ArtsConnection
Brian J. McCormick is an accomplished educator and professional in the fields of media studies and the arts, currently serving as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at The New School for Public Engagement since 1997 and as an Adjunct Lecturer at Lehman College since 2017. With extensive experience as a Teaching Artist for ArtsConnection since 2003, McCormick has contributed to innovative arts programming for New York City public schools. Additional roles include serving as Treasurer for FRIENDS OF HILLSIDE DOG PARK and as a member of the Board of Directors for Pentacle, advocating for contemporary dance and performance artists. Previous experience includes leadership positions at the Baryshnikov Arts Center, Gay City News, and Nicholas Leichter Dance. McCormick holds multiple degrees in Media Studies and has developed a strong foundation in the arts and education through various teaching and administrative roles while actively engaging with the community through cultural programming and arts advocacy.
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ArtsConnection
ArtsConnection is a nationally recognized non-profit arts education organization with a 40-year history of giving New York City public school students, pre-kindergarten through grade 12, the skills, motivation and positive reinforcement they need to succeed academically and personally. Our award-winning arts programs support literacy and foster communication, creativity, collaboration and critical thinking. We direct our work to the most high-needs communities, and each year reach 45,000 students through partnerships with over 120 public schools across the 5 boroughs and through after-school and weekend initiatives that engage middle and high school students in the cultural resources of New York City. Children and teens are learning to better understand themselves and the world around them through our music, dance, theater, media and visual arts programming led by a faculty of over 125 specially-trained professional artists who share their distinctive artistic perspectives to inspire, guide and teach students.