Roundtable Updates
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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 […]
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The NYC Arts in Education Roundtable Elects Two New Board Members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Kimberly Olsen, kolsen@nycaieroundtable.org NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Arts in Education Roundtable is pleased to announce the election of two new members to the Board of Directors: Rose M. Crichton-White and Debra Freeman. Board Co-Chair Traci Lester welcomes newly elected Board Members, “The NYC Arts in Education Roundtable is excited […]
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An Update on the It Starts With the Arts Advocacy Campaign
From NYC Arts in Education Roundtable’s Executive Director Kimberly Olsen: Dear Arts in Education Community, Thank you. Thank you for rallying with us at City Hall (check it out here!). Thank you for amplifying the message by mailing postcards, sending emails, making phone calls, and tagging your elected officials on social media. And most importantly, […]
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Call for Proposals: Submit an RFP for Face to Face 2024
The New York City Arts in Education Roundtable is accepting proposals for sessions and panels for Face to Face 2024. The conference is scheduled to take place between April 15-25, 2024. The 2024 conference will be a hybrid experience with both virtual and in-person offerings. The in-person conference venue is Shepard Hall, City College of […]
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NYC Arts in Education Roundtable Response to New York City’s Fiscal 2024 Budget
NEW YORK, NY (06/30/2023) — After agreement with the mayor, the New York City Council is set to approve the City’s Fiscal 2024 Budget, which sustains and increases funding for “Support for Arts Instruction” and arts partnerships in City public schools. The initiative – which began last year – will support standard arts instruction programs with a […]
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Now Accepting Proposals for the 2023 NY State Youth Media Arts Symposium: Digital Media as a Storytelling Tool
Applications are now open to submit a proposal for workshops at the 2023 NY State Youth Media Arts Symposium: Digital Media as a Storytelling Tool, hosted by Magic Box Productions and the NYC Arts in Education Roundtable. The symposium is scheduled to take place on October 27, 2023 at Film at Lincoln Center, and is funded […]
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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 […]