Arts For Learning NW

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We can’t wait for students to see the mural, that we worked on with artist Christian Barrios, displayed in the Library! Thanks !

Arts for Learning NW will have a table again with Original Practice Shakespeare Festival! Join us on Friday, Aug. 16 at 7pm for a FREE performance of "As You Like It" at the Washington Park Amphitheatre. Intermission entertainment will be provided by the illustrious teaching artist Andee Joyce! Visit https://www.opsfest.org/ for the full calendar of OPSFest events.

New Expressive Works is gearing up for SKN Dance Fest ‘24 on August 17th! All dances are choreographed by SKN's Artistic Director, Sweta Ravisnakar, and presented by 10-12 dancers, accompanied by a live orchestra of local and Indian musicians.
Tickets are available at https://www.tickettomato.com/event/8834.
The Facebook Events page is https://www.facebook.com/share/HeyiXhwkMnFazKf3/

Teaching Artist Spotlight: Tera "SUPERNOVA" Zarra is a strongwoman, acrobat, aerialist, and comedian. She brings high-level stunts to the stage along with a heartfelt message of empowerment and the celebration of individuality.

Dedication to your dreams outweighs the myth of "natural talent." Even if students are starting small with bringing more athleticism and health into their lives, Tera believes that ALL EFFORT deserves to be celebrated.

"Supernova the Strongwoman was exactly what our second through fourth graders needed! Her engaging and interactive performance had students and adults laughing and participating throughout an entire 50 minutes. I'd recommend this performance to any school."

Check out Supernova and all of our teaching artists! Click the link to our program guide in the comments

Arts for Learning teaching artist Christian Barrios and La Casita have a block printing activity at the Sunday until 5pm!

Saturday art making at ! Stop by our booth Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm ✨🎨✨

Arts for Learning teaching artist Lindsay Clark graced the OPSFest audience with mellifluous music while the Original Practice Shakespeare players delighted all of us with their performance of Love’s Labours Lost (and Arts for Learning was there, too!) A wonderful evening was had by all! 🎭

Come stop by our table and make some art! We are at the Vancouver Arts and Music Festival today 12pm-5pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm 🎨 🖼️

Arts for Learning NW is out and about this weekend! Visit our booth at the
Vancouver Arts and Music Festival at Esther Short Park 12-5pm on Friday and 10am-5pm Sat. and Sun. We will also have a booth at the Original Practice Shakespeare Festival on Friday 8/2 7-9pm at Irving Park for a performance of Love's Labours Lost with an intermission performance by the amazing Lindsay Clark !

We had a great visit with teaching artist Beth Wilson’s residency at Rowe Middle School last week. The kids had a great time making colorful papier-mâché creations!

Arts for Learning NW is at the Family Fest at ! We’re here until 2pm - stop by and say hi!

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"Juneteenth Oregon celebrates the date in 1865 when Major General Gordon Granger read "General Order No. 3" in Galveston, Texas, declaring that all slaves were free. Juneteenth OR supports cultural diversity, which is important because communities, workplaces, and schools increasingly comprise various cultural and ethnic groups. Juneteenth encourages these communities to learn from each other to facilitate collaboration and cooperation. Annually, millions of people across America join the African American community in celebrating Juneteenth. In Portland, the day is honored with “The Clara Peoples Freedom Trail Parade '', down Martin Luther King Blvd and a public festival at Lillis-Albina Park on N. Russell and N. Flint with a festival to follow. The festival will have guest speakers, stage performers, live music entertainment, vendors, exhibits, and children’s activities."

A couple great pics from teaching artist David Durosier 's performance at Aloha-Huber Park Elementary courtesy of the Far West Recycling Arts Grant! To learn more about our teaching artists, check out our Artist and Program Guide linked in the comments 🪘🪇🎨

Arts for Learning is at Rockwood’s Schools Out For Summer festival. Stop by our booth and celebrate arts education!

KGW has featured Arts for Learning NW teaching artist Arcadia Trueheart working with Troutdale Elementary students on their amazing mural project. Check out the news segment below!

