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Origami Residency

Origami Residency

Yasu Ishida, Magic Story Artist | (808 )777-9193 | yasutheatre@gmail.com

Hands on workshops of Origami, Paper Folding art form.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Multi-Disciplinary, Visual Arts
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: Asian
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Pirate Goodie And The Magic Chest

Pirate Goodie And The Magic Chest

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

Character education adventure with interactive animation, comedy-theater, puppets, music and magic.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Multi-Disciplinary, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Pixel Mosaic Math (One Day Workshop)

Pixel Mosaic Math (One Day Workshop)

Jeannette Brossart | (919) 384-0734 | info@mothernaturemosaics.com

Students have creative hands-on jump start to understanding fractions and the connection between math and art.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: STEAM, Visual Arts
  • Grade Level: Elementary, Middle
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Shadow Puppetry Workshop for Students

Shadow Puppetry Workshop for Students

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

Students learn to make and manipulate a simple rod puppet to tell a cultural folktale.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Literary, Storytelling, Theatre, Visual Arts
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Storytelling, Mask & Mime Performances by Doug Berky

Storytelling, Mask & Mime Performances by Doug Berky

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

Performances reflect the styles of the commedia dell’arte, vaudeville, mask and mime theatre.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Literary, Storytelling, Theatre, Visual Arts
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Cultural Context: Asian, European, Middle Eastern, Native American
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
The Circus King

The Circus King

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

Reading adventure with interactive animation, comedy-theater, puppets, music and magic.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Literary, Multi-Disciplinary, Music, Storytelling, Theatre, Visual Arts
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • 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 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 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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