Visual and Performing Art Offerings

Learn about and practice music of African American culture. Beginning with the music of West Africa and tracing the evolution of melodies, artists, and lyrics over the course of American history, we will explore the songs of some of the most impactful musical and historical moments of our country with Mentor Artist Mr. Bryan.

Aspiring designers and builders use their own creativity to imagine their own new built worlds. Explore balance with dance, and then use materials found nearby to create collage neighborhoods, 3D playgrounds and towers. Ideal for Grades 3-5

Use your own creativity to question and investigate the architecture you see right where you are. Practice observational drawing, making recycled journals from materials you can find around you, and collage. A science integration with observational drawing, dance, watercolor, de-construction and more! Ideal for grades 3-5

In this residency, students are introduced to the creative movement for personal growth through the Brain Dance. Mentor Artist, Stephanie Bastos, leads us through the patterns of the Brain Dance while integrating connection to rhythm and sequence. Understand each pattern and get moving to increase focus, energy, awareness and strength. This course also includes videos of dancers across techniques, styles, and traditions.

Use your imagination to create imaginary animals and worlds for them to live in, and then create a dance to tell the story of your creations. We will create new characters and the worlds they live in! Ideal for grades 2-4

Use portraiture, observational drawing and painting, to make art all about YOU! Experiment with new visual arts techniques and approaches for making artwork that matters to you. Ideal for grades 2-5

Explore feelings and friendship with drawing and collage. Discover how to make letter monsters and animals, empathy portraits, paper playgrounds and a lively neighborhood street from junk mail. What do we need to thrive and survive, together and apart? Practice critical social emotional skills, choice making, problem solving and spacial awareness. Ideal for Grades K-3

Dancers build skills in relationships, self-awareness, confidence, and kindess through dance. Ideal for grades 2-5.

The residency uses Stepping and STOMP-style body percussion. A fast paced and culturally rich style of body music performance that focuses on physical, mental, and emotional connections for students. The residency is centered around giving young people a safe, inclusive, engaging space that challenges youth to see, reveal, and strengthen who they are. Stepping and body percussion promotes teamwork, discipline, confidence, music appreciation and physical well being. Students can expect to expand their knowledge of rhythm and musicality.