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- [Illuminate: Arts Ignite's 20th Anniversary Gala](https://artsignite.org/gala/) - The annual New York City Christmas concert is over for another year! See all our highlights here!
- [Allison’s Story: What I Learned as an Arts Ignite Intern](https://artsignite.org/allisons-story-what-i-learned-as-an-arts-ignite-intern/) - Reflection by Allison, Arts Administration Intern When asked to write a reflection for my first year as an Arts Ignite intern at NYSA, I was thoroughly stumped. For some reason, I find putting my thoughts to paper quite challenging—mainly because the experience was so wholly unique. What would I tell people when they asked what
- [Tony Honoree: Arts Ignite Founder Mary-Mitchell Campbell](https://artsignite.org/tony-honoree-arts-ignite-founder-mary-mitchell-campbell/) - Mary-Mitchell Campbell honored on Broadway's biggest night for two decades of humanitarian service through the arts.
- [2025 Arts Ignite Annual Report: A Year of Strong Foundations](https://artsignite.org/2025-arts-ignite-annual-report-a-year-of-strong-foundations/) - Arts Ignite is thrilled to announce the release of our 2025 Annual Report! This past year marked an extraordinary milestone for our organization as we inspired a record 8,000 young people worldwide through the arts. We also expanded our reach and deepened our impact for young people, bringing creativity into more classrooms, courage into community
- [Movement, Motion, and a Little Magic at JCC Manhattan](https://artsignite.org/movement-motion-and-a-little-magic-at-jcc-manhattan/) - In Fall 2025, Arts Ignite launched an exciting new partnership with the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan through Route 21+: Movement + Motion workshops and from the very first day, something special began to take shape. Located on the Upper West Side, the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan is a dynamic community center dedicated to fostering connection,
- [The Young Women’s Leadership School of Staten Island](https://artsignite.org/the-young-womens-leadership-school-of-staten-island/) - Bringing Joy (and a Few Dance Moves!) to TYWLS Staten Island At Arts Ignite, we bring the arts into all kinds of spaces—and what better place to spark creativity, confidence and connection than in our incredible New York City public schools. One of our longtime partners, The Young Women’s Leadership School of Staten Island, has been
- [The Broadway Sitzprobe Experience](https://artsignite.org/the-broadway-sitzprobe-experience/) - The annual New York City Christmas concert is over for another year! See all our highlights here!
- [20th Anniversary Impact Story: Transforming Lives at Rising Stars Richmond](https://artsignite.org/a-voice-unlocked-transformation-at-rising-stars-richmond/) - One Teaching Artist's story - "I approach teaching with an open heart, empathy, and kindness." As we celebrate 20 years of Arts Ignite, we are reflecting not only on the thousands of young artists we’ve served, but on the quiet, powerful transformations that define our work. At Rising Stars Richmond 2024, something extraordinary happened. During
- [Celebrating Black History Month with Covenant House NY](https://artsignite.org/celebrating-black-history-month-with-covenant-house-ny/) - This February, Arts Ignite returned to Covenant House New York with energy and purpose to uplift and celebrate Black History Month through the arts. Throughout the month, Covenant House NY hosted vibrant celebrations — including their Night of Leading Beyond Barriers Banquet — shining a spotlight on Black voices, artists, scholars, and visionaries. Arts Ignite
- [When Movement Meets Meaning at Stage the Change](https://artsignite.org/when-movement-meets-meaning-at-stage-the-change-2/) - On November 14, Arts Ignite proudly returned to the Stage the Change Conference at Long Island University for our second consecutive year, joining ten arts organizations in delivering creative, youth-centered workshops for local high school students. Led by Dance Teaching Artist Morgan, the Arts Ignite team energized participants with two interactive workshops that connected movement,
- [IGNITE! 5K Recap](https://artsignite.org/ignite-5k-recap/) - On a crisp Saturday morning, December 6, Arts Ignite gathered at the Prospect Park Nethermead for the IGNITE! 5K Race.
- [Highlights from the 16th Annual New York City Christmas](https://artsignite.org/highlights-from-the-16th-annual-new-york-city-christmas/) - The annual New York City Christmas concert is over for another year! See all our highlights here!
