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November 1, 2022

Phillip Shabazz Brings the Power of Poetry to Willow Oak

Photo triptych of Phillip Shabazz residency

NC poet Phillip Shabazz delighted the fourth, fifth, and sixth grade combined classes at Willow Oak Montessori Charter, making our second Artists-in-Schools residency of the season a smashing success. “Imagination… Read More →

October 20, 2022

Gaspard&Dancers Kicks Off New Season of Artists-in-Schools

Photo featuring Gaspard dancer leading students

Our 2022-23 Artists-in-Schools season kicked off at North Chatham Elementary with Durham-based dance company Gaspard&Dancers in an arts residency sponsored by Lily’s Golden Birthday. Founded by former Pilobolus dancer, Gaspard… Read More →

September 15, 2022

Arts for Resilient Kids 2022-23 Season

Members of Flamenco Vivo teach kids at Virginia Cross

We are thrilled to announce our 2022-23 Arts for Resilient Kids season! We’re kicking off Artists-in-Schools with new AIS educators Gaspard&Dancers. Truck-and-Trailer, ArtAssist for Kids, and ClydeFEST are all back,… Read More →

June 23, 2022

Diali Cissokho Brings More Than Drumming to Chatham Grove and Chatham Charter

It’s not hard to understand why Diali (pronounced Jelly) Cissokho is one of the most memorable teaching artists we have here in Chatham. With his brilliantly colored dashiki, booming voice,… Read More →

June 22, 2022

John Brown Band Jazzes Up Learning at Bonlee and Willow Oak

Most kids think of jazz as “old-people music,” if they think of it at all. Thanks to Artists-in-Schools, the students at Willow Oak and Bonlee School learned there’s a lot… Read More →

June 10, 2022

Math and Science Meet Dance in Siler City and Silk Hope

You expect a company called Black Box Dance Theatre to know a lot about dance. But they know a lot of other stuff, too! Perfect example–when they arrived at Silk… Read More →

June 10, 2022

Bennett Students Explore the Art and History of Masks

Masks created by students at Bennett School

The ongoing pandemic has had masks at the top of nearly everyone’s mind, including teaching artist Serena Ebhardt of EbzB Productions. “During the height of masking for the pandemic, I… Read More →

June 9, 2022

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana Dances into Chatham County Schools

Members of Flamenco Vivo teach kids at Virginia Cross

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana is no stranger to our Artists-in-Schools program. This season, we were thrilled to bring them into three Chatham County schools to teach the art and history… Read More →

March 3, 2022

North Chatham Elementary and Moncure School Meet Jackie Robinson

It’s Monday morning, and there’s a lot of energy in the room. Artists-in-Schools artist Mike Wiley is about to perform his play Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart for the second… Read More →

December 28, 2021

Arts for Resilient Kids Season 2021-22

Artists-in-Schools 2021-22 Our 2021-22 season was a smashing success! We visited 15 Chatham County Schools through our Artists-in-Schools Initiative, 2 Chatham County neighborhoods with Truck and Trailer Roving Performances, and… Read More →

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2021-22 Season Artists-In-Schools – It’s a Wrap!

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From the Horse’s Mouth…

Don’t take it from us! See what Chatham County students, teachers and administrators are saying about their Artists-in-Schools experience.

  • “This was so insightful! It gave a window into the minds and thoughts of our students. The engaging responses reached into the pupils’ creativity that is not accessed in ways typical of educational rigors. Interaction with these artists unveiled the inner qualities of the individual in ways not easily reached. So grateful for this opportunity for our students!”
  • “One of our students was so impressed by the content of the performance that he sought out the dancer and asked to take lessons over Zoom. The way the workshop was structured allowed students to make constructive use of emotion while also creating a sense of shared experience. Meagan’s affirmation and modification of students’ ideas gave even reticent students confidence to share.”
  • “The continued freedom of expression that students have, the teamwork aspect of partner drumming and the enjoyment that music brings [were]  just reminders of some of the joys of life.”
  • “One particular student in my class has gone through the loss of a close family member this year, and I felt the poetry sessions with Mr. Shabazz gave him a chance to express and share his emotions. I believe this particular student will continue using poetry/writing to express his thoughts and feelings in the future. He now has a life-long skill he can use to cope when things get tough.”
  • “I think it’s so introspective for our teachers, and it makes them reflective on their learning as adults; therefore, they can positively reflect on their teaching!”
  • “The program gives students the opportunity to see great performances then participate in the creative process with the professional artists as they create their own performance piece. During this experience, students are encouraged to use critical thinking skills, collaborative problem solving and self expression. They see the importance of the arts in real world applications.”

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