Troutdale Elementary students paint mural highlighting Oregon's native plants A professional artist partnered with students at Troutdale Elementary School on the mural. The project was both a creative outlook and an educational opportunity.

We are still catching our breath from last week's SH/FT event at The Evergreen! As the photos roll in, we will share them out in celebration of our upcycle fashion show's resounding success. We would like to congratulate the teen designers, their mentors, and the fabulous Queens on creating a magical evening ✨

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Tickets for everyone! The hills are alive with the sound of Fashion! Get your tickets before they are all gone.

SH/FT: A Celebration of Fashion Design is a celebration of ingenuity and expression on Thursday, May 16 at The Evergreen in inner SE Portland. The event supports Arts for Learning NW and is the grand finale of the SH/FT fashion design program, highlighting the creativity of young, talented designers who collaborate with a mentor professional designer to transform otherwise landfill-destined materials into fabulous fashions!

✨💃✨Click here to get your tickets ➡️ https://givebutter.com/shift24 ✨💃✨

Tickets are moving fast, and we are looking to SELL OUT! Have you gotten YOUR tickets yet? 🎟🎟🎟 With just one week to go, our teams are ready to reveal their amazing creations!

SH/FT: A Celebration of Fashion Design is a celebration of ingenuity and expression on Thursday, May 16 at The Evergreen in inner SE Portland. The event supports Arts for Learning NW and is the grand finale of the SH/FT fashion design program, highlighting the creativity of young, talented designers who collaborate with a mentor professional designer to transform otherwise landfill-destined materials into fabulous fashions!

✨💃✨Click here to get your tickets ➡️ https://givebutter.com/shift24 ✨💃✨

Have you gotten YOUR tickets yet? 🎟🎟🎟 Our teams are ready to reveal their amazing creations!

SH/FT: A Celebration of Fashion Design is a celebration of ingenuity and expression on Thursday, May 16 at The Evergreen in inner SE Portland. The event supports Arts for Learning NW and is the grand finale of the SH/FT fashion design program, highlighting the creativity of young, talented designers who collaborate with a mentor professional designer to transform otherwise landfill-destined materials into fabulous fashions!

✨💃✨Click here to get your tickets ➡️ https://givebutter.com/shift24 ✨💃✨

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Less than TWO WEEKS Until Showtime! ✨💃✨

SH/FT: A Celebration of Fashion Design is a celebration of ingenuity and expression on Thursday, May 16 at The Evergreen in inner SE Portland. The event supports Arts for Learning NW and is the grand finale of the SH/FT fashion design program, highlighting the creativity of young, talented designers who collaborate with a mentor professional designer to transform otherwise landfill-destined materials into fabulous fashions!

🎟🎟🎟Click the link in the comments to get your tickets 🎟🎟🎟

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April 29th is the International Day of Dance! Join us in celebrating the Arts for Learning NW teaching artists who bring global culture to our students through music and movement.

Peruse our roster of teaching artists and discover just the right performer for your class or school ---> http://guide.ya-or.org/programs (also linked in our Instagram bio)

pictured teaching artists: David Durosier - Haitian Folklore, Singing, and Drums, Verónica Medina Cano - flamenco artist, Luciana Proaño - Peruvian Dance

Tickets are on sale NOW! ➡️ https://givebutter.com/shift24

SH/FT: A Celebration of Fashion Design is a celebration of ingenuity and expression on Thursday, May 16 at The Evergreen in inner SE Portland. The event supports Arts for Learning NW and is the grand finale of the SH/FT fashion design program, highlighting the creativity of young, talented designers who collaborate with a mentor professional designer to transform otherwise landfill-destined materials into fabulous fashions! Get your tickets today 🎟🎟🎟

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DID YOU KNOW arts funding in Oregon is at an all-time low?

Districts across the state are slashing school budgets that support arts education.

YOU CAN DECIDE

Make sure that Oregon students have access to arts education. Invest Oregon tax dollars into accessible arts education.

Make a one-time donation from your kicker to support Arts for Learning Northwest’s programs, serving 50,000 students/year.

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