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Voices for Any Given Child Indy: A Collective Impact Approach

May 27, 2016/

My son had just about every opportunity afforded to a child growing up in a middle class family, including every opportunity at home and during school to sing, dance, paint, and express himself creatively. And my spouse and I could not have been prouder during his first semester in college when he took us on a tour of all the places on his campus where View more

Report Card 5/20/2016: CAT Team Adopts 2016-2017 Action Plan

May 20, 2016/

Today, we celebrated the 23,000 K-8 students in Indianapolis Public Schools! Beginning with a welcome by Jay Geshay, Sr. Vice President of the United Way of Central Indiana, we adopted both an Action Plan for 2016-2017 and a new committee structure designed to produce uncommon results. Today was the final meeting of a year-long strategic planning process View more

EVENT RECAP: Connect the Dots on May 16 at Sun King Brewery

May 17, 2016/

On May 16, 50 local supporters of arts education joined the Arts Council of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Public Schools, and WFYI at Sun King Brewery to discuss the importance of arts education, to learn more about Any Given Child Indy, and to participate in arts activities while enjoying Sun King’s craft beer. The event was part of the Think & Drink View more

EVENT REMINDER: Connect the Dots on May 16

May 05, 2016/

Voices for Any Given Child Indy: The Arts Are Key to Achievement

Apr 27, 2016/

As a life-long educator, I’ve seen the benefits of arts education countless times. Visual arts, music, dance, theatre, and other opportunities provide students amazing outlets of expression and creativity. By experiencing the work of artists from our neighborhoods, state, nation, and around the world, arts education creates a sense of community and View more

Voices for Any Given Child Indy: The Role of Arts Organizations

Apr 15, 2016/

“Are you like me?” a preschooler asks as he peers into the in-gallery workshop located within the featured exhibition Gustave Baumann, German Craftsman- American Artist. His question is directed at Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) artist-in-residence, Leslie Dolin, who is working on woodblocks for printing. Leslie replies that she is not quite sure View more

Report Card 4/8/2016: Laying the Groundwork for an Action Plan and Action Strategies

Apr 08, 2016/

I think we left today's meeting of the Any Given Child Indy Community Arts Team both energized and exhausted! There has been such amazing progress, but there is also a mountain of work ahead. After an inspiring welcome from President & CEO of WFYI Public Media Lloyd Wright about the critical importance of arts education, we jumped right into adopting View more

Think & Drink: Connect the Dots on May 16 at Sun King Brewery

Apr 05, 2016/

Looking to connect the dots between arts in education, Indianapolis Public Schools, and local arts organizations? Look no further and join us at Sun King Brewery on Monday, May 16 from 5:30 - 7 pm. Members of the Any Given Child Indy Community Arts Team will be present to begin a discussion with you and your friends about the importance of arts in education. View more

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