Roundtable Updates
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Announcing the 2024 “It Starts With the Arts” Student Artists
As we launch 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 competition to recognize and celebrate the talent of New York City students. All entries were inspired by the title “It Starts With the Arts”. We received nearly 100 […]
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NYC Arts in Education Roundtable Applauds the New York City Council for its Support of Arts Education
Today, the New York City Council released its preliminary budget response. In response, Kimberly Olsen, Executive Director of the NYC Arts in Education Roundtable issued the following statement: “The arts are essential — dance, theater, music, film, visual, and literary arts are what make New York so special, and research shows that arts education promotes […]
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Testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Education — March 18, 2024
Hearing: Committee on Education Preliminary Budget HearingHon. Rita Joseph, Chair Thank you to Chair Joseph, fellow Committee Members and Council staff, for your passion, leadership, and support of arts education in New York City. My name is Kimberly Olsen, and I am the Executive Director of the NYC Arts in Education Roundtable. We are an […]
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Testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Cultural Affairs — March 12, 2024
Hearing: Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries, and International Intergroup RelationsHon. Carlina Rivera, Chair Thank you to Chair Carlina Rivera, fellow Committee Members and Council staff, for your passion, leadership, and support of arts, culture, and arts education in New York City. My name is Kimberly Olsen, and I am the Executive Director of the NYC […]
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Register Now: City Council Committee on Education Preliminary Education Budget Hearing (3/18)
On Monday, March 18th at 10am ET, the New York City Council’s Committee on Education will host a Preliminary Budget Hearing, chaired by Council Member and educator Rita Joseph. The Mayor’s 2024-2025 draft city budget currently projects funding cuts that would impact arts in schools. This is a critical moment for our community to share about […]
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Announcing Face to Face 2024 Keynote Conversation Featuring Conductor Gustavo Dudamel
The NYC Arts in Education Roundtable is thrilled to announce that Gustavo Dudamel will be joining us for a keynote conversation at our annual arts in education Face to Face Conference this April. Dudamel currently serves as Music and Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Music Director of the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra. […]
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Testimony to the New York State Legislators – February 1, 2024
Joint Budget Hearing on Elementary & Secondary Education Re: Support for Arts Education in New York State FY 2025 Budget Dear NY State Legislators, There is a critical need for support for arts education in NY State in the FY 2025 budget. Arts education and exposure to New York’s cultural riches are an essential component […]
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Testimony to the New York State Legislators – January 30, 2024
JOINT LEGISLATIVE BUDGET HEARING ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Re: Support for Arts, Culture, and Arts Education in New York State FY 2025 Budget Dear NY State Legislators, There is a critical need for support for the arts and culture sector of NY State in the FY25 budget. Investing in culture in every community […]
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NYC Arts in Education Roundtable Responds to Mayor Adams’ Preliminary Budget Proposal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 16, 2024CONTACT: Kimberly Olsen, kolsen@nycaieroundtable.org; Becky Stern, becky@pythiapublic.com Today, in response to Mayor Eric Adams’ preliminary budget proposal, Kimberly Olsen, Executive Director of the NYC Arts in Education Roundtable issued the following statement: “The arts are essential to a thriving New York City, and affect every part of our city by […]
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NYC Arts in Education Roundtable Awarded Two-Year $260,000 Grant by the New York State Council on the Arts
CONTACT: Kimberly Olsen, kolsen@nycaieroundtable.org New York, NY – The NYC Arts in Education Roundtable announced today grant awards totaling $260,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the nonprofit arts and culture sector. Through New York State’s continued investment in arts and culture, NYSCA has awarded over $80 million since Spring […]
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City Council Committee on Finance – December 11, 2023
Hearing: New York City Council, Committee on Finance, Oversight – Mayor’s November Financial Plan Submitted by Kimberly Olsen, Executive Director, NYC Arts in Education Roundtable Thank you to Chair Brannan and the City Council for your commitment to New Yorkers and support of arts, culture, and arts education across New York City. My name is Kimberly […]
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Testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Finance – December 11, 2023
Written Testimonial Letter to the New York City Council Committee on Finance Hon. Justin Brannan, ChairHearing: Oversight-Mayor’s November Financial PlanMonday, December 11, 2023 Thank you to Chair Brannan and the City Council for your commitment to New Yorkers and support of arts, culture, and arts education across New York City. My name is Kimberly Olsen, and […]
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Seeking Student Artists: Second Annual “It Starts With the Arts” Art Competition
The NYC Arts in Education Roundtable is back with our “It Starts With the Arts” Campaign. This year, we are hosting our second annual citywide visual art competition to recognize and celebrate the talent of New York City students. We are seeking student artwork to be featured on “It Starts With the Arts” campaign postcards […]
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Advocacy Alert: Testify on the Impact of Budget Cuts on Arts Education
On Monday, December 11th, the City Council’s Finance Committee will be hosting an Oversight Hearing on the Mayor’s November 2023 Financial Plan, which included the first round of 5% budget reductions across every mayoral agency. These damaging cuts impact not only the arts, education, and nonprofit sectors but ultimately the students and communities we serve […]
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The Roundtable Releases 2023 Annual Report
On behalf of our staff and Board of Directors, the NYC Arts in Education Roundtable is thrilled to release our 2023 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 continue […]
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NYC Arts in Education Roundtable Responds to 2023 November Financial Plan
November 21, 2023 Last week, Mayor Adams released the 2023 November Financial Plan outlining revenue and spending changes to the New York City budget. This Financial Plan includes the first round of budget reductions that were originally announced in September 2023. In response, Kimberly Olsen, Executive Director of the New York City Arts in Education […]
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Become a Face to Face 2024 Sponsor
What is Face to Face? Virtual Dates: April 15 – 18, 2024In-Person Dates: April 24 – 25, 2024Location: Shepard Hall, City College of New York (160 Convent Ave, New York, NY 10031) The Face to Face Arts in Education Conference is the largest, most comprehensive arts education convening in New York State. In 2024, our […]
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Artist Salon Request for Proposals — Acts of Rest-istance: Best Practices for Artists at Rest, Joy, and Play
Opportunity Overview CALL FOR ARTISTS – PAID OPPORTUNITY The NYC Arts in Education Roundtable’s Taskforce on Equity & Inclusion (TEI) is soliciting applications from artists of all disciplines and genres to share artwork that addresses the topics of joy and rest through the lens of equity and inclusion for our upcoming Acts of Rest-istance: Best […]
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Gathering Community Feedback on the NYC Public Schools’ Personnel Eligibility Tracking System (PETS)
Dear Roundtable Community, Thank you to the many members of our community who have recently reached out to the Roundtable expressing challenges with NYC Public Schools’ Personnel Eligibility Tracking System (PETS). To help us best advocate, we have put together this brief survey to streamline communications and gather a snapshot of how this is impacting […]
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City Council Committee on Cultural Affairs Testimony – September 26, 2023
Hearing: New York City Council, Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries, International Intergroup Relations Submitted by Kimberly Olsen, Executive Director, NYC Arts in Education Roundtable Thank you to Chair Chi Ossé, fellow Committee Members and Council staff, for your passion, leadership, and support of arts, culture, and arts education in New York City. My name is […]
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An Update on the It Starts With the Arts Advocacy Campaign
Last week, New York City Public Schools and Chancellor David Banks announced a $25 million investment to support academic recovery through the arts in the 2023-2024 school year — including funding for arts partnerships, arts-based professional development, field trips, and F-status arts teachers. In response, Kimberly Olsen, Executive Director of the New York City Arts […]