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This program is designed for participants to experience the rhythmical magic of the cajón (box drum) and become acquainted with its fascinating…

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Students build films together while developing their media literacy, visual arts, ELA and social skills. Participants sculpt or build stop-motion characters and…

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Collaborate with a school-wide or class-wide project to create a school mural or mosaic! The teaching artist leads students in a collaborative…

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Connections to world cultures are made to demonstrate that math has been at the foundation of art and culture for millennia, and…

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Through a series of exercises leading to the creation of hand-made books, students use the elements and principles of design to create…

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This workshop provides students with a fundamental understanding of painting, exploring its physical characteristics and expressive capabilities. Through guided exploration within set…

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This workshop will introduce the world of quilting to students. First, a brief discussion of the history of quilting and some of…

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This workshop integrates poetry and sensory exploration with Social Emotional Learning (SEL) competencies to promote emotional wellbeing, self-awareness, and interpersonal skills. Participants…

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Culturally Responsive Education (CRE) in Action will provide teachers with sequential learning to merge arts and culture for greater student engagement. Teachers…

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Integrating fractions and mathematical communication, students create math-based murals using simple art materials and techniques. Nationally credentialed teaching artist Molly Johnson introduces…

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An exploration of the life of the great American abolitionist, Frederick Douglass, through the journey as an enslaved person to becoming a…

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Students will build their personal artistry by creating original artwork inspired by a piece of music or a poem. Artist April Zay…

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Frederick Douglass Writing Club brings history to life and ignites students’ creativity. Baba Bomani opens by introducing himself and his community through…

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In this workshop, participants will explore the power of collaborative mural making as a vehicle for expression, communication, and teamwork through an…

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Using vocal and songwriting techniques rooted in the traditions of Soul Music, students will learn how to express and celebrate themselves through…

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