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The Funny Poetry Show

The Funny Poetry Show

Darren Sardelli | | LaughAlotPoetry@gmail.com

The Funny Poetry Show is an interactive program that opens imaginations, sparks creativity, and empowers students in positive ways.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Literary, Storytelling
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
The Great Pirate Race – Math Quiz Show

The Great Pirate Race – Math Quiz Show

The Story Ship - Sean Driscoll | (912) 663-6320 | sean@thestoryship.com

“The Great Pirate Race” is a giant interactive board game where kids test their math skills and have fun with magic, music, games and puzzles.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
The Griot’s Gourd

The Griot’s Gourd

The Magic of African Rhythm | (919) 638-8221 | shabufam@gmail.com

The Griot’s Gourd is a musical performance with West African storytelling instruments.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Dance, Music, Storytelling
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American, Caribbean, North Carolina
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
The History and Creations of Barn Quilts

The History and Creations of Barn Quilts

Virginia Maier | (919) 673-1158 | virginiamaier7@gmail.com

Barn Quilts: students learn about the tradition, history and deep heritage of Barn Quilts and create their own design celebrating their own heritage.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Visual Arts
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: North Carolina
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
The Magic of A Cappella

The Magic of A Cappella

Transit Vocal Band | (919) 600-2611 | april.mctaggart@gmail.com

An interactive behind-the-scenes tour of how technology is used to enhance the acappella sound!

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Music, STEAM
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
The Magic of Mask Theater

The Magic of Mask Theater

Doug Berky | (518) 647-5916 | susan@loydartists.com

Explore movement, character development, masks, and the illusions of mime.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Storytelling, Theatre, Visual Arts
  • Grade Level: High, Middle
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
The Math Machine | Number Drummer Live 1

The Math Machine | Number Drummer Live 1

Number Drummer | (910) 975-3297 | info@numberdrummer.com

A one-of-a-kind interactive-production where the entire audience “drums” up math to create a spectacular rhythmic performance.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Music, STEAM
  • Grade Level: Elementary, Middle
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
The Midsummer Experience

The Midsummer Experience

Aggregate Theatre Company | (919) 279-5734 | aggregatetheatre@gmail.com

A Hilarious and Engaging Madcap Dash through Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Theatre
  • Grade Level: High, Middle
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
The Picket Fence Project

The Picket Fence Project

Virginia Maier | 919-673-1158 | virginiamaier7@gmail.com

Community art project connecting self-portrait panels into a fence that is installed at your school.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Multi-Disciplinary, Visual Arts
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: North Carolina
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
The School of Murals

The School of Murals

Peter Marin | (919) 432-2563 | petermarinartworks@gmail.com

A multifaceted mural workshop incorporating classroom and studio practices as part of an arts program culminating with a collaborative mural made on site.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Visual Arts
  • Grade Level: High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: Hispanic, Latinx
  • 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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