- [More performers announced for New York City Christmas!](https://artsignite.org/more-performers-announced-for-new-york-city-christmas/) - The Arts Ignite New York City Christmas Concert returns for the 16th year in a row! Get in the holiday spirit and make a difference for young people worldwide.
- [New York City Christmas Returns for the 16th Year!](https://artsignite.org/2025-christmas-concert/) - The Arts Ignite New York City Christmas Concert returns for the 16th year in a row! Get in the holiday spirit and make a difference for young people worldwide.
- [Program Spotlight: Summer Arts Institute](https://artsignite.org/program-spotlight-summer-arts-institute/) - Look back with us on our first summer with the DOE's Summer Arts Institute!
- [Run for Arts Ignite this December!](https://artsignite.org/run-for-arts-ignite-this-december/) - Lace up and join the movement today!
- [Celebrating National Teaching Artists Appreciation Week!](https://artsignite.org/celebrating-national-teaching-artists-appreciation-week/) - Happy National Teaching Artists Appreciation Week! Today, join us in celebrating just some of the incredible Teaching Artists who work with Arts Ignite!
- [See Highlights from Ignite the Groove 2025!](https://artsignite.org/see-highlights-from-ignite-the-groove-2025/) - On June 29th, Arts Ignite turned up the volume on joy, rhythm, and purpose at Ignite the Groove—our first ever jazz brunch fundraiser
- [Sparking Creativity: Our 2025 Mid-Year Report](https://artsignite.org/sparking-creativity-our-2025-mid-year-report/) - Arts Ignite is excited to announce the publication of our 2025 Mid-Year Report! We’ve had many amazing initiatives in 2025, so see some of our favorites here!
- [Jazz for Arts Ignite On June 29th!](https://artsignite.org/join-jazz-for-arts-ignite-on-june-29th/) - Join us for a vibrant celebration of creativity and community at our first ever Jazz Brunch fundraiser!
- [Creative Borders Sparks Confidence and Community in Botswana](https://artsignite.org/creative-borders-inspires-students-to-become-limitless/) - Arts Ignite returns to Botswana for Creative Borders 2025! Read about our incredible story of impact, resilience, and community.
- [Arts Ignite Part of Groundbreaking Research Study](https://artsignite.org/arts-ignite-participates-in-groundbreaking-research-study/) - Arts Ignite recently participated in a groundbreaking project integrating the arts for refugee students. Read more to see the full findings.
- [Celebrating Gavin Creel](https://artsignite.org/remembering-gavin-creel/) - As we celebrate the incredible life of Gavin Creel, our founder Mary-Mitchell Campbell shares her reflections on their friendship and memories together.
- [A Year of Impact: Arts Ignite's 2024 Annual Report](https://artsignite.org/a-year-of-impact-arts-ignites-2024-annual-report/) - Check out Arts Ignite's 2024 Annual Report! In a groundbreaking year full of major milestones, new programs, and more, our work truly made an incredible impact!
- ["Take Me to the World" Celebrates 5 Years!](https://artsignite.org/take-me-to-the-world-celebrates-5-years/) - Today is 5 years since our 2020 Sondheim celebration concert! Take a trip with us down memory lane and relive all the excitement of the original event!
- [See Highlights from the 2024 Christmas Concert!](https://artsignite.org/christmasconcert/) - The annual New York City Christmas concert is over for another year! See all our highlights here!
- [Check Out Arts Ignite's 2023 Annual Report!](https://artsignite.org/arts-ignites-2023-annual-report/) - Read the Arts Ignite Annual Report for 2023! Through new and existing partnerships, we serving 6,000 young people worldwide.
- [Happy World Theater Day!](https://artsignite.org/happy-world-theater-day/) - Celebrate World Theater Day with Arts Ignite! Join us on a tour around the world of our many theater programs, both within New York City and abroad!
- [Join Arts Ignite at the 15th Annual Christmas Concert!](https://artsignite.org/announcing-the-15th-annual-christmas-concert/) - The annual Arts Ignite New York City Christmas Concert returns for the 15th year! Join us the evening of December 9th at Joe’s Pub at the Public Theater!
