Roundtable Updates
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NYC Arts in Education Roundtable Response to Mayor Adams FY 2024 Executive Budget
NEW YORK, NY (04/26/2023) — Today, in response to Mayor Adams’ executive budget proposal which preserved cultural funding and school budgets, Kimberly Olsen, Executive Director of the NYC Arts in Education Roundtable issued the following statement: “Today’s executive budget response preserves cultural funding and school budgets, which is a victory for both students and educators. Arts […]
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Announcing the “It Starts With the Arts” Student Artists
As we launch our “It Starts With the Arts” Campaign, the NYC Arts in Education Roundtable is thrilled to have hosted our first ever 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 many pieces of art […]
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NYC Arts in Education Roundtable Applauds the New York City Council for its Support of Arts Education
NEW YORK, NY (04/03/2023) — Today, the New York City Council released its budget response which includes a focus on arts education. In response, Kimberly Olsen, Executive Director of the NYC Arts in Education Roundtable issued the following statement: “Arts are essential – from theatre to creative movement to literary arts, research shows that arts education […]
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City Council Committee on Cultural Affairs Testimony – March 20, 2023
Hearing: New York City Council, Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries, International Intergroup Relations — Preliminary Budget Hearing Submitted by Kimberly Olsen, Executive Director First a thank you to Chair Chi Ossé, fellow Committee Members and Council staff, we are so grateful for your passion, leadership, and support of arts and culture in our great city. […]
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City Council Committee on Education Live Testimony – March 15, 2023
Hearing: New York City Council, Committee on Education — Preliminary Budget Hearing Submitted by Kimberly Olsen, Executive Director First a thank you to Chair Joseph, fellow Committee Members and Council staff, we are so grateful for your passion, leadership, and support of arts in NYC schools. My name is Kimberly Olsen, and I am the […]
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Public Testimony for Joint Legislative Public Hearing on 2023 Executive Budget Proposal – February 9, 2023
Hearing: NYS Joint Legislative Public Hearing on Economic Development and Arts Submitted by Kimberly Olsen, Executive Director Thank you for the opportunity to submit written testimony in conjunction with the Joint Legislative Public Hearing on 2023 Executive Budget Proposal on the topics of Economic Development and the Arts. I am writing to request robust support […]
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Roundtable Announces Second 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 cohort for the second year of the New York State Teaching Artist Mentorship Program. This program pairs 14 mid-career teaching artists from across the state with mentors to help them develop the networks, skills, and increased capacities […]
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Seeking Student Artists: “It Starts With the Arts” Art Competition
The NYC Arts in Education Roundtable is back for a second year of our “It Starts With the Arts” Campaign. This year, we are hosting our first ever 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 […]
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Announcing the Face to Face 2023 Keynote Speaker
The NYC Arts in Education Roundtable is thrilled to announce that Misty Copeland will be joining us as the keynote speaker for our 30th Annual Face to Face Conference this April. Misty is a fierce advocate for arts education and will help us kick off day one of our in-person conference on Wednesday, April 12th […]
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NYC Arts in Education Roundtable Receives $29,550 Cultural Development Fund Grant from NYC Department of Cultural Affairs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kimberly Olsen, kolsen@nycaieroundtable.org Public support will go toward NYC Arts in Education Roundtable programs taking place prior to June 30, 2023. The NYC Arts in Education Roundtable is one of 1,000+ cultural organizations across New York City to receiving support as part of the City’s largest-ever $58 million Cultural Development Fund. […]
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Become a 2023 Face to Face Sponsor
What is Face to Face? Virtual Dates: April 3, 4, 5 & 10, 2023 // In-Person Dates: April 12 – 13, 2023Location: Riverside Church (490 Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10027) The Face to Face Arts in Education Conference is the largest, most comprehensive arts education convening in New York State. In 2023, our 30th […]
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NYC Arts in Education Roundtable Releases First Ever Annual Report
On behalf of our staff and Board of Directors, the NYC Arts in Education Roundtable is thrilled to release our first-ever Annual Report. This extensive report featuring 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 Awarded $10,000 in Funding from the New York State Council on the Arts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kimberly Olsen, kolsen@nycaieroundtable.org New York, NY — The New York City Arts in Education Roundtable has received a Regrowth and Capacity grant of $10,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts. The Regrowth and Capacity grant will support Face to Face 2023 as the organization continues their ongoing recovery […]
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Call for Proposals: Submit an RFP for Face to Face 2023
The NYC Arts in Education Roundtable is now accepting session proposals for Face to Face 2023. The 30th Annual Face to Face Conference will be a hybrid conference taking place from April 3 to April 13, 2023. Key Dates Application Deadline – EXTENDED: October 11, 2022 at 11:59pm ET Application Notification: Late-December 2022 Conference Dates: […]
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Roundtable Launches Second Cohort of the New York State Teaching Artist Mentorship Program
The NYC Arts in Education Roundtable is proud to launch the second 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 is supported with funds […]
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NYC Arts in Education Roundtable on Final City Budget
NEW YORK, NY (06/14/2022) (readMedia)– Late last night, the New York City Council approved the City’s Fiscal 2023 Budget. In response, Kimberly Olsen, Executive Director of the New York City Arts in Education Roundtable, issued the following statement: “The new $3 million Citywide initiative added to the budget, Support for Arts Instruction, demonstrates a commitment to […]
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Roundtable Seeks Facilitators for Two Upcoming Cohort Learning Projects
The NYC Arts in Education Roundtable has opened applications for facilitators to activate a Fall 2022 cohort learning series on Culturally Responsive Sustaining Education and a Spring 2023 cohort learning series on Teaching Multilingual Learners NEW YORK, NY (05/27/2022) — The NYC Arts in Education Roundtable is thrilled to announce it will be hosting two more […]
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>100s of Teachers Call on City to Guarantee Arts Funding in Budget
Ahead of the City Council hearing on the Executive Budget for the Department of Education, educators ask the Mayor and Speaker to guarantee $100 per student for arts education NEW YORK, NY (05/10/2022) — Today, ahead of the City Council hearing on the Executive Budget for the Department of Education, over one hundred teachers called on […]
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Roundtable Announces Inaugural Cohort for the New York State Teaching Artist Mentorship Program
Roundtable Announces Inaugural 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 inaugural cohort of the New York State Teaching Artist Mentorship Program. This program pairs 14 mid-career teaching artists from across the state with mentors […]
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Coalition Launches Campaign to Boost Arts Education, Improve Student Performance and Wellbeing
New York City Arts in Education Roundtable joins with students, educators and advocates to launch “It Starts with the Arts”, guaranteeing $100 per student for arts education. NEW YORK, NY (04/07/2022) — The New York City Arts in Education Roundtable, students and advocates today called on the Mayor and City Council to guarantee $100 per […]
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Written Testimony to Committee on Education – March 21, 2022
Hearing: Preliminary Education Budget Hearing Delivered by Kimberly Olsen, Executive Director First a thank you to Chair Joseph and fellow Committee Members, we are so grateful for your passion, leadership, and stewardship of the City Council’s Committee on Education. My name is Kimberly Olsen, and I am the Executive Director of the NYC Arts in […]