The Center for Arts Education
Ron Chironna is an experienced freelance illustrator with a career spanning from 1978 to present, specializing in editorial, science fiction, fantasy, mystery, romance, children's, gaming, advertising, and portrait art. In addition to freelance work, Ron has served as a teaching artist at various organizations, including Arts For All and Marquis Studios, since 2010, providing accessible artistic opportunities to children facing socio-economic and emotional barriers. Educationally, Ron holds a BFA in Communications Design/Illustration from Pratt Institute and has pursued further training in art education through multiple programs.
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The Center for Arts Education
The Center for Arts Education (CAE) is dedicated to ensuring that New York City public school students have quality arts learning as an essential part of their K-12 education. Today, CAE is the only organization in New York working through direct service programs in schools; professional development for school leaders, classroom teachers and teaching artists; and active advocacy and public engagement to inform and influence educational and fiscal policies in support of a well-rounded education for all children that includes the arts. CAE works to: -Raise awareness of the value of arts learning for every child and increase public consciousness about the need for dedicated arts curricula in all schools; -Provide in-school programs in dance, music, theatre and visual-media arts; - Provide professional development to ensure quality school based arts learning; Supply tools and support for educators, parents, elected officials, and others to advocate for equitable education that includes the arts; -Influence educational and fiscal policies that will support arts education in all of the city's public schools.