Testimonies
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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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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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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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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 […]
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Written Testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Education — May 15, 2024
Testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Education & Committee on FinanceHon. Rita Joseph, ChairHon. Justin Brannan, ChairHearing: Executive Budget HearingWednesday, May 15, 2024 Thank you to Chair Joseph, Chair Brannan, fellow Committee Members and Council staff, for your passion, leadership, and support of arts education in New York City. My name is […]
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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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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 […]