Roundtable Updates
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Request for Proposals: Face to Face 2027
The New York City Arts in Education Roundtable is accepting proposals for workshops and panels for Face to Face 2027 as of July 8. The 2027 conference will be a hybrid experience with both virtual and in-person offerings. The in-person conference will take place April 28 & 29, 2027 at Shepard Hall, City College of […]
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NYC Arts in Education Roundtable Commends Mayor, City Council For Investing in Arts Education in FY2027 Budget
Final budget makes crucial commitment to arts education by investing in cultural institutions and arts programs NEW YORK, NY — Today, the New York City Council passed the FY 2027 budget, which adds $30 million to support cultural institutions and arts programs and improve transparency in arts education. The budget also includes $4.05M for the […]
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Teachers, Council Members, and Advocates Push for Living Wage for Teaching Artists in Budget
Teaching artists who provide arts education for thousands of NYC public school students are suffering from slow contracting, poor wages, and inconsistent city support NEW YORK, NY —Today, teachers, advocates and artists rallied outside City Hall to urge the NYC Council and Mamdani Administration to better support the thousands of teaching artists who provide arts […]
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Testimony: Executive Budget Public Hearing – June 10, 2026
New York City Arts in Education RoundtableLive Testimony: Executive Budget Public Hearing Hon. Chair Linda LeeWednesday, June 10, 2026 Thank you to Chair Lee, CM Wong, and City Council staff for hosting today’s hearing and for your endurance! My name is Kimberly Olsen, and I am proud to be the Executive Director of the NYC Arts […]
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Roundtable Announces 2026 Cohort for the New York State Teaching Artist Mentorship Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY – The NYC Arts in Education Roundtable is proud to announce our 2026 cohort of the New York State Teaching Artist Mentorship Program. This program pairs 22 mid-career Teaching Artists from across the state with mentors to help them develop the networks, skills, and increased capacities necessary to support career […]
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Sign-On Letter for Fair Compensation and Contracting Processes
Join our letter to Council Member Dinowitz & Council Member Restler for fair compensation and contracting processes. The Roundtable is committed to advocating for fair compensation and employment practices for the arts education workforce. Part of this advocacy includes calling for reforms within the city’s MTAC contracting process with NYC Public Schools to demand transparency, timely payments […]
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NYC Arts in Education Roundtable Applauds Mamdani Admin for Arts and Education Support
NEW YORK, NY (05/14/2026) — This week, the Mamdani Administration released the Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2027, which includes a $10 million baseline investment in the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) and an additional $122 million to hire 1,000 new teachers. In response, Kimberly Olsen, Executive Director of the NYC Arts in Education Roundtable issued the […]
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Announcing the 2026 “It Starts With the Arts” Student Artists & Poets
As we continue this year’s “It Starts With the Arts” Campaign, the NYC Arts in Education Roundtable is thrilled to announce the selected artists from our citywide visual art and poetry competition to recognize and celebrate the talent of New York City students. All entries were inspired by the question, “Why do the arts matter?” We received […]
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NYC Arts in Education Roundtable Applauds New York City Council for Support of Arts Education
NEW YORK, NY — Yesterday, the New York City Council released its preliminary budget response, which included a call for $30 million for cultural institutions and provisions to improve transparency in arts education. In response, Kimberly Olsen, Executive Director of the NYC Arts in Education Roundtable issued the following statement: “The arts are essential for New Yorkers […]
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NYC Council Announces Increased Arts Funding in New York City Public Schools
“Support for Arts Instruction Initiative” will provide $4.05MM to schools to fund arts instruction, up slightly from last year NEW YORK, NY (03/30/2026) (readMedia)– Today, the NYC Arts in Education Roundtable joined with Education Chair Council Member Dinowitz, Bronx Arts Ensemble, Dancing Classrooms, NYC Public Schools, and students celebrated the success of the Support for […]
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Arts Educators, Electeds Push for a Living Wage for Arts Teachers in Budget
