Man stands in front of a projection of book covers as children look on.

How A Book Is Made

Description Author/Illustrator Timothy Young shows how children’s books are made. His presentation answers many of the questions young readers have such as: “How do you get your ideas?” “How do you write a book?” “How do you illustrate a book?”…

Artist Brandon Richardson poses with students against a wall covered with student-designed sneaker paintings. The students stand in front of the artist and each holds an original sneaker painting with words like "joy" and "unity."

Speak With Your Feet

Description Speak With Your Feet gives artists an opportunity to share messages through virtues while also spreading awareness about social and/or political topics using footwear as the primary medium. Pricing Typically, residencies range from $2,500 and up, but we can…

Learn about Japanese Taiko Drums

Description Taikoza presents a unique and exciting residency on the artform of taiko drumming. Following Taikoza’s assembly, the program introduces students to the history and culture of Japan through the rhythms, sounds, and sights associated with taiko ancestral drums. Over…

The five members of Ball in the House, dressed in black and red, sing into handheld microphones.

And Now I See: Race, Racism, and American Music

Description Ball in the House’s brand new show explores African-American music, from Spirituals, Gospel, and Jazz to Soul, Hip-Hop, and R&B. Students will build awareness of where each style came from and why, as well as the cultural/social evolution of…

Noa Baum and young students march and open their mouths wide during a workshop.

Choosing Peace: Multicultural Tales to Ponder

Description In this dynamic residency, students explore the themes of peace, justice, wisdom, and compassion across diverse cultures with thought-provoking stories and activities. Noa invites students to listen deeply, imagine, connect, and empathize. At this critical time when we need…

SOLE Defined The REMIX

The REMIX

Separate your hands from your feet and join SOLE Defined to create a funky beat. SOLE Defined puts an exciting twist on percussive dance by turning bodies into human drums. This interactive assembly energizes the audience with its fusion of…

Mr. Word The Poetry Spot

The Poetry Spot

Students are transported into a spoken word venue called “The Poetry Spot” where they experience what it’s like to be an audience member witnessing a featured performer showcasing original works. Students will learn what it means to “respect the mic”…

Songs That Count!

Do your kids love to count? Do they love to read books? Do they love making original hip-hop beats? Songs That Count: Add To The World! engages children with a fun, high-energy performance that includes exciting hands-on music, movement, and…

Turtle Dance Music: Space! The Cosmos For Kids!

Space! The Cosmos For Kids!

Space! The Cosmos For Kids: A Virtual Dance Party with Prizes! Featuring Music, Dancing, and a Comedy Family Show. The Cosmos For Kids is a fun “Carl-Sagan-dance-party” for kids and teens. Each song includes dancing, music, technology, and information about…

Comedy as a Connector

“Comedy as a Connector” teaches students the basics of improv — listening, accepting, building, and immediacy — while reinforcing Social Emotional Learning competencies of self awareness, social awareness, and relationship skills. Pricing Typically, residencies range from $2,500 and up, but…

Songs About Books: My Fantastic Brain!

My Fantastic Brain! is a five-day embedded professional development (PD) residency designed to empower teachers to use the arts in classrooms through live lessons about the amazing functions of the human brain! Students will learn to love, appreciate, and care…

A man in an orange t-shirt with his head turned towards the camera stands in focus in the foreground. The side of a brick building extends into the distance behind him.

Laughing Together: An Introduction to Improv Comedy

Laughing Together introduces students to the fun of improv comedy and collaboration. Ti Malik stars as Malik, a grumpy out of work actor who recently was removed from a movie set for not working well with others. Through a series…