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Educating Kids through the Arts Sponsorship

ARTISTS IN SCHOOLS MODEL SPONSOR (2014-15 Academic Year) :: $5,000

The benefit to us: $5,000

The benefits to you:

  • You’re the naming sponsor for our work in developing a unique Artist in Schools model for Chatham County during the 2014-15 academic year. For example, it could be Artist in Schools Development, sponsored by The John and Judy Smith Family. Or it could be Artists in Schools Development, sponsored by Movin’ In Realty. Every place this work is mentioned, you’re mentioned, too—including on our website (3,000 visits per month), in our monthly e-news (1,250 subscribers), on social media (1,500 followers), in one blog post every month, and in all our communication with educators, teaching artists, and parents.
  • We’ll do a spotlight article about your sponsorship gift on our blog and in our e-news.
  • You’ll get two seats at the table for our Breakfast with an Artist:  Intimate, interesting, and delicious!

2015-16 ARTIST IN SCHOOLS WORKSHOP SPONSOR :: $1,500

The benefit to us: $1,500

The benefits to you:

  • You’re the naming sponsor for one Artist in Schools Workshop in the 2015-16 school year.   For example, it could be The History of Taking a Stand, a fifth-grade theatre workshop sponsored by The John and Judy Smith Family. Or it could be The History of Taking a Stand, a fifth-grade theatre workshop sponsored by Movin’ In Realty. Every place this Artist in Schools workshop is mentioned, you’re mentioned, too—including on our website (3,000 visits per month), in our e-news (1,250 subscribers), on social media (1,500 followers), in a blog post, and in communication with educators, teaching artists, and parents about the performance.
  • We’ll do a spotlight article about your sponsorship gift on our blog and in our e-news.
  • You’ll get two seats at the table for our Breakfast with an Artist:  Intimate, interesting, and delicious!

2015-16 ARTIST IN SCHOOLS RESIDENCY SPONSOR :: $2,500

The benefit to us: $2,500

The benefits to you:

  • You’re the naming sponsor for one Artist in Schools Residency in the 2015-16 school year.   For example, it could be The Science of Music Fourth Grade Residency, sponsored by The John and Judy Smith Family. Or it could be The Science of Music Fourth Grade Residency, sponsored by Movin’ In Realty. Every place this work is mentioned, you’re mentioned, too—including on our website (3,000 visits per month), in our e-news (1,250 subscribers), on social media (1,500 followers), in a blog post, and in communication with educators, teaching artists, and parents about the residency.
  • We’ll do a spotlight article about your sponsorship gift on our blog and in our e-news.
  • You’ll get two seats at the table for our Breakfast with an Artist:  Intimate, interesting, and delicious!

2015-16 ARTIST IN SCHOOLS PERFORMANCE SPONSOR :: $2,500

The benefit to us: $2,500

The benefits to you:

  • You’re the naming sponsor for one Artist in Schools Performance in the 2015-16 school year.   For example, it could be Dance!, sponsored by The John and Judy Smith Family. Or it could be Dance!, sponsored by Movin’ In Realty. Either way, every place this Artist in Schools performance is mentioned, you’re mentioned, too—including on our website (3,000 visits per month), in our e-news (1,250 subscribers), on social media (1,500 followers), in a blog post, and in communication with educators, teaching artists, and parents about the performance.
  • We’ll do a spotlight article about your sponsorship gift on our blog and in our e-news.
  • You’ll get two seats at the table for our Breakfast with an Artist:  Intimate, interesting, and delicious!

2015-16 WE EDUCATE KIDS THROUGH THE ARTS SPONSOR :: $10,000

The benefit to us: $10,000

The benefits to you:

  • You’re the naming sponsor for this whole focus area for the 2015-16 academic year. For example, it could be We Educate Kids through the Arts, sponsored by The John and Judy Smith Family. Or it could be We Educate Kids through the Arts, sponsored by Movin’ In Realty. Either way, every place any program in this focus area is mentioned, you’re mentioned, too—including on our website (3,000 visits per month), in our monthly e-news (1,250 subscribers), on social media (1,500 followers), in one blog post every month, and in all our communication with educators, teaching artists, and parents about this program.
  • We’ll do a spotlight article about your sponsorship gift on our blog and in our e-news.
  • You’ll get two seats at the table for our Breakfast with an Artist:  Intimate, interesting, and delicious!
  • And you’ll be recognized in two one-week spots on WUNC that go something like this: The Chatham Arts Council thanks the good folks at Movin’ In Realty, sponsor of its focus on Educating Kids through the Arts. Learn more at chathamartscouncil.org.

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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 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
  • Photo of black man in sweater vest, seated, assisting a female student.
  • “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
  • Photo of Black Box Dance Theatre's Stephen leading Virginia Cross students
  • “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
  • Photo of boy with ponytail, with head thrown back in laughter
  • “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
  • Photo of Flamenco performer raising her hand in a choreographed movement, with students following behind her
  • “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
  • Aya Shabu, in front, leads a group of students in an African dance

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