Advocates Call on City Lawmakers to Address Cost of Living Crisis Facing Teaching Artists and Protect Arts Education in Schools Today, teaching artists, educators, and advocates rallied on the steps of City Hall to call on the Mayor and City Council to address the affordability crisis facing New York City’s arts education workforce and protect […]
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Testimony: Preliminary Budget Hearing, Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries, & International Intergroup Relations – March 18, 2026
Testimony: Preliminary Budget Hearing – Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries, & International Intergroup RelationsHon. Deputy Speaker Dr. Nantasha WilliamsWednesday, March 18, 2026 Thank you to Deputy Speaker Williams and the City Council for hosting today’s hearing and happy Arts in our Schools Month! My name is Kimberly Olsen, and I am proud to be the […]
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Arts Budget Hearing Testimony – February 26, 2026
New York City Arts in Education Roundtable 520 8th Avenue Suite 330 New York, NY 10018 Re: Support for Arts Education in New York State FY 2027 Budget Dear NY State Legislators, There is a critical need for support for arts education in NY State in the FY 2027 budget. Arts education and exposure to […]
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Op-Ed in NY Daily News: NYC should expand support for teaching artists
On February 10, 2026, NYC Arts in Education Roundtable Executive Director had the following op-ed published in the NY Daily News. Take a look at the op-ed below! Interested in other coverage from the Roundtable’s advocacy work? You can check out the latest “It Starts With the Arts” news over at our advocacy hub.
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Written Testimony: Oversight -Affordability in New York City’s Arts and Cultural Sector – February 9, 2026
Written Testimony: Oversight – Affordability in New York City’s Arts and Cultural Sector Hon. Deputy Speaker Dr. Nantasha WilliamsMonday, February 9, 2026 Thank you to Deputy Speaker Williams and the City Council for holding today’s hearing. My name is Kimberly Olsen, and I am proud to be the Executive Director of the NYC Arts in […]
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Seeking Student Artists: “It Starts With the Arts” Art & Poetry Competition
The NYC Arts in Education Roundtable is back with our “It Starts With the Arts” Campaign. This year, we are hosting our fourth annual citywide art competition to recognize and celebrate the talent of New York City students. For the first time, this competition will accept both visual art and poetry submissions. We are seeking student work […]
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Now Accepting Applications: 2026 New York State Teaching Artist Mentorship Program
The NYC Arts in Education Roundtable is proud to launch the fifth cohort of the New York State Teaching Artist Mentorship Program. This regrant opportunity seeks to proactively help mid-career Teaching Artists from across the state develop the networks, skills, and increased capacities necessary to support career advancement and sustainability. The program connects at least 22 mid-career Teaching […]
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Help Us Plan for the Next Five Years: Complete Our Arts Education Sector Survey
Survey Deadline: January 7, 2026 The NYC Arts in Education Roundtable is currently writing a strategic plan for the coming five years! We are proud to build on our work to support our constituents through the pandemic, increase our city and state advocacy, and maintain our commitment to equity and inclusion. To plan for the […]
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Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Polly Kahn Newland
The NYC Arts in Education Roundtable remembers and honors the legacy of Polly Kahn Newland, who passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Polly Kahn was a brilliant, wise, and unwaveringly kind leader in arts education, consistently serving as a trusted mentor, confidante, and friend to countless colleagues throughout her career. Her boundless energy, intellectual […]
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The Roundtable Releases FY 2025 Annual Report
On behalf of our staff and Board of Directors, the NYC Arts in Education Roundtable is thrilled to release our FY 2025 Annual Report. This extensive report features year-end highlights, insight into our audience and Board, a sneak peek into what’s ahead, and much more. We are so proud to share this with you and […]
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Creative Compass: Mapping Arts Education in NYC Public Schools – Vendor Information Form
RESPONSES NOW DUE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2025 Calling all NYC Public Schools arts vendors! The Roundtable requests your participation to create a database of arts and cultural partners via “Creative Compass: Mapping Arts Education in NYC Public Schools.” KEY INFORMATION Survey Open Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025Survey Close Date: Extended to Friday, December 19, 2025 […]