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.

Education

Performing Arts

The Center for Arts Education

Wesner Pierre

Eva Pataki

Savannah P. Fitzpatrick

The Creative Arts Instruction team at The Center for Arts Education is comprised of skilled teaching artists across various disciplines, including dance, music, theater, and visual arts. This team is responsible for delivering high-quality, in-school arts programs and workshops that engage students and enhance their creative skills. They also play a vital role in providing professional development for educators, fostering a collaborative environment that supports the integration of arts learning into the K-12 curriculum. Through their efforts, the team champions the importance of arts education and works to advocate for equitable access to these vital resources in New York City public schools.

Creative Arts Instruction

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