- [Celebrating 19 Incredible Years of Arts Ignite!](https://artsignite.org/celebrating-19-incredible-years-of-arts-ignite/) - Look back on 19 incredible years of impact with Arts Ignite! From inspiring stories of impact to star-studded celebrations, it's been an amazing journey.
- [Creative Activity Kits Bring Joy to 600 NYC Students](https://artsignite.org/creative-activity-kits-bring-joy-to-600-nyc-students/) - This summer, Arts Ignite partnered with the NYC Department of Parks to inspire over 600 New York City Students through our Creative Activity Kits Program.
- [Program Spotlight: Arts Ignite Waterloo! Summer Camp](https://artsignite.org/program-spotlight-arts-ignite-waterloo-summer-camp/) - This June, Arts Ignite returned to Waterloo, IA for the 2nd-annual Arts Ignite Waterloo! Summer Camp! Arts Ignite, in partnership with the Waterloo Community Schools in Waterloo, IA and the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center at the University of Northern Iowa, returned to Iowa for our 2nd-annual Arts Ignite Waterloo! Summer Camp. From June 10th
- [The 14th annual Christmas Concert is back!](https://artsignite.org/the-14th-annual-christmas-concert-is-back/) - We're one week away - secure your tickets!
- [artsINSIDEOUT at 14: One Woman's Story of Courage](https://artsignite.org/artsinsideout-at-14-one-womans-story-of-courage/) - Amahle, a longtime artsINSIDEOUT participant, had all of two weeks of Stage Management experience, and had never called a dance by herself. She inspired us all.
- [See Our Amazing Newcomer Students In Action!](https://artsignite.org/spotlight-newcomer-youth-theater-experience/) - Check out some highlights and incredible student works from Arts Ignite's first ever Newcomer Youth Theater Experience (NYTE)!
- [Welcome Lindsay Roberts Greene as Arts Ignite's NEW Executive Director!](https://artsignite.org/welcome-lindsay-roberts-greene-as-arts-ignites-new-executive-director/) - We're excited to announce that the Arts Ignite Board of Directors has named Lindsay Roberts Greene as our NEW Executive Director!
- [Connect: Arts Ignite Celebrates Arts Education in RVA](https://artsignite.org/connect/) - For one night only, an ensemble of talented artists from Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), renowned Broadway Stars, and more will gather for an evening of songs and stories through Connect: Arts Ignite Celebrates Arts Education in RVA!
- [Arts Ignite’s Glowing Benefit Event!](https://artsignite.org/arts-ignites-glowing-benefit-event/) - Check out the highlights from our event, GLOW! Celebrating our Arts Education Champions at The National Arts Club.
- [GLOW! Celebrating our Arts Education Champions](https://artsignite.org/glow-celebrating-our-arts-education-champions/) - One Night Only: Raúl Esparza, Ali Stroker, Elizabeth Stanley, and more!
- [Program Spotlight: Rising Stars Arts Camp](https://artsignite.org/program-spotlight-rising-stars-arts-camp/) - Arts Ignite Returns to Richmond! This past October, Arts Ignite led a musical theater residency in Richmond, VA for the first time ever! At the Patrick Henry School of Science and Art, students in grades 2nd through 5th inaugurated the Rising Stars Arts Camp with 6 days of arts learning. Supervised by Arts Ignite Teaching
- [Program Spotlight: Rising Stars Art Camp](https://artsignite.org/program-spotlight-rising-stars-art-camp/) - Summer is here and the students at Patrick Henry School of Science and Art (PHSSA) enjoyed another week-long Rising Stars Art Camp with Arts Ignite!
- [Arts Ignite in the conversation](https://artsignite.org/arts-ignite-in-the-conversation/) - Check out our most recent conference sessions in NYC!
