“The assembly, as a whole, created a moment of unity and positivity for everyone, and students’ musical creations were the spark for that experience,” shared AIG Teacher, Mark Spring.
Flourishing with Flamenco at North Chatham and Pollard Middle
This October, the tenth year of the Artists-in-Schools program initiative in Chatham County Schools, began with a flourish of Flamenco, led by four multi-talented artists from the Durham-based Flamenco Vivo… Read More →
Stories from the 2023/24 Artists-in-Schools Season
We were thrilled to bring professional teaching artists into 12 schools across Chatham County in our 2023-24 Artists-in-Schools season. You can read all about the joy these residencies bring to… Read More →
Artists-in-Schools 2024/25 Season
Artists-in-Schools (AIS) is ten years old! And we’re celebrating by expanding into all places Chatham! We know the arts save lives, so we’re thrilled to continue bringing professional teaching artists… Read More →
Diali Cissokho Drums and Dances alongside Fifth-Graders at Virginia Cross Elementary
“Diali is truly remarkable with the kids!” said a Bonlee custodian who watched the workshops and performance. “He makes me want to have this kind of joy every day.”
Chatham Grove Elementary Students’ Sensational Safari with The Magic of African Rhythm
“This week, we are going on a safari…a journey together,” announced Teli Shabu, lead artist of The Magic of African Rhythm. Fifth-grade students traveled on their safari at Chatham Grove… Read More →
Go See This: “The Locals” Exhibition at ClydeFEST This Sunday!
Connie Fenner is a local business owner, community connector, and proud breast cancer survivor. She’s committed to supporting orgs that bring people together to create healthier communities, including powering our… Read More →
Diali Cissokho Dives Into Drumming with Siler City Elementary Fifth-Graders
“Diali is truly remarkable with the kids!” said a Bonlee custodian who watched the workshops and performance. “He makes me want to have this kind of joy every day.”
Black Box Residency Bursts with Creativity and Collaboration at J.S. Waters School
Two groups of students–the fifth and seventh grade at J.S. Waters School–ran into the multi-purpose room to greet the lead teaching artists of Black Box Dance Theatre: Natalie, Alfredo, and… Read More →
Poet Phillip Shabazz Supports Fifth Graders at North Chatham Elementary
“Repeat after me, “ poet Phillip Shabazz began. “Happy Monday! Good to see you! Welcome to our grumpy fifth-grade class!” “We’re gonna have some fun this week! Let’s go! Make… Read More →
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