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Discover the Power of the Written Word

Discover the Power of the Written Word

Story Tapestries | (301) 916-6328 | program@storytapestries.org

Using Creative Writing, Storytelling, Dance and Visual Arts to motivate students to become authors.

  • Program Type: Writer-in-Residence
  • Discipline: Dance, Literary, Storytelling
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Drumbeat for Change

Drumbeat for Change

Kelly Starling Lyons | (919) 656-0298 | kelstar71@aol.com

Students learn about young people and civil rights, explore the writing process and hear stories.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Literary, Multi-Disciplinary
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Cultural Context: African-American
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Ego Tripping & The Marvelous “I”: An Introduction to Performance Slam Poetry

Ego Tripping & The Marvelous “I”: An Introduction to Performance Slam Poetry

Regie Cabico | (917) 282-1923 | program@storytapestries.org

A high-energy writing residency engaging students into spoken word by celebrating our fiercest selves with our dreams and fanciful urges.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Literary, Multi-Disciplinary
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Everybody Comes from Somewhere

Everybody Comes from Somewhere

Queen Nur | |

In this residency students will bring their individual cultures into the classroom through the art of storytelling, living traditions and ethnography techniques.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Literary, Music, Storytelling
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
From Snapshot to Story

From Snapshot to Story

Diane Silcox Jarrett | (919) 397-9501 | ldjarrett169@outlook.com

Students will take an old photograph as inspiration and write their own creative story.

  • Program Type: Writer-in-Residence
  • Discipline: Literary
  • Grade Level: Elementary, Middle
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Hobey Ford’s Touring Puppetry Performances

Hobey Ford’s Touring Puppetry Performances

Hobey Ford's Golden Rod Puppets | (518) 647-5916 | susan@loydartists.com

Hobey Ford’s performances incorporate a variety of puppetry styles and tales from various cultures and nature.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Literary, STEAM, Storytelling, Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Cultural Context: African, Asian, Caribbean, European, Latinx, Native American
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Immersed In Verse: Allan Wolf’s Poetry Palooza!

Immersed In Verse: Allan Wolf’s Poetry Palooza!

Allan Wolf | (828) 772-7474 | allanwolf100@gmail.com

A fun, interactive, and informative assembly presentation to get students jazzed about poetry.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Literary, Multi-Disciplinary, Storytelling, Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Kaboom Poetry Show

Kaboom Poetry Show

Michael Beadle | (828) 400-6374 | beadlewrite@yahoo.com

I perform classical, contemporary and original poems using audience participation and improvisation.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Literary, Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Cultural Context: African-American, European, Latinx
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Kids Make Comics! Assembly

Kids Make Comics! Assembly

Dave McDonald | (704) 579-1471 | dmcreative411@gmail.com

Artist engages students with an exciting comics drawing and writing adventure!

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Literary, Visual Arts
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Kids Make Comics! Residency

Kids Make Comics! Residency

Dave McDonald | (704) 579-1471 | dmcreative411@gmail.com

Artist guides students through process of creating full page comics projects for display/assessment.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Literary, Visual Arts
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
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🎉 Happy Last Day of School! We’re celebratin 🎉 Happy Last Day of School!

We’re celebrating a record-breaking 460 Artists in Schools programs this year! 🖌️🎭🎶

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible teaching artists, dedicated volunteer school reps, and passionate teachers who made it all possible. Your creativity and commitment brought the arts to life for thousands of students across Wake County! 💛✨

Special thanks to our amazing supporters:
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Here’s to a summer full of inspiration — and an even bigger year ahead! ☀️🎨 #ArtistsInSchools #wakearts  #ThankYou #WakeCountySchools #LastDayOfSchool
Can’t think of a better way to end the school ye Can’t think of a better way to end the school year than adding the final touches to The Picket Fence project at Hilburn Academy.

Virginia Maier worked with 120 middle school students, Principal Fehling, dozens of staff members and countless volunteers for the second year in a row. 

A surprise visit from Dr. Taylor himself brought an extra dose of excitement. #AIS4all #wakearts #arts919 #artseducation
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It has been an AWESOME school year and United Arts It has been an AWESOME school year and United Arts in partnership with parents, teachers, and artists supported a record breaking 460 school day arts programs! 

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