- [Program Spotlight: Rising Stars Art Camp Returns!](https://artsignite.org/program-spotlight-rising-stars-art-camp-returns/) - Arts Ignite returned to Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts (PHSSA) in Richmond, VA for our second Rising Stars Arts Camp! In March, Arts Ignite's musical theater camp, Rising Stars, welcomed 40 students at PHSSA for a week of arts classes in theater, dance, acting, and visual art under the theme “Empowerment through Creativity.” Due
- [Creative Activity Kit Program Spotlight](https://artsignite.org/creative-activity-kit-program-spotlight/) - 2022 was a major year for Arts Ignite’s Creative Activity Kit program! Thanks to the collaborative efforts of our Teaching Artists, corporate sponsors, community partners, and staff, a total of 1,436 kits were assembled last year for students all across New York City. Each month, Arts Ignite Teaching Artists create educational arts-based activities that allow
- [Telling the Story of Arts Ignite!](https://artsignite.org/telling-the-story-of-arts-ignite/) - See one of our programs in action! The Creativity Activity Kit initiative was created to inspire accessibility and imagination, offering young people technology-free activities that include expertly crafted workbooks and art supplies. Watch the process here! Part Three: How We Work At Arts Ignite, two pillars spark life into our mission: Our community partnerships and
- [The 13th Annual Holiday Concert Returns!](https://artsignite.org/the-13th-annual-holiday-concert-returns/) - Can you hear the bells? Grab your tickets here. Or contact us directly at info@artsignite.org. This event can also be accessed virtually through EventBrite with a suggested $25 donation! Reserve your spot today. After much anticipation, we’re excited to celebrate in person again for A New York City Christmas. This annual benefit concert conceived, produced,
- [NEW Creative Activity Kit Sponsor: BLICK Art Materials!](https://artsignite.org/new-creative-activity-kit-sponsor-blick-art-materials/) - We are excited to announce a new sponsor for the Creative Activity Kit initiative, BLICK Art Materials! This national arts supplies organization will provide the art materials for 600 Creative Activity Kits! Students all across NYC will receive these kits, allowing them to hone their creative capacity, language acquisition skills, creative problem-solving skills, and innovation
- [Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!](https://artsignite.org/celebrating-hispanic-heritage-month/) - ¡Vamos a Celebrar El Mes de la Herencia Hispana! This Hispanic Heritage Month, join us in uplifting the rich history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic creatives in the arts. With this year's national theme, "Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation," we center the voices of Hispanic-identifying students, teachers, and artists from the Arts Ignite community by highlighting at-home
- [Little Amal Walks NYC](https://artsignite.org/little-amal-walks-nyc/) - Broadway Welcomes Little Amal! On September 16th, joyous melodies and excited cheers filled the streets of Time Square. Hundreds of New Yorkers, students, and the Broadway community came together to welcome Little Amal to New York City. Little Amal is a 10-year-old refugee from Syria portrayed through a 12-foot puppet who has traveled 5,00 miles
- [Community Event: Circles of Support Back-to-School Block Party](https://artsignite.org/community-event-circles-of-support-back-to-school-block-party/) - School is almost in session! On August 20th, Arts Ignites partnered with Circles of Support to host a Back-to-School Block Party at the Church of the Heavenly Rest in New York City. This community event celebrated the beginning of the school year with complimentary food, games and activities, and a school supplies giveaway where 156
- [Program Spotlight: The Young Women's Leadership School Summer Program](https://artsignite.org/program-spotlight-the-young-womens-leadership-school-summer-program/) - Let's Dance! Staten Island Arts Ignite has officially reached all five boroughs! This August, we celebrated a brand new partnership with the Young Women’s Leadership School in Staten Island. The Let’s Dance! three-day residency was led by Arts Ignite Teaching Artist, Taylor, and supported by our Programs team. During this workshop, 32 young girls participated,
- [Program Spotlight: Arts Ignite Waterloo!](https://artsignite.org/program-spotlight-arts-ignite-waterloo/) - Leading with a SPARK in Waterloo! It’s finally summertime, which means Summer Camp is back in action. Our Programs team kicked off June in Iowa for the inaugural Arts Ignite Waterloo! Summer Camp. This two-week residency integrated English Language Learning with Theatre and Dance for 150 emerging multilingual learners in grades K-12. Fifteen different languages
