Advocacy
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Announcing the 2025 “It Starts With the Arts” Student Artists
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 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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Testimony to the New York City Council Joint Oversight Hearing on Ensuring Equity and Access in the Arts
Testimony to the New York City CouncilCommittees on Education & Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup RelationsHon. Rita Joseph, Chair // Hon. Carlina Rivera, ChairHearing: Joint Oversight Hearing – Ensuring Equity and Access in the ArtsTuesday, April 8, 2025 Thank you Chair Joseph and Chair Rivera, esteemed Committee Members, and Council staff for your championing […]
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NYC Electeds, Advocates Call for Greater Transparency in Arts Funding
PRESS RELEASEFOR PLANNING PURPOSES: April 8th, 2024 Group urges Council leadership to improve arts education data transparency so all students can more equitably access and participate in quality arts instruction — especially as Trump admin threatens to disrupt access for students who rely on public funding most NEW YORK, NY — Today, the NYC Arts in […]
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Testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Cultural Affairs – March 18, 2025
Testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Cultural Affairs Hon. Carlina Rivera, ChairHearing: Preliminary Budget Hearing – Fiscal Year 2026Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Thank you to Chair Rivera, 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 […]
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NYC Arts in Education Roundtable Executive Director Testifies at NYC Council Cultural Affairs Budget Hearing
“We want inviting, colorful, vibrant, and thriving communities — that starts with the arts.” NEW YORK, NY — Today, Kimberly Olsen, Executive Director of the New York City Arts in Education Roundtable, testified at the New York City Council Committee on Cultural Affairs’ Preliminary Budget hearing about the critical role cultural organizations play in providing […]
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Written Testimonial Letter to the New York City Council Committee on Finance – March 5, 2025
Written Testimonial Letter to the New York City Council Committee on Finance Hon. Justin Brannan, ChairHearing: Preliminary Budget Hearing – Fiscal Year 2026Wednesday, March 5, 2025 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 […]
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NYC Council Announces Increased Arts Funding in New York City Public Schools
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 3, 2025 “Support for Arts Instruction” will provide $4M to schools to fund arts instruction, up $1M from last year NEW YORK CITY, NY – Today, the NYC Arts in Education Roundtable joined with Finance Chair Justin Brannan, Arts and Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations Chair Carlina Rivera, Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala, Education Chair […]
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Testimony Letter to NY State Legislators on FY26 State Budget
Re: Support for Arts Education in New York State FY 2026 Budget Dear NY State Legislators, There is a critical need for support for arts education in NY State in the FY 2026 budget. Arts education and exposure to New York’s cultural riches are an essential component of every child’s education. New York must prioritize […]
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NYC Arts in Education Roundtable, Electeds Rally For At-Risk Arts Education Funding
As Trump admin threatens gutting education and cultural programming, Roundtable urging Council to step up and protect at-risk funding for arts education Group launched “It Starts with the Arts” campaign for the fourth year, following successful effort to protect expiring arts education funding NEW YORK, NY — Today, the NYC Arts in Education Roundtable rallied with students, […]
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Students and Educators Rally For At-Risk Arts Education Funding
As Trump admin threatens cuts to education and cultural programming, Roundtable will urge Council to step up and protect at-risk funding for arts education Group launches “It Starts with the Arts” campaign for the fourth year, following successful effort to protect expiring arts education funding NEW YORK, NY — On Wednesday, the NYC Arts in […]
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Testimony Letter for New York State Arts Day 2025
Re: Support for Arts Education in New York State (FY 2026), Arts Day 2025February 11, 2025 Thank you Senator Serrano and Assemblymember Kim for the invitation to testify today on the vital importance of arts education to the quality of life and development of all New Yorkers. My name is Kimberly Olsen, and I am […]
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Seeking Student Artists: Third 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 third 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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Testimonial Letter to the New York City Council Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries, and International Intergroup Relations – January 27, 2025
Testimonial Letter to the New York City Council Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries, and International Intergroup RelationsHon. Carlina Rivera, ChairHearing: Oversight – Pathways into the Arts and Cultural Workforce for New Yorkers January 27, 2025 Thank you to Chair Rivera and the City Council for your support of cultural workforce development in New York City. […]
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Register Now: City Council Oversight Hearing – Pathways into the Arts and Cultural Workforce for New Yorkers (1/27)
On Monday, January 27th at 10am ET, the NY City Council’s Committee on Cultural Affairs will host an Oversight Hearing, chaired by Council Member Carlina Rivera. The focus of this hearing is on workforce development in the city’s arts and culture sector. This is an important moment for our community to share information about the […]
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NYC Arts in Education Roundtable on the State of City: Every Students Deserves an Arts Education
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Kimberly Olsen, kolsen@nycaieroundtable.org NEW YORK, NY — Yesterday, following Mayor Eric Adams’ State of the City address, Kimberly Olsen, Executive Director of the NYC Arts in Education Roundtable issued the following statement on the need to fund arts education: “The arts are essential for both our students and our city. Dance, music, theater, […]
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Announcing 2024-2025 Support for Arts Instruction Initiative Schools
The NYC Arts in Education Roundtable is proud to announce that earlier this month 239 NYC public schools were each awarded funding via the Support for Arts Instruction Citywide initiative created by the New York City Council, Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Public Schools, and the NYC Arts in Education Roundtable. This $4M citywide […]
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NYC Arts in Education Roundtable Awarded $15,000 to Analyze NYC Teaching Artist Compensation & Employment Trends
New York, NY – Creatives Rebuild New York (CRNY), an organization dedicated to improving the lives and livelihoods of artists, announced that the NYC Arts in Education Roundtable will receive a $15,000 advocacy grant to incorporate data from the “Portrait of New York State Artists” Survey into an advocacy initiative or strategic communications campaign. CRNY […]
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NYC Arts in Education Roundtable Statement on New York City’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
Budget makes crucial commitment to arts by restoring funding at risk and protecting citywide initiative — but falls short of expanding access for students who lack arts teacher in their schools NEW YORK, NY — Today, the New York City Council passed the FY25 budget, which includes $41 million to restore federal COVID-era funding for […]
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NYC Students to Showcase Art at “Mini Museum” Outside City Hall to Highlight Need for Arts Education
Students will share visual art, play music as lawmakers enter City Hall continue to negotiate the city’s budget and fight for arts education funding NEW YORK, NY — On Monday, the New York City Arts in Education Roundtable will host a “mini museum” in front of City Hall to showcase art from several incredible student […]
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Advocates, Educators, Lawmakers Demand City Protect and Expand NYC Students’ Access to Arts Education As Budget Negotiations Continue
With 300+ schools lacking arts teacher, group will urge City lawmakers to prevent continued loss and ensure funding for arts teacher, programming is accessible to all students NEW YORK, NY — Tomorrow, as New York City lawmakers continue to negotiate the final city budget for FY2025, the NYC Arts in Education Roundtable will join with […]
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Testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Cultural Affairs & Committee on Finance — May 21, 2024
Testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Cultural Affairs & Committee on FinanceHon. Carlina Rivera, ChairHon. Justin Brannan, ChairHearing: Executive Budget HearingTuesday, May 21, 2024 Thank you to Chair Rivera, Chair Brannan, fellow Committee Members and Council staff, for your passion, leadership, and support of arts education in New York City. My name […]