Since 1979, ArtsConnection has brought innovative arts programming to millions of New York City public school students. Our organization is founded on the belief that art possesses the power to deepen our collective understanding, encouraging students to think critically and introducing them to new avenues of creative expression. ArtsConnection’s research-based programming not only promotes literacy and communication, but sharpens students’ talents, better equipping them to navigate the world as socially engaged citizens. No student in New York City should be deprived of a vibrant arts education due to lack of access.
Each year, we partner with schools across all five boroughs, offering students in grades pre-K-12 classes in theater, dance, music, visual arts, media, puppetry, and spoken word taught by a trained faculty of professional artists. Additionally, we provide teens with a variety of out-of-school initiatives, preparing them for life in and out of the classroom, and share our decades of research based teaching practices to educators through our professional learning programs.
ArtsConnection’s mission is to create socially just learning environments that strengthen the diverse voices of NYC’s children and youth, cultivating their arts and academic skills for success in a changing world.
To learn more about what we do, please visit
ArtsConnection.org.