- [Program Spotlight: I/magine](https://artsignite.org/program-spotlight-i-magine/) - I/magine - Turning students from arts spectators to art-makers! This spring, Arts Ignite piloted the I/magine program inviting students to dream of the world they wish to live in and collaborate towards that vision through the arts. In this five-week residency in Chelsea, NYC, our Arts Ignite Teaching Artists worked alongside 50 high school students
- [Program Spotlight: Art-in-Action](https://artsignite.org/program-spotlight-art-in-action/) - Empowering young people through the arts! Arts Ignite traveled back to South Florida this year for our longest-running program, Art-in-Action (AIA) Summer Camp. This six-week residency took place in Homestead, Florida from June 20th-July 29th. We are honored to have partnered again with enFAMILIA, a community organization that builds healthy family relationships among immigrant, migrant,
- [Program Spotlight: NYSA](https://artsignite.org/program-spotlight-nysa/) - Igniting the Arts with the International Rescue Committee Since 2010, Arts Ignite has partnered with the International Rescue Committee’s Newcomer Youth Academy to offer creative arts classes. This summer, the beloved program embarked on a jam-packed five-week adventure as 5 Arts Ignite Teaching Artists and staff guided 105 students from ages 4-21 years old, coming
- [Program Spotlight: artsINSIDEOUT](https://artsignite.org/program-spotlight-artsinsideout/) - Celebrating POWER in Johannesburg! Co-founded by artists Dick Scalan and Evan Todd, artsINSIDEOUT has worked to connect a community in Johannesburg with arts education for over 10 years. This summer, Arts Ignite was excited to continue this international program in South Africa from June 30th through July 17th. Led by a team of 19 Arts
- [Our Stories, Our Songs Recap](https://artsignite.org/our-stories-our-songs-recap/) - A perfect Sunday afternoon with Arts Ignite
- [Broadway fills New York City with songs in Times Square for Little Amal.](https://artsignite.org/broadway-fills-new-york-city-with-songs-in-times-square-for-little-amal/)
- [National Arts in Education Week is here!](https://artsignite.org/national-arts-in-education-week-is-here/) - September 11-17 we celebrate National Arts in Education Week! We join with organizations across the country to affirm the value of arts education. Celebrate with us to share what arts education means to you, and hear a message from our Executive Director, Carl Sylvestre below! You can join us: Online! Make a donation*Follow Arts Ignite
- [ "It’s quite a summer party!" says New York City's PIX 11](https://artsignite.org/its-quite-a-summer-party-says-new-york-citys-pix-11/) - Arts Ignite led a Community Event with long time partner, Win, to celebrate the Creative Activity Kits initiative, promoting togetherness, team building, and fun! "We see growth in their social-emotional learning," said Lindsay Roberts, Director of Programs at Arts Ignite. 'And the way they build a sense of community with each other, With their bravery."
- [Elizabeth Stanley, Tony Yazbeck, and J. Harrison Ghee join Arts Ignite’s Education Celebration](https://artsignite.org/our-stories-our-songs-announcement/) - Arts Ignite will host Broadway performers to share the importance of arts education at a fall education benefit. NEW YORK, NY — For one afternoon only, a cast of Broadway performers led by acclaimed conductor, music director, orchestrator, composer, arranger, and Arts Ignite Founder, Mary-Mitchell Campbell (The Prom, Mean Girls, Company) will gather for an
- [Our Stories Our Songs performer announcement featured on Broadway World!](https://artsignite.org/elizabeth-stanley-tony-yazbeck-and-j-harrison-ghee-join-arts-ignites-education-celebration/)
- [Arts Ignite on the News](https://artsignite.org/artists-ignite-on-the-news/)
- [Announcing the 2022 Jennifer Saltzstein Kaffenberger Fellowship Recipients](https://artsignite.org/announcing-the-2022-jennifer-saltzstein-kaffenberger-fellowship-recipients/) - For the fifth year, Arts Ignite is honored to select a group of remarkable artists as recipients of the Jennifer Saltzstein Kaffenberger Fellowship to work with Arts Ignite at the Newcomer Youth Summer Academy 2022. We are excited to announce this year’s fellows – Concerts for Compassion. Concerts for Compassion (CFC) facilitates cross-cultural integration by
- [New Performers Join Broadway Spectacular](https://artsignite.org/new-performers-join-broadway-spectacular/) - Arts Ignite will host award-winning Broadway performers to support arts education. RICHMOND, VA — For one night only, an ensemble of Broadway performers will gather for an evening of songs and stories for Arts Ignite Richmond: A Broadway Spectacular on Saturday, July 9 at 7:30 PM at the Richmond Triangle Players’ Robert B. Moss Theatre.
