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ArtsConnection offers a variety of hands-on projects in dance, music, theater, visual, literary and

10/01/2026

🎉 Our 2025-26 Annual Report is now live!
This year, ArtsConnection:
✅ Served 173 schools
✅ Reached 33,165 students & families
✅ Supported 814 teachers/administrators
✅ Led 112 professional development workshops

Together, we're continuing to make the arts an essential part of NYC education. Thank you to our students, families, educators, artists, partners, and supporters for making this impact possible.

🔗 Read the full report: artsconnection.org/annual-report/2025-2026-annual-report/

09/29/2026

🏀✨It's always great to be in community! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 3rd Annual Ball for Art Tournament! Together, we raised funds to support ARTNOIRco, Artolution, ArtsConnection, NYC Culture Club, and Silver Art Projects

👏 Shoutout to Team ArtsConnection and congratulations to Hoopbus for the win!

Photos by ©Muse.Blaq

09/17/2026

We are celebrating Arts In Education Week by helping spread the word about GIVE OUT LOUD, a new podcast hosted by New Victory Teaching Artist Sofiya Cheyenne Brown! 🎙️🎉

GIVE (Growing Inclusivity for Vibrant Engagement) is a collaborative project between New Victory, ArtsConnection, and Community-Word Project that supports arts educators in the creation of liberated learning environments and vibrant arts experiences within inclusion settings.

Tune in with Sofiya as she speaks with Arielle Lever, New Victory Teaching Artist; Jashua Sa-Ra, Teaching Artist at Community-Word Project; and Andrew Strano, Teaching Artist at ArtsConnection, about how they are bringing inclusive practices to their classroom using the GIVE Guide.

🎧 Listen on SoundCloud! Learn more here: https://teachwithgive.org/resource/give-out-loud/

09/08/2026

🏀✨Kick off Arts Ed Week with us at the 3rd Annual Ball for Art Tournament!

Join us for a 3-on-3 basketball game featuring artists and creatives, all in support of arts nonprofits like ! Cheer on the AC team and celebrate the power of art, community, and a little friendly competition. ⛹️⛹️‍♀️

🗓️Sunday, 9/12 @ 2-6 PM at Sara D. Roosevelt Park (Houston Street Basketball Courts, E. Houston and Chrystie)

🔗RSVP and learn more at www.ballforart.com

09/04/2026

📢 We're looking for a full-time Executive Director to lead ArtsConnection into its next chapter as we approach our 50th anniversary! The successful candidate will be an inspiring leader with a deep commitment to educational equity, youth development, and the transformative power of the arts.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:
✨ Strategic Leadership
✨ Fundraising & External Relations
✨ Organizational Leadership
✨ Financial & Operational Stewardship
✨ Equity & Community Impact

Know someone who would be a great fit? Please share this opportunity with your network.

Read more here: https://artsconnection.org/job-opportunities/
📧 To apply: Email a cover letter and resume to [email protected]
Subject line: Executive Director

09/01/2026

Cringe-worthy moments make the best stories. 📸
As the 2026-27 school year begins and as Keith and Dionne step into the role of Interim Co-Executive Directors, know that ArtsConnection will continue its 47-year legacy of sparking creativity for NYC students and school communities through cultural humility, agency, belonging...and lots of joy.

✨ Finding any excuse to wear our Teen Programs T-shirts and celebrate the incredible teen artists we have the privilege of supporting.

08/26/2026

Thank You, Rachel Watts! 💙🎨
After six incredible years of leadership, we extend our deepest gratitude to Rachel Watts, who served as Executive Director of ArtsConnection from 2020–2026.

Rachel's vision, passion, and unwavering commitment to arts education have helped shape ArtsConnection in meaningful ways, strengthening opportunities for young people, empowering teaching artists, and advancing our mission across New York City. Her leadership has left a lasting impact on our organization and the communities we serve.

As Rachel begins an exciting new chapter, we know The DreamYard Project is gaining an exceptional leader and a true champion for youth, creativity, and the arts. We couldn't be happier for her and wish her every success in this next adventure.

Stay tuned as we share more about the exciting future of ArtsConnection and introduce our Interim Executive Director in the coming days!

08/18/2026

Thank you for being part of the ArtsConnection family.❤️We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported us. Every donation, no matter the size, helps us bring transformative arts experiences to young people and communities. There's still time to make an impact. 🔗 Donate today: bit.ly/donate-ac

Not able to donate today? You can still make a big difference by liking, commenting, and sharing this post. Every interaction helps more people discover ArtsConnection and supports our mission.

Together, we're making sure ArtsConnection’s Bridges to Literacy program reaches more students to help build literacy skills through a research-based, arts-integrated curriculum designed to support diverse learners!

07/30/2026

⏰ Last chance to support our Summer Appeal! 🎭📚
Through ArtsConnection’s Bridges to Literacy curriculum, students build vocabulary, reading comprehension, and communication skills through the power of puppetry and creative expression. By connecting multisensory arts experiences with language development, young people learn to describe their artistic choices, strengthen literacy skills, and make meaningful connections across all subjects.

🔗Donate today: bit.ly/donate-ac

07/24/2026

📚✨Now hear from students! ArtsConnection’s Bridges to Literacy program is helping students work together, “It was fun to learn how to make puppets with my friends and teachers, and to draw and contribute to a project." — Yasmeen, IS 235Q Student 💬

With your support, Bridges to Literacy can reach more classrooms across NYC!🔗 Donate today: bit.ly/donate-ac

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45 West 34th Street, Suite 1210
New York, NY
10001

Website

http://teens.artsconnection.org/, http://teachwithartsconnection.org/, http://www.artsconnection.org/

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