Contact:

Arts in Education

Coordinator

631-271-8423 X14

Take a Journey…Right in your School

JOURNEY program Visiting Artist Directory

2016-17

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JOURNEY through the world right in your school!

Thank you for participating in the Huntington Arts

Council's Journey Program. With Journey – students and

teachers will be developing literacy, making connections

and learning to exhibit empathy for others in the world

wide community.

This catalog contains a list of presentations that have been

preapproved for use of JOURNEY funds. Enclosed you

will find brief descriptions and fee structures for these

programs. This information may be subject to change. If you have any questions or would like to book

an artist through the JOURNEY Program, please contact the Arts-in-Education Coordinator at

(631) 271-8423x 14 or at artsined@huntingtonarts.org.

In order to make this directory as user-friendly as possible, the contents herein are listed by culture and

art form. The JOURNEY Program Visiting Artist request Form can be found on the next page to help

teachers, PTA members and school administrators with their requests. Filling out this form prior to

speaking with the Arts-in-Education Coordinator will help you plan your booking and get you the most

accurate cost estimate for your school.

Artist must have a contract completed with

Huntington Arts Council in order to be

funded by us – please be sure to contact us

immediately with bookings so we can start this

process. We make checks directly to the

visiting artists – we cannot reimburse PTA,

schools or BOCES.

This catalog is available online at

http://www.huntingtonarts.org/programs/arts-in-education/the-journey-program

Arts in Education Coordinator631-271-8423 X14

artsined@huntingtonarts.org

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213 Main Street

Huntington NY, 11743

JOURNEY PROGRAM VISITING ARTIST FORM

Criteria: The program must be artistic and cultural in context. All programs are subject to the

review of the Huntington Arts Council prior to funding.

Requesting Teacher’s Name:

School:

Subject/Grade Level:

Number of students to be served:

Are there any special needs students that the artist/presenter would need to be aware of? ______

Artist/Presenter:

Name of Program:

Culture to be introduced:

Type of Program: ______________________________________________________________

Suggested dates (3 minimum but you may write up to 6 in order of preference):

Day Date Day Date

Are you planning to double up classes? (some programs do not allow it, please specify):

YES NO

Please submit your requests as early as possible to obtain the desired bookings.

Contact:

Arts-in-Education Coordinator

Huntington Arts Council

T: 631.271.8423 x14

artsined@huntingtonarts.org

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction II

Journey Program Artist Request Form III

AFRICAN/AFRICAN AMERICAN p. 1

ASIAN p. 4

AUSTRALIAN (ABORIGINAL) p. 4

BRAZILIAN p. 5

CARIBBEAN p. 6

CHINA p. 7

EUROPEAN p.9

HAWAIIAN and POLNESIAN p. 9

HOLOCAUST STUDIES p. 9

INDIAN p. 10

INDONESIAN p. 11

ITALIAN p. 12

JAPANESE p. 13

KOREAN p. 13

LATIN AMERICAN and HISPANIC p. 13

MIDDLE EASTERN p. 16

MULTI-CULTURAL PROGRAMS p. 16

NATIVE AMERICAN p. 19

PUERTO RICAN p. 22

RUSSIAN p. 22

SPANISH p. 22

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AFRICAN/AFRICAN AMERICAN PROGRAMS

All Ability African Dance/Sidiki Conde Arts Horizons

Dance and Music

Grades K-12

Five vibrant performers celebrate the traditional culture, music, and dances of Guinea. Led by Sidiki

Conde, who lost the use of his legs at age 14. They demonstrate the importance of overcoming any

obstacle and embracing the world's diversity and challenges. Assembly performances only. Visit

www.artshorizons.org for more information.

Fees: Single performance- $1,790; two back-to-back- $2,380

African Adventure Tales Crabgrass Puppet Theatre

Theatre and Puppetry

Grades K-5

Two funny folktales from Africa come to life with stunning puppetry, spectacular scenery, and infectious

music. In "Koi and the Kola Nuts," the young son of a chief sets out on a wonderful journey in search of

fortune, carrying only a sack of kola nuts. His kindness to the creatures he meets is rewarded when their

help saves his life! And in "Anansi the Spider," we meet one of the most hilarious trickster characters in

world folklore! Visit www.EncorePerforming.com to find out more.

Fees $790 single program, discounts for multiple programs

Charlotte Blake Alston Storytelling, Residencies and Performance

Grades K-12

In our electronic age, Charlotte Blake Alston, accompanied by thumb piano, djembe or 21-string kora,

does what stories have achieved for thousands of years, engage the imagination, underscore human

commonalities and reiterate life lessons. Drawing on sources of stories, songs, games and rhythmic

elements of the African and African American oral traditions, programs are geared to each age group.

www.charlotteblakealston.com

Fees: $1,000-$1,800

Flying Ship Productions (Encore Performing Arts, Inc.) Musical Theater

Grades K-5 "Fire on the Mountain"- Four person musical production of Ethiopian folk tale.

A classic African folktale is given new life as a spirited four person musical theatre production inspired

by award winning children’s author Jane Kurtz. Journey with Alemayu, a young shepherd boy, through

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the vast mountains as he searches for his sister and learns life’s lessons of character, honesty, courage and

love.

“Rosa’s ride” The life of Rosa Parks Follow the struggles of a young girl through the indignities of

prejudice to discover her strength of conviction, as a simple act of civil disobedience gives birth to the

civil rights movement. An intriguing backdrop, which evolves from black and white to an intricate

mosaic, enables us to take “Rosa’s Ride” to a new dawn as four professional actors create a powerful

theatrical musical experience.