- [Meet Jibeh Fatty, our 2022 Changemaker Award winner!](https://artsignite.org/2022-changemaker-award-winner-jibeh-fatty/) - A young activist and filmmaker uplifting her community. A changemaker is someone who inspires. Someone with the tenacity and ambition to identify an obstacle and make it their mission to be the solution. What matters less is their age or background, but the courage they have to take action, no matter what that action may
- [An Intimate Evening with Broadway Stars](https://artsignite.org/an-intimate-evening-with-broadway-stars/) - ‘An Intimate Evening with Broadway Stars’ Arts Ignite will host award-winning Broadway performers to support arts education. RICHMOND, VA — For one night only, an ensemble of Broadway performers will gather for an evening of songs and stories for Arts Ignite Richmond: A Broadway Spectacular on Saturday, July 9 at 7:30 PM at the Richmond
- [2022 Changemakers Award!](https://artsignite.org/2022-changemakers-award-apply-now/) - “Igniting a generation of creative leaders for change!” Calling all change makers! Rooted in our mission, the Arts Ignite Changemakers Award provides financial support to a student leader committed to positively impacting their community through the arts. An award in the amount of $1,500 will be given to a recipient proposing a new or existing
- [Meet our new Executive Director, Carl Sylvestre!](https://artsignite.org/meet-our-new-executive-director-carl-sylvestre/) - Where did you grow up? I was born in Haiti and immigrated with my family to Brooklyn, NY when I was 11. On and off, I have been based in Brooklyn ever since. Where did you work before joining the Arts Ignite team? I was the Director of Development for Theatre Forward, a membership organization
- [Review: For Sondheim’s 90th Birthday, a Collage of Aching Voices](https://artsignite.org/review-for-sondheims-90th-birthday-a-collage-of-aching-voices/)
- [The Sondheim All-Star Concert Showed How Virtual Musical Theatre Can Work](https://artsignite.org/the-sondheim-all-star-concert-showed-how-virtual-musical-theatre-can-work/)
- [Artists Striving To End Poverty Is Now Arts Ignite](https://artsignite.org/artists-striving-to-end-poverty-is-now-arts-ignite/)
- [Introducing Arts Ignite!](https://artsignite.org/introducing-arts-ignite/) - Hello! I am so thrilled to share that we’ve changed our name from ASTEP to Arts Ignite! This renaming is a more accurate expression of our identity and purpose as an organization, deepening our connection to our mission. We develop agency in young people through the arts by supporting the creative capacity, community, and courage
- [Exciting ASTEP announcement!](https://artsignite.org/exciting-astep-announcement/) - Dear Friend, What a year it has been! 2021 marked not only a significant milestone for ASTEP as we celebrated our 15th anniversary, but also a year of significant growth for the organization fueled by critical reflection of our past and strategic planning for the future. ASTEP supporters are unique. You show up for young
- [New Direct Relief Program: Filling the Food Gap](https://artsignite.org/new-direct-relief-program-filling-the-food-gap/) - “You are all doing exactly what the title of your organization says that you are doing.You are: 'Artists Striving to End Poverty.'"– Judy Juster, Clinical Coordinator/After School Program Director at Abraham House We are excited to share the news that ASTEP has started a food distribution program, Filling the Food Gap, in partnership with the Red Hook
- [Spark Creativity to celebrate ASTEP’s 15th year!](https://artsignite.org/spark-creativity-to-celebrate-asteps-15th-year/) - ASTEP is fifteen years strong! This past year has been an opportunity for reflection that has ignited great change. Your support ensured ASTEP’s continued growth in an ever changing landscape, and we are so grateful for you. Because of you, the young people we serve will have the courage, community, and creative capacity to build a
- [Introducing Musicians United for Social Equity (MUSE)](https://artsignite.org/introducing-musicians-united-for-social-equity-muse/) - Since 2006, ASTEP has worked to harness the power of the arts to help children break the cycles of poverty they were born into. Still, we understand all too well that barriers to access and opportunity don’t cease when one enters adulthood — in fact, for many of our students and colleagues from historically marginalized
- [Program Manager Tiffany Ramos Answers our Creative Activity Kit Questions](https://artsignite.org/program-manager-tiffany-ramos-answers-our-creative-activity-kit-questions/) - After hearing from our partners that the young people we serve were experiencing zoom fatigue from virtual learning, or had limited internet access, our Program Manger Tiffany Ramos crafted the Creative Activity Kits as a zero-technology solution. We asked Tiffany some questions about the Creative Activity Kits, and loved hearing their perspective on the initiative!
