May 21, 2012
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Welcome to the Teachers area of NYCkidsARTS.
This online guide to culture was created to help teachers, parents and caregivers provide ways to bring the arts into the lives of young people with whom they are connected. The organizations listed on this site, found by browsing the A-Z list, by category or discipline, or using search all have programs that are appropriate for young people.
Many of the groups found on this site have developed special programs and activities for schools and other groups and all contribute to a better education and a richer learning experience. Programs, events and activities can be found by using the calendar or search features.
Get started using the site by reading the highlights below, by browsing using the navigation on the left of this screen or by using the search function.
In addition to information about organizations and their events, you may also take advantage of our online curriculum materials, developed with a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. To view these materials, click here.
We have provided links to other teacher resources to the right. We are continuing to develop additional features and content tailored to educators. Please check back for updates.
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After School Program (Cuatro Esquinas)
Manhattan
Cuatro Esquinas: The Origins of Salsa Music and Dance is a workshop of 4-6 sessions that culminates in a lecture-demonstration and student performance.
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Bronx
Founded in 1971, the Bronx Museum of the Arts focuses on 20th-century and contemporary art, and mounts exhibitions on themes of special interest to its multi-ethnic constituency.
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Brooklyn
A menagerie of resident animals and a permanent collection of more than 20,000 natural science objects and cultural artifacts enliven exhibits and presentations at the Brooklyn Children's Museum.
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Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Historical Society connects the past to the present and makes the vibrant history of Brooklyn tangible, relevant and meaningful for today's diverse communities, and for generations to come. Founded in 1863, the Brooklyn Historical Society is a nationally recognized urban history center dedicated to preserving and encouraging the study of Brooklyn's extraordinary 400-year history. Located in Brooklyn Heights and housed in a magnificent landmark building designed by George Post and opened in 1881, today's BHS is a cultural hub for civic dialogue, thoughtful engagement and community outreach.
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Center for Architecture Foundation
Manhattan
The Center for Architecture Foundation (CFAF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting public awareness, understanding and appreciation of architecture, design and the built environment through hands-on education programs.
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Derfner Judaica Museum + The Art Collection at The Hebrew Home at Riverdale
Bronx
As a member of the American Association of Museums, the Hebrew Home at Riverdale is committed to public exhibitions of its renowned art collections throughout its 19-acre campus, and to providing educational and cultural programming.
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God Doesn't Mean You Get To Live Forever: A Gospel Play and Soul Food Dinner
Manhattan
Enjoy a Sunday Harlem experience right in the Theater District, with great music, great food and a great sermon in this exciting production. A gospel musician's faith is tested when he meets a famous singer who believes everlasting life is a cruel hoax perpetuated by God himself. It's takes a little girl to change their minds and their lives forever.Starring: Gregory Charles Royal (Duke Ellington Orchestra; Broadway Five Guys Named Moe) &nbs...
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Latino Heritage Lecture/Demonstration
Manhattan
Celebrating Latino Heritage: Exploring Spanish and African Roots is a 45-minute in-school, lecture demonstration that also involves student participation.
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Manhattan
Lincoln Center Institute brings dance, music, theater, visual arts, film and architecture into classrooms across the New York City metropolitan area, engaging students and teachers in learning about and through the arts.
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Manhattan
Since opening in 1929, the Museum of Modern Art has secured its place as a collector and exhibitor of modern art—from 19th-century Post-Impressionism to contemporary installations. MoMA's collection includes painting, sculpture, drawings, prints, photography, film, architecture and design.
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National Museum of the American Indian—Smithsonian Institution
Manhattan
The museum features year-round exhibitions, dance and music performances, children’s workshops, family and school programs, film festivals and video screenings that present the diversity of the Native peoples of the Americas and the strength of their cultures from the earliest times to the present.
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Brooklyn
Filled with restored antique subway cars, trolleys and buses---many open for climbing, exploration or make-believe---the museum tells the story of metropolitan New York's fabled public transportation system. The museum is located on the platforms and mezzanine of a decommissioned 1930s subway station.
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Staten Island Conservatory of Music
Staten Island
Modeled on the finest European conservatories of music, this community school offers high-quality music education by world-class instructors to all, regardless of age or origin.
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Kids' Events
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ManhattanOngoing
The zoo’s exhibits are surrounded by the picturesque Manhattan skyline and the trails of New York’s most famous park. Just steps from Fifth Avenue, visitors can chill out with penguins and polar bears or warm up with tropical rainforest critters.
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Meeting Hate with Humanity: Life During the Holocaust
ManhattanOngoing
The impact of the Holocaust on the Jewish community in Europe is the focus of this guided tour. Students study the basics of Jewish heritage, examine the responses of different nations to the genocide and explore the concept of social justice.
Teacher Resources
- New York City Department of Education Office of Arts and Special Projects
- New York City Department of Education Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in the Arts
- Alliance for the Arts Arts Education Curriculum Guide
Find lesson plans developed by NYC cultural organizations
- WNET/Thirteen
Channel 13 has a special area of its site just for educators.
- Kennedy Center ArtsEdge
Offers free, standards-based teaching materials, professional development resources, student materials and guidelines for arts-based instruction and assessment.
Curriculums, Lesson Plans & Activities
Suggest a Resource
Teachers, know of a resource you find helpful in bringing the arts into the life of your children?