A lecture-demo using dance to explore science topics like quantum mechanics, sparking curiosity and collaborative learning. Spoken word poet Silent Quill inspires with powerful performances on identity, resilience, and justice. He mentors youth and builds bridges through storytelling. Aaron blends hip-hop poetry and personal storytelling in a powerful performance about vulnerability, identity, and transformation. With humor and heart, he weaves his story into broader cultural narratives to inspire and open new possibilities. Explore AI art creation through popular styles like 90s Comic Book, Anime, and Superhero Cinematic. Students learn effective prompt creation, art history, and how to generate unique artwork. Galush blends beatboxing, live vocals, and performance tech to create original music and remixes. Their show, influenced by Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop, and EDM, takes the audience on a journey from raw vocals to crowd-pleasing anthems. Step-by-step art-making with watercolor or acrylic to build creative confidence, covering ideation, sketching, color, and details. innerAct Theatre Education Students explore the art of storytelling by creating original characters and narratives in a collaborative, supportive space. The class builds confidence, teamwork, and public speaking through ensemble work and final presentations. Students transform book pages, newspapers, or magazines into new works of art by “blacking out” text to uncover hidden poems and create fresh narratives from found language. The Game is an interactive, experiential art workshop using imaginative play to foster creativity. Students create neighborhoods/cities with 3D acrylic shapes, developing narratives and higher-order thinking skills through prompts and object placement. Darren Sardelli - Animated Author & Funny Poet Darren Sardelli inspires middle and high school students through powerful stories of perseverance, self-belief, and creativity. His engaging assemblies show how words can heal, motivate, and create meaningful change. Participants create new collections and collaborate on a "multiples" paper sculpture using found objects. The activity explores the concept of collections and the creative potential of repurposing materials. Students create a play addressing a current issue (e.g., immigration, healthcare), using character, dialogue, and audience interaction to inspire change. The residency includes options for hip-hop theatre and Forum Theatre methods. A creative photography program that connect art, science, and literacy, using digital tools to explore their community and environment through hands-on projects. Students explore the work of Romare Bearden and create mixed-media collages that reflect their neighborhood, mood, and social concerns- building a sense of place and identity through art and writing. Students use watercolor to create self-portraits, exploring their identities and expressing creativity through art in a fun and imaginative way. Students learn a traditional West African dance, explore cultural context, interpret drum rhythms, and prepare a performance. Through humor and spoken word, Aaron explores race, identity, and growing up white in Connecticut. This residency introduces AI Image Creation through personalized guidance on prompt writing, camera angles, perspectives, and artistic styles. Students create a personalized spoken word “Name Rap” using improv games and “Yes, And…” writing. They explore identity, interests, culture, and curriculum connections while building creativity, writing, public speaking, and confidence. Explore graffiti and street art through hands-on activities that teach creative expression, SEL, history, and safety. Students create meaningful art while learning about graffiti's cultural and social impact. | |