- [UPDATE! Expanded Changemakers Scholarship Eligibility](https://artsignite.org/update-expanded-changemakers-scholarship-eligibility/) - UPDATE: We have now expanded our scholarship eligibility to students living anywhere in the US! The ASTEP Changemakers Scholarship will award six $1,000.00 scholarships, each supporting a Black student who has demonstrated leadership and a commitment to social justice. This scholarship will support the recipients’ educational journey. Eligibility- Must be a graduating high school/alternative school
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Ryan Kim](https://artsignite.org/volunteer-spotlight-ryan-kim/) - This week, our Volunteer Spotlight is on Ryan Kim! Why do you volunteer with ASTEP?At first going to Africa to work with a unique community sounded very exciting, which it certainly was, but as I got deeper into the experience of ASTEP/artsINSIDEOUT in my four years with the program, the impact on me grew. This work
- [Announcement! Jennifer Saltzstein Kaffenberger Fellowship recipients selected for RYSA 2020!](https://artsignite.org/announcement-jennifer-saltzstein-kaffenberger-fellowship-recipients-selected-for-rysa-2020/) - For a third year, ASTEP is honored to select two stellar Volunteer Teaching Artists as recipients of the Jennifer Saltzstein Kaffenberger Fellowship for their work with ASTEP Arts at RYSA 2020 – Gladys Pasapera and Lindsay Roberts! ASTEP provides the arts component of The International Rescue Committee’s Refugee Youth Summer Academy (RYSA), a six-week summer camp, which supports the personal growth, cultural
- [Get to know Lindsay Roberts, our new Director of Programs!](https://artsignite.org/get-to-know-lindsay-roberts-our-new-director-of-programs/) - We are thrilled to welcome Lindsay Roberts to the ASTEP staff as Director of Programs! Where did you grow up?I was born outside of Chicago but grew up outside of Philadelphia so it’s all about soft pretzels and Wawa coffee for me! Where did you work before joining the ASTEP team?Prior to coming to ASTEP,
- [Announcing the 2021 Jennifer Saltzstein Kaffenberger Fellowship Recipients](https://artsignite.org/announcing-the-2021-jennifer-saltzstein-kaffenberger-fellowship-recipients/) - For a fourth year, ASTEP is honored to select two stellar Teaching Artists as recipients of the Jennifer Saltzstein Kaffenberger Fellowship for their work with ASTEP Arts at the Newcomer Youth Summer Academy 2021. We are thrilled to announce this year’s fellows – Morgan McGhee & Zahra Budhwani. ASTEP provides the arts component of The International
- [Welcome to our newest Board Member, Dipti Verma!](https://artsignite.org/welcome-to-our-newest-board-member-dipti-verma/) - Please join us in extending a very warm welcome to our newest Board Member, Dipti Verma! Dipti Verma is Director of Market Data at S&P Global Market Intelligence (SPGMI) based in New York. She is the Global lead for the Fixed Income Data management team that supports terms & conditions and pricing data, credit ratings,

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- [Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration](https://artsignite.org/resources/take-me-to-the-world-a-sondheim-90th-birthday-celebration/) - On April 26, 2020, this iconic concert, conceived by Mary-Mitchell Campbell and Raul Esparza, raised over $500,000 for Arts Ignite (then Artists Striving to End Poverty, or ASTEP) during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. At a crucial moment for the world, the star-studded concert allowed us to not only survive, but grow our
- [Lin Manuel Miranda Sings "Giants in the Sky"](https://artsignite.org/resources/lin-manuel-miranda-sings-giants-in-the-sky/) - This clip is taken from Arts Ignite's Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration concert, which will be celebrating its 5th anniversary on April 26, 2025. In celebration of this anniversary, we will be hosting an event on May 17th, 2025. Guests will be treated by a private reception at Arts Ignite's
