Art in Motion: Stop-motion Animation

Have you ever taken so many pictures at once, that when you scroll through them, they look like they’re moving? From Wallace and Gromit to LEGO movies, animators have told many stories through paper, clay, and pixelation. Students will explore…

Adventures in Animation: Stop-Action Animation Residency

Have you ever taken so many pictures at once, that when you scroll through them, they look like they’re moving? From Wallace and Gromit to LEGO movies, animators have told many stories through paper, clay, and pixelation. Students will explore…

Two dancers on stage with glowing snowflakes and a snow-covered set.

Snow Maiden

In a frozen silver forest high in the mountains, a lonely boy builds a girl from snow. When she mysteriously comes to life, mischief, laughter, and enchantment abound. But what will happen when the ice begins to melt? Told through…

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

How A Book Is Made

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?” “How…

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…

Fun with Taiko drums

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…

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

An entertaining, informative, and eye-opening show that celebrates the rich tapestry of African American music, from Spirituals, Gospel, and Jazz to Soul, Hip-Hop, and R&B. Students will gain insight into the origins, evolution, and cultural significance of each genre, tracing…

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

Welcome to the Spot

Students are transported into The Spot, a performance space where Mr. Word uses rhythm, rhyme, poetry, and song to guide them on a journey of creativity, expression, self-love, and empowerment. Students will learn about identity, what it means to “respect…

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…

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…