assemblymembers Scott H. Bendett, Patricia Fahy, John T. McDonald III, Angelo Santabarbara, Phil Steck, and Mary Beth Walsh

09/09/2024

Today is the first day of Amplified Voices x Connect Youth!
We will be creating a mural that highlights diversity in the gaming industry and everything we appreciate and love about gaming 🎮🕹

Keep updated for more!This program is funded by the Arts Thrive and Grow Grant, which is funded by New York State, Kathy Hochul, Governor. We thank Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart Cousins for her commitment and leadership, and our elected officials who represent our grantmaking region: Senators Jake Ashby and Neil D. Breslin; Assemblymembers Scott H. Bendett, Patricia Fahy, John T. McDonald III, Angelo Santabarbara, Phil Steck, and Mary Beth Walsh

08/10/2024

Chatting about all things Amplified tonight 💖

08/09/2024

Exciting News! Amplified Voices is back and ready to inspire! 🎉

We're thrilled to announce our new mural program in collaboration with Connect Center for Youth. This program is FREE and open to ages 13-18. Students will be guided to paint a mural that celebrates diversity in the gaming industry, creating vibrant, colorful artwork that brings the gaming room to life. Participants will also learn how to incorporate wellness practices into their art.

But that's not all! This mural program is also about career development in the public arts! Students will have access to a professional portfolio-building consultation via Zoom after painting. Through these consultations, students will dive into professional development, crafting their artist portfolios, bios, and statements, enhancing opportunities for success.

So don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to showcase your creativity and skills.

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The program will be from September 9th - September 16th. Monday-Friday 3:00-6:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 12:00-5:00pm at the Connect Center for Youth Facility in Cohoes NY

Who is Amplified Voices?
Amplified Voices (AV), started in 2020, is a grassroots collaborative art and education initiative founded by Jade Warrick and co-led with artist Eugene O’Neill. At the heart of AV lies a commitment to enriching communities through diverse arts programming, engaging workshops, and vibrant public art. We actively collaborate with art and educational institutions, state bodies, and individual artists to weave creativity into education.

This program is funded by the Arts Thrive and Grow Grant, which is funded by New York State, Kathy Hochul, Governor. We thank Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart Cousins for her commitment and leadership, and our elected officials who represent our grantmaking region: Senators Jake Ashby and Neil D. Breslin; Assemblymembers Scott H. Bendett, Patricia Fahy, John T. McDonald III, Angelo Santabarbara, Phil Steck, and Mary Beth Walsh.”

07/12/2022

So Proud

Jeanette Lam discusses her new film, "Amplified Voices," Youth FX, the community organization that inspired it, and the importance of telling BIPOC stories outside of the dominant cultural narratives.

06/01/2022

Amplified Voices will be Back Next Summer!

AV is taking this season off to grow our program. We aim to create sustainability and structure so we can do AV programs ALL YEAR, EVERY YEAR. Pop up AV's, Week-long AV's, and hopefully even summer-long programs. Murals. Screen Printing. Music. We desire our program to be accessible to all! Which takes some intentional building.
We have been supported by some fantastic organizations last year and hope to go into 2023 even stronger with more partnerships and programs.

Already we are starting to plan for 2023 with a collaboration with Capital Roots for a street mural!

We will fill in this summer by being more active on socials by spreading resources and continuing to engage with our community. If you want to learn more about Amplified Voices and how to get involved for 2023 Please email us at [email protected]

12/10/2021

“Dear world, I know what’s best for me, so don’t second guess my impact,” Fernandez recited.

Shares0FacebookTweetEmail One by one students from Schenectady High School and other community members stood in front of a 20 feet... Read more »

12/06/2021

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The mural shows a woman opening a book into a magical world", said Marina Tchako, 16, of Schenectady, who was one of the artists.
Working with students from Albany and Troy was surprising, she said.

“It was really different,” she said. “We all came from different places. But it helped us. Different experiences, different upbringings, it was cool to see all that come out in the piece.”"

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12/01/2021

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