- [Bernadette Peters Sings "No One is Alone"](https://artsignite.org/resources/bernadette-peters-sings-no-one-is-alone/) - This clip is taken from Arts Ignite's Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration concert, which will be celebrating its 5th anniversary on April 26, 2025. In celebration of this anniversary, we will be hosting an event on May 17th, 2025. Guests will be treated by a private reception at Arts Ignite's
- [Meryl Streep, Christine Baranski, and Audra McDonald Sing "The Ladies Who Lunch"](https://artsignite.org/resources/meryl-streep-christine-baranski-and-audra-mcdonald-sing-the-ladies-who-lunch/) - This clip is taken from Arts Ignite's Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration concert, which will be celebrating its 5th anniversary on April 26, 2025. In celebration of this anniversary, we will be hosting an event on May 17th, 2025. Guests will be treated by a private reception at Arts Ignite's
- [Arts Ignite x NYC Parks Summer 2024 Highlights](https://artsignite.org/resources/arts-ignite-x-nyc-parks-summer-2024-highlights/)
- [artsINSIDEOUT Highlights 2023](https://artsignite.org/resources/artsinsideout-highlights-2023/)
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- [Incredible Student Voices from TYWLS Staten Island](https://artsignite.org/resources/incredible-student-voices-from-tywls-si/)
- [Jessica Vosk and Zachary Piser Perform 'I Got All I Need (This Christmas)' - 2023 Arts Ignite Christmas Concert](https://artsignite.org/resources/jessica-vosk-and-zachary-piser-perform-i-got-all-i-need-this-christmas-2023-arts-ignite-christmas-concert/)
- [Arts Ignite NOW! Contando Historias!](https://artsignite.org/resources/arts-ignite-now-contando-historias/)
- [Arts Ignite: Waterloo Summer Program](https://artsignite.org/resources/arts-ignite-waterloo-summer-program/) - Catch a glimpse of Arts Ignite's summer program in Waterloo, Iowa!
- [#ASTEPsings: Where You Lead](https://artsignite.org/resources/astepsings-where-you-lead/) - #ASTEPsings to celebrate the Mothers, Dancers, Children, Musicians, Actors, Organizers, Painters, Laborers, Teachers, Photographers, Movers and Shakers that have changed our lives.
- [Arts Ignite NOW! "I Am" Poems!](https://artsignite.org/resources/arts-ignite-now-i-am-poems/) - Join our Teaching Artist Tameishia Peterson as she teaches you all about poetry with her "I Am" Poems!
- [Arts Ignite NOW! Letters of Community!](https://artsignite.org/resources/arts-ignite-now-letters-of-community/) - Our Teaching Artist Ana joins us from Barcelona, Spain to walk us through her Letters of Community workshop honoring MLK Jr.
- [The Treasure Island: A stop-motion film made by the students at Shanti Bhavan](https://artsignite.org/resources/the-treasure-island-a-stop-motion-film-made-by-the-students-at-shanti-bhavan/) - Watch this stop-frame animation video made by the 5th graders at Shanti Bhavan!
- [Winter Windows Project with SOS South Bronx](https://artsignite.org/resources/winter-windows-project-with-sos-south-bronx/) - SOS South Bronx and Arts Ignite (formerly ASTEP) teamed up to help reduce gun violence and bring messages of positivity to NYC storefronts. Watch here!
- [Arts Ignite NOW! Steady Beats and Story Telling!](https://artsignite.org/resources/arts-ignite-now-steady-beats-and-story-telling/) - Teaching Artist Mr. Mundo teaches us about steady beats and how to create our own!
- [Arts Ignite NOW! Bassoon Performance!](https://artsignite.org/resources/arts-ignite-now-bassoon-performance/) - Our teaching artist Midori joins us from Oklahoma to share her bassoon performance!
- [Arts Ignite NOW! Khaleeji Rhythms!](https://artsignite.org/resources/arts-ignite-now-khaleeji-rhythms/) - Join our Teaching Artist Leila in her dance instruction - the rhythm of Khaleeji!

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