Jan
23

New Programs and Contests for BPS Students!

New Program and Contest information has recently been posted!

Click here to check out new ARTS programs for students happening at Urbano Project, ICA- Institute of Contemporary Art, and more: ARTS PROGRAMS

Click here to check out info about new contest such as International Children’s Painting Competition and Massachusetts Marine Educator’s Marine Art Contest: CONTESTS

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Jan
23

Over 100 BPS Students Perform at BPS District-Wide Jazz Festival!

Photos courtesy of Stratton McCrady, www.strattonmccrady.com

 

 

Over 100 BPS students from across the district participated in a day long Jazz Festival on January 23, 2012 at Berklee College of Music. This annual event organized by the BPS Arts Department and Berklee City Music engages students in intensive vocal and instrumental Jazz workshops led by Berklee faculty. Students then perform in concert for invited guests and peers.

This year’s festival was wonderful day filled with inspiring music! We thank parents and families who attended the concert! We congratulate students and teachers from the Holmes Elementary School, the Orhenberger Elementary School, Boston Arts Academy, Boston Latin Academy, and Boston Latin School!

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Jan
18

Over 600 BPS Students Celebrate MLK at the House of Blues!

Over 600 BPS Students participate in MLK Celebration at the House of Blues Boston!

On Friday, January 13, 2012 over 600 BPS students from across the district participated in a celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the House of Blues Boston. Approximately 200 BPS students performance dance, music, and poetry on the HOB stage!

Watch a video and read more on this great event covered by the Boston Herald:

http://bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/20220114house_of_blues_hosts_mlk_jr_day_event

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Jan
03

Teachers as Artists $5,000 Artist Fellowship Grants

Teachers as Artists

www.bostonartsacademy.org/taa

Chosen (BPS Arts Teachers K-12) artists complete individualized courses of study that provide both immersion in their own creative work an they opportunity to interact with other professional artists in the field.

For more information, attend our Informational Session - Wednesday, January 18. 3:30-6:00pm:  This is an informal informational session – please stop by to learn more about the program and to have your questions answered! Location:  Boston Arts Academy, 174 Ipswich Street.
Have you decided to apply? For help, attend our Grant Writing Workshop:  Thursday, February 2, 4-7pm:  At this session applicants will receive one-on-one support and tips for writing their proposal.
Click here to download a Teachers as Artists flier:

Teachers as Artists Flier

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