OUR MISSION
Arts Ed Newark is a non-profit arts education organization whose partners call for equity in high-quality arts education for ALL youth in Newark.
OUR COMMUNITY
Arts Ed Newark is 100+ arts education stakeholders strong.
We are from public, charter and private schools. We are artists, arts & culture organizations, parents & teachers, youth & community development groups, businesses, funders, and government agencies. We come together because we believe in the power of arts education to transform young people and help them thrive.
Arts Ed Newark is an alliance of and for arts education champions. As a group, we advocate for high-quality arts ed equity for the whole city. We combine our voices from different sectors to demonstrate the connection between the arts and a positive collective vision for Newark. Our alliance also provides capacity-building and resources for all of its partners. By leveraging combined experience, expertise and resources, we develop our skills to be good advocates within our own groups and as individuals.
BE AN ADVOCATE
Here’s how you can be an advocate - an Arts Ed Champion:
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Spread the word! Arts advocacy starts with each individual. Speak up about how important arts education is to you and tell your friends.
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Post on social media. Share your story and tell others how the arts shaped you!
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Become a Partner! Join a community with a shared vision.
ARTS EDUCATION IS A RIGHT
DID YOU KNOW?
State law requires every school district to provide sequential learning of dance, theater, music, visual, and media arts for K-12.
The arts and arts education play a critical role in Newark's future.
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Experiencing and creating art is essential to our humanity.
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The arts stimulate expression, help us better understand our emotions, and help us empathize with others.
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Arts education teaches focus, critical thinking and problem-solving in collaboration.
