APL Partner Spotlight: Explore & More Children’s Museum
We are proud to shine the spotlight this week on APL partner Explore & More Children's Museum!
Arts Partners for Learning connected Global Concepts Charter School with Explore & More. Using colorfully decorated classrooms, carefully selected artifacts, and an interactive approach; Explore & More educators showed students how children eat, live, and play in Yemen and South Africa. Because of the school's large Yemeni population, many students were excited and proud to share their own culture with their classmates.
With nationally recognized and award-winning programs and exhibits, and a mission to provide critically important informal learning experiences for all, Explore & More has become an important asset to the well-being of children and families in Western New York. We are proud to shine the spotlight this week on APL partner Explore & More Children's Museum!
To learn more, visit: http://aplwny.org/programs/culture-days/
APL Partner Spotlight: Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
We are proud to shine the spotlight this week on APL partner the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum!
This photo shows students of St. Joseph’s Elementary School standing next to their carrousel masterpieces as part of the “Simple Machine” workshop. This interactive program allows students to learn and identify seven simple machines, like carrousels. It also helps students to understand the concepts of work and force along with opportunities to gain practical experience working with simple and compound machines.
The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum opened to the public in July of 1983 and interprets the growth of the Herschell companies and changes in the amusement industry in the 19th and 20th centuries. Visitors can explore the art, science, math, music, and social history of the early American amusement industry, from carrousels to coasters. We are lucky to have them as an APL partner.
We are proud to shine the spotlight this week on APL partner Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum!
To learn more, visit: http://aplwny.org/herschell-carrousel-factory-museum/
As a bilingual instructional technology consultant specializing in “Flipped Classroom Strategy”, Alex’s primary focus is CTE and its connection to the Arts and Mathematics. His interdisciplinary and cross curricular project based work
using game based learning introduces STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) learning to the classrooms.
As an advocate from STEM to STEAM Alex says, “I continue to seek exposure to students and educators across the world with new innovating, open, and creative use of “Technology as a Tool”.
We are proud to shine the spotlight this week on Alex Fernandez!
To learn more or book a program, visit http://ow.ly/kuNN307YIPi
Phyllis Thompson works with fiber textiles, printmaking, photography and collage processes. Her work reflects the influence of her mother and grandmother who made quilts and other creations from recycled materials. Thompson has done extensive research on her family roots and uses old photographs from family history in her work.
Thompson holds a Ph.D. in Urban Education/Art Education from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, an MFA in printmaking from Tyler School of Art, Temple University, and a BFA in printmaking from the Philadelphia College of Art. She was an educator at Cornell University, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Kutztown University, and Buffalo State College. Additionally, Additionally, she worked in the Chicago Public Schools as a resident artist with Urban Gateways and taught middle school students at University School of Milwaukee.
We are proud to shine the spotlight this week on Phyllis!
To learn more or book a program, visit: http://yawny.org/ensemble/phyllis-thompson/
Hyatt’s All Things Creative kicks off Arts in Education Week with Young Audiences partnership
Young Audiences of Western New York is pleased to announce its partnership with Hyatt’s All Things Creative, located in Clarence and Buffalo, NY.
When you visit Hyatt’s All Things Creative during the week of September 11th – 17th, 2016, be sure to bring the Young Audiences Education Postcard you received in the mail with you. For every card brought into Hyatt’s Buffalo or Clarence locations, Hyatt’s will donate $10 to Young Audiences and give you a 30% discount on your entire purchase!
The young people who participate in our programs do not pay for the cost of programming, or for any of the materials used. Support from organizations like Hyatt’s, and from generous patrons and supporters of the arts, make it possible to continue bringing quality arts materials and experiences to our youth.
Hyatt’s and Young Audiences are also pleased to celebrate by kicking off this initiative during National Arts in Education Week. Arts in Education Week has been celebrated annually since 2010 as a time to recognize the impact the arts have in education. Read more here!
Hyatt’s All Things Creative has, like Young Audiences, served the community for over 50 years. A family owned company with over 40 employees, Hyatt’s has made its mark in the arts community with its excellent customer service and variety of arts services. They have chosen a partnership with Young Audiences Western New York because of the natural synergy between organizations. Hyatt’s has a special interest in arts education programs, with in-store activities and workshops, along with camp programs, arts studios, and even a full dance studio above their store.
“Hyatt’s is extremely pleased to partner with Young Audiences of Western New York. Their use of hands-on arts learning brings children new experiences and ways of thinking that are important for inspiring the next generation. We are proud to add our support to the hard work they do to provide the best educational and artistic opportunities for our youth.”
- Elizabeth Hyatt-Martin
Young Audiences and Hyatt’s are pleased to share this partnership with you. Stop by a Hyatt’s Store between September 11th – 17th, and stock up on your arts supplies. You’ll be helping two great local companies, and thousands of young people.
Hyatt’s locations include 8565 Main Street, Clarence, NY; and 910 Main Street, Buffalo, NY.
