ARTS PARTNERSHIPS
At Arts in Blue, we know the positive impact creative activities can have on students, school communities, and families. We are committed to the discovery of unique gifts—helping young people find their voice and share those gifts with others.
We partner with schools to design thoughtful, engaging arts experiences that are rooted in creativity, culture, and connection. Each residency or workshop is tailored to the needs of your community, blending the arts with meaningful learning and student expression.
Students at PS 21 – Crispus Attucks School perform in The Living Library, an original Arts in Blue production. Over a 12-week residency, students engaged in a collaborative creative process—developing skills in acting, dance, and music while building confidence, strengthening communication, and bringing a full script to life. The experience culminated in two performances: a daytime showcase for peers and school staff, and an evening performance for friends and families.
Meet with our team, and we can plan a residency or workshop experience that is specific to your goals. While every program is unique, our partnerships often include:
Arts-integrated residencies (dance, music, theater, visual arts, songwriting)
Creative literacy experiences (storytelling, poetry, songwriting, spoken word)
Cultural and history-based programming that connects students to identity and tradition
Performance-based learning that builds toward a final showcase or sharing
Workshops and immersion days for school-wide engagement
There are no limits to how creative we can be—but our work is always grounded in intentional design and meaningful outcomes for students.
What We Offer
Arts Immersion Day: IS 584- Bronx NY
“Our most important goal is to ensure that students have an amazing experience of discovery and sharing”
Workshops
Young Men’s Mentoring: MS 246 - Brooklyn, NY
Arts Immersion Day!
We will craft full day Arts experiences for your school community. By bringing in a team of artists we will meet with students, design breakout rooms, and create dances, songs, poetry and more for a fun interactive experience that leads to an in house performance showcase designed to help build, define, and strengthen your schools culture.
Mindfulness
Designed for all ages, and communities. Give your School staff or students an introduction to Meditation, deep breathing and stress reducing activities. This workshop will help to recharge and reignite the creative light within the participants by taking them on an interactive process of movement, and mindfulness activities. Our goal is to re-discover the joy of self and how to stay engaged for the long haul of teaching, learning and possibly life!
Audition prep
Students with an interest in attending a specialized High school will need specific information to walk in the room with confidence. From what color tights to wear, to what is a tendu, to how to submit a video for an acting reel properly. We can prepare students to find greater success by giving them the necessary tools for this daunting process.
How We Work
Every partnership begins with listening.
We collaborate with school leadership to:
Understand your goals and student needs
Design a customized residency or workshop series
Deliver engaging instruction led by professional teaching artists
Build toward a culminating experience that celebrates student voice
The Planning Process
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Meet with a member of our team to discuss the scope of your ideas, and goals you look to achieve. We will take notes and begin working to craft your program.
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Let’s explore the Art form you would like, and we can continue to craft your program to how you imagine it inspiring your school community.
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When and where will we be able to complete our work. This part allows our team to secure the best artists that have the availability and skillset to reach our goals.
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Time to get students committed and working towards reaching the set goals!
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After weeks of preparation all things should be in place for our students to share their work and discoveries with peers, teachers and families.