Dear Parent/Guardian,
We are thrilled to extend an invitation to your child to participate in the inaugural Youth Arts Education Summit hosted by Arts Ed NJ! This exciting virtual event will take place on Saturday, April 20th, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
The Youth Arts Education Summit promises to be an enriching experience, offering high school students across New Jersey the opportunity to engage in inspiring discussions, workshops, and networking sessions centered around various facets of the arts. From exploring potential career paths in the arts to delving into the vital intersection of mental health and creativity, the summit is designed to provide a day filled with inspiration, learning, and meaningful connections.
Here's a glimpse of what your child can expect at the summit:
- Engaging panel discussions and workshops covering a diverse range of exciting topics, including:
- Tools to advocate for more arts
- Careers in the Arts
- Mental Health and the Arts
- Art for Social Justice and Awareness
- STEAM and Arts Integration
- Advocacy
Exciting giveaways!
Youth networking opportunities and more!
Whether your child's passion lies in performance, visual arts, or any other form of creative expression, this summit is tailor-made to ignite their enthusiasm and empower them to advocate for stronger and more inclusive arts programming in our schools.
Please be aware that the summit will be conducted virtually via Zoom. Once your child completes the registration process, they will be officially added to the attendee list, and Zoom links will be distributed on or before April 1st.
We kindly ask for your understanding that priority for participation will be given to high school students in grades 9-12. While we appreciate the support and interest of adults, we aim to amplify student voices and prioritize their active involvement, engagement, agency, and sense of belonging during this event.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Monifa Kincaid, the Community Engagement Activator, at Monifa@artsednj.org.
Thank you for your support in fostering your child's passion for the arts. We look forward to welcoming them to the Youth Arts Education Summit!