Arts in Education Archives - Page 11 of 11

April 18, 2012

Arts Advocacy Part I: Arts in Education

by Molly Matlock, Executive Director of ChathamArts This week, Gina Harrison and I presented to our County Board of Commissioner about the vital role of Arts in economic development, public education and in building a healthier, stronger, more connected community overall. We would like to invite you to become arts advocates alongside us! You will… Read More →

March 13, 2012

Do we know what we mean when we say “Partnership?”

by Molly Matlock, Executive Director of ChathamArts Last night, ChathamArts convened our quarterly Arts-in-Education committee meeting. We learned that about many new arts integration efforts across the county. Of course, the term “partnership” arose repeatedly, as it has with almost everything our agency does. The economic shifts of the past several years have created an… Read More →

September 2, 2011

ChathamArts Brings EbZb Oral History & Drama Residency to Margaret Pollard Middle School

NC Arts Council Awards Grant to ChathamArts to host EbZb Residency at Margaret Pollard Middle School Chatham County, NC – The NC Arts Council has awarded a grant to Chatham County Arts Council to bring an Arts-In-Education residency with EbzB Productions (www.ebzb.org) to M. B. Pollard Middle School. Artists from EbzB Productions will help MB… Read More →

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

“Children were so excited to write and to share. They all came away talking about writing and wanting to talk about poetry. They looked forward to his [Phillip Shabazz] visits each day.” –Classroom Teacher
“It felt relieving and comforting to express myself during the workshop.” –6th grade student
“I really liked showing my feelings in my work.” –4th grade student
“This is my 4th time in this school division participating with an artist residency. They have all been wonderful. It is a great opportunity for students to learn in different ways. My hope is for this to be available to us every year.” –Classroom teacher
“It made me feel happy because I got to use my imagination.” –5th grade student
“It felt good for me to release all my emotions.” –5th grade student
“The students talked about the experience for a week after.” –Classroom teacher
“Watching the kids put their plan into action for the performance and actually dance, all while doing so in front of their peers is the reason we do this…The experience was amazing!” –Elementary Assistant Principal
“I have a student that is a newcomer to our school, as well as to our country. She found great comfort in being able to communicate with instructors in her native language and showed such enthusiasm in her willingness to participate. It was beautiful. We would welcome the opportunity again in the future!” –K-8 Principal
“It felt good to be myself in school.” –6th grade student
“I personally saw students who, in my experience, have never been willing to speak in a group, let alone dance, do both without fear or hesitation. Students who participated have asked to join band – they want to have more opportunities to participate in music. Students in subsequent meetings have asked to learn more about Senegalese cultures.” –K-8 Music teacher
“It felt like the best days ever.” –5th grade student