Arts Partners for Learning, an initiative managed by Arts for Learning WNY, has a mission to expand access to arts education for children in WNY, improve the capacity of our cultural organizations, and provide quality creative learning programs.
Shakespeare in Delaware Park｜Arts Partners for Learning
Its Vision
Create opportunities for arts and cultural organizations and professional artists to work with schools and ultimately improve the educational outcomes for children. Led by a Leadership Team composed of leaders from the arts, cultural, education, and philanthropic sectors of Western New York, APL aims to bring arts and cultural programs to schools that are standards-based and integrated throughout the curriculum.
Its Mission
Expand access to arts education for children in WNY, improve the capacity of our cultural organizations, and provide quality creative learning programs.
Who are Arts Partners for Learning?
APL is a regional partnership that was formed in 2011 with the vision to create opportunities for arts and cultural organizations and professional artists to work with schools and ultimately improve the educational outcomes for children. Led by a Leadership Team composed of leaders from the arts, cultural, education, and philanthropic sectors of Western New York, APL aims to bring arts and cultural programs to schools that are standards-based and integrated throughout the curriculum. Now in its tenth year, APL comprises over 20 partners from the arts and cultural community who offer over 30 programs to area schools. APL hosts professional development events for partners and others seeking best practices from across the country to improve the educational outcomes for students.
*APL is currently experiencing a shortage in funding to support APL programming. If your school or organization is interested in applying for funding, please reach out to Senior Coordinator of Arts in Education & Exploratory Enrichment, Dan Lynch at Erie 1 Boces.
https://www.e1b.org/en/instructional-support/arts-in-education.aspx
Want to support APL so that local students can engage in unique, life-changing learning experiences offered by our region's cultural partners?
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Program Partners
(click on each partner to find out what they offer)
Collaborating Partners
APL Leadership
Lindsay Kranz
School and Docent Programs Coordinator
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
Drew Kahn
Founding Director
Anne Frank Project
Jacqueline Swaby
Executive Director
Arts Council for Wyoming County
Devon Bradley
Engagement and Development Manager
Arts Services Initiative of WNY
Holly Grant
Grants & Programming Director
Arts Services Initiative of WNY
Jen Swan-Kilpatrick
Executive Director
Arts Services Initiative of WNY
Joe Dean
Director of Outdoor Education
Buffalo Audobon Society
Gina Burkhardt
President & CEO
Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology
Kamalah Poles
Director, Youth Arts & Technology
Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology
Anne Conable
Community Engagement
Buffalo & Erie County Library
Carrie Stiver
Executive Director
Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village
Sara Miller
Director of Education and Programs
Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village
Rachael Pudlewski
Education Manager
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Robin Parkinson
Vice President, Education & Community Engagement
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Michele Agosto
Director of Arts
Buffalo Public Schools
Joy Guarino
Director, Global Engagement
Buffalo State College
Andrew Borkowski
Education Director
Buffalo String Works
Yuki Numata Resnick
Executive Director and Co-Founder
Buffalo String Works
Tiffany Vanderwerf
Chief Conservation Officer
The Buffalo Zoo
Kathy Shiroki
Curatorial Assistant
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Michaela Worosz
Art Center Educator
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Evan Wright
Community and Academic Engagement Manager
Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University
Tara Walker
Senior Manager of Marketing & Museum Public Relations
Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University
Deborah Sunya Moore
Senior Vice President and Chief Program Officer
Chautauqua Institution
Suzanne Fassett Wright
Director of Arts Education
Chautauqua Institution
Daniel Lynch
Coordinator
Erie 1 BOCES
Elizabeth Freas
Assistant Superintendent
Erie 1 Boces
Brad Hahn
Executive Director
Explore Buffalo
Mack Barker
Education Coordinator
Explore Buffalo
Gina Miano
Director of Education
Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House
Zhenya Doolan
Programs Coordinator
Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House
Ian Seppala
Executive Director
Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
Marissa Seib
Education Coordinator
Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
Shane Hawkins
Executive Director
Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Inc.
Stephen Schapero
Audience Services Manager
Irish Classical Theatre Company
Noah Falck
Education Director
Just Buffalo
Robin Lee Jordan
Writing Center Coordinator
Just Buffalo
Audrey Clark
Program Manager
Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor
Alan Nowicki
Program Director
Roycroft Campus
Gabriella McKinley
Education & Community Outreach Associate
Shakespeare in Delaware Park
Sean Crawford
Director of Development & Operations
Shakespeare in Delaware Park
Alicia Rainey
Arts Engagement and Education Assistant
Shea’s Performing Arts Center
Martina LaVallo
Communications & Education Coordinator
Squeaky Wheel
Maggie Parks
Teaching Artist
Starlight Studios
Dawne Hoeg
Founder and Executive Director
Stitch Buffalo
Michelle Perkins
Marketing and Communications Manager
Stitch Buffalo
Tracy Snyder
Executive Director
Theater of Youth
Mark Lozo
Education Director
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site
Kimberly Adriaansen
Program & Experience Manager
Tifft Nature Preserve
Maria Ta
Program Director
Ujima Co. Inc.
Rosemary Williams
Education Director
Western New York Book Arts Center
ex officio
Amelia Schrader
Executive Director
Arts for Learning WNY
Allison Rabent
Director of Programs
Arts for Learning WNY
Netanya Thompson
Program
Arts for Learning WNY