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Artists in Schools Directory

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Collaborative Installation: Art and Science

Collaborative Installation: Art and Science

Shannon Newby | (509) 669-0254 | [email protected]

Go big with a large-scale collaborative art project inspired by our fascinating world

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Multi-Disciplinary, STEAM, Visual Arts
  • Grade Level: Elementary, Middle
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Coming to America

Coming to America

Mimi Herman | (919) 606-7686 | [email protected]

When students are transformed into immigrants to America in 1901, history comes alive through poetry and drama.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Literary, Multi-Disciplinary, Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: European
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Community Quilt: Stories of people who came to the US

Community Quilt: Stories of people who came to the US

Story Tapestries | (301) 916-6328 | [email protected]

Custom designed history of immigration in the United States told through Dance, Music and Story.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Dance, Literary, Multi-Disciplinary, Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American, European
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Creative Storytelling with Warli, a Tribal Art from India

Creative Storytelling with Warli, a Tribal Art from India

Sampada Kodagali Agarwal | 919-760-3479 | [email protected]

Artist introduces students to the Warli tribal art building blocks and then guides them through process of conveying stories creatively.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Visual Arts
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: Asian
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Cross-Cultural Collaboration

Cross-Cultural Collaboration

Duo Balalaika | (216) 932-5825 | [email protected]

A participatory, interactive concert highlighting collaboration and cross-cultural concepts.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Music
  • Grade Level: Elementary, Middle
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
CrossRoads

CrossRoads

Antonio Rocha | (207) 329-0849 | [email protected]

A dynamic storytelling show featuring stories of respect and stress relief.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Storytelling
  • Grade Level: Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, European, Latinx
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Customized STEAM Residency Using Storytelling

Customized STEAM Residency Using Storytelling

Story Tapestries | (301) 916-6328 | [email protected]

Custom designed residencies connected to STEAM curricula using the arts as a vehicle for learning.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Dance, Multi-Disciplinary, STEAM, Storytelling
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Dancers in Schools

Dancers in Schools

Carolina Ballet | (919) 747-8457 | [email protected]

Carolina Ballet dancers bring the artistry and athleticism of professional dance into schools.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Dance
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Cultural Context: European
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Dancing Drum Interactive Performance Assembly

Dancing Drum Interactive Performance Assembly

Dancing Drum | (504) 941-1378 | [email protected]

Dancing Drum’s Interactive Performance Assemblies are high-energy programs that engage, entertain, and inspire your entire school!

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Multi-Disciplinary, Music
  • Grade Level: Elementary, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, Caribbean, South American
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Dancing Drum School Drum Day

Dancing Drum School Drum Day

Dancing Drum | (504) 941-1378 | [email protected]

Dancing Drum’s School Drum Day program gives all students at a school the opportunity to play 6 drums and percussion instruments in a hands-on workshop!

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Music
  • Grade Level: Elementary, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, Caribbean, South American
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
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