Visit www.encoreperforming.com

Fees: $1200 single program, discounts for multiple programs.

Linda H. Humes (Yaffa Cultural Arts Inc.)

Storytelling and Music

Grades K-12

Storytelling - interactive; involves audience w/ call & response, songs. "Hip Hop: A Tool for Literacy;" "Life

Stories;" "The Harlem Renaissance;" "Music of the Diaspora;" "A tribute to Martin Luther King: excerpts from

speeches" (6 artists) grade 3 and up; "Holiday Show" (8 artists).

Fees: $1,200 for one show, $1,400 for two back-to-back. $250 for 3 student workshops per day

Nassau Performing Arts, Inc (Revels-Bey Music)Music Music Storytelling, Music, Dance, Workshop/PD/Residencies and Performance

Grades k-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 "Rhythm Kings: "Al Andalusia To Dizzy" The award winning "Al Andalusia to Dizzy" rhythmic elements of

music history as they are demonstrated through the different styles from Africa, North & South America

and Europe.

“21st Century Learners Engaging Arts Integration” Award winning workshop/residency program using

Jazz, the American ingenious music and dance interwoven with historical and multicultural

relationships. All programs developed to allow learner’s deeper understanding of the works of art and

develop their connection with other areas of knowledge. Supports NY State learning standards, and

national, local and State’s Dignity Act. See more at www.nassauperformingarts.org.

“American Heritage Storybook Series: The Golden Global Drum” learning connections thru the arts - including

music, rhythm and dance elements that are traced to ancient Spain, West Africa, Caribbean, and early

American New Orleans. Program explores a variety of cultures and perspectives using selective

biographic, music and dance periods such as, Flamenco, Cha Cha Cha, and Meringue, explore Louis

Armstrong, Dizzy, Tito Puente, NYC, and the Harlem Renaissance.

Fees: Program workshop/residency/performance range $500 -1800

Okra Dance Company (Encore Performing Arts, Inc.) Dance

Grades K-12

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“Journey Into Africa” Take a fascinating excursion from Senegal to Soweto through the traditional

rhythms, songs, instruments, stories and dances that are an integral part of everyday African life. Three

talented performers offer a rousing presentation, full of audience participation, bringing to life a culture

that has profoundly influenced us all. Interactive dance program.

“American Dance From Africa To Broadway” Explore how American dance evolved from its African roots

and European influences into the popular stage and social dances that we see today. Two versatile

performers take you from classical court dances and the Irish reel, to vaudeville, tap, and even the

cultural impact of Michael Jackson – all of this and more is packed into this highly entertaining and

informative perspective on American history.

“Rhythm Dances From Around The World” Get your passports ready! Visit Mexico, Italy, China, Greece,

Ireland and more in this vibrant exploration of rhythmic folkloric dances from around the globe. Two

skilled professional dancers are your tour guides through these intriguing lands in a production packed

with audience participation.

“Dance, Dance, Dance” Visit five of the seven continents in this fast-paced production which highlights the

cooperation and inter-personal relationships featured in partner dances. From Zaire, Austria and Poland,

to Argentina, Israel, India and the Americas, two multitalented dancers demonstrate and explain the

cross-cultural and social significance of couples dancing.

Fees: $1,075 (3 people) discounts for multiple programs Learn more at www.encoreperforming.com

Palms Down Percussion Music

Grades 3-12 Students will learn the poly-rhythmic side of percussion music, traditions in different nations and

cultures as well as have an opportunity to test their listening/connecting skills in hand claps, claves, call

and response techniques and rudimentary rhythms. Workshops can be held with 1 teaching artist or

several teaching artists/musicians.

Fees: Price will vary depending on distance, number of staff, number of students and type of workshops

provided. Any location more than 50 miles from NYC gas, transportation and lodging Fees will be

added.

Queen Nur

Storytelling, Music, History

Grades K-12 "Voices of Courage", "Sweet Potato Pie & Such" and “Kwanzaa”. For more information visit

http://www.theatreworksusa.org.

Fees: "Voices of Courage"- $1,100 for one performance, $1,400 for two in the same day (plus

transportation costs.) "Sweet Potato Pie & Such" and "Kwanzaa"- $1,200 for one performance, $1,500, for

two performances in the same day.

Classroom workshops start at $275 the first & $250 the following or a full day for $950 (5 to 6 workshops).

Visit www.theatreworks.org for more info.

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Robbi K & Friends (Bali Dali) Folktales, Storytelling and Music

Grades K-12

"Osebo’s Drum,""Keep The Beat!"& “Songs of Freedom.” Interactive storytelling with music from this

multiple Parent’s Choice winner. In assemblies or classroom workshops, she will combine music,

language, theater, and culture with a worldview to bring a sense of the world community to students.

Visit www.balidali.com for more info.

Fees: Classroom workshops: $275 (max. 30 children) Osebo’s Drum (1) $750, (2) $1000. Group

Performances (+ 3 musicians) $1,500, (2) $2,100

Victor Y. See Yuen (Heritage O.P.) Music

Grades K-8

Traditional African drumming with explanation of African music and instruments. Student

participation. Learn more at www.heritageop.com.

Fees: $1,000/1 perf; $1,200 2 perf.; $1,500 3 performers

ASIAN CULTURES

Esther Tollen (Tollen Enterprises, Inc.) Artistry on Silk- Banners, Pins, and Matted Artwork

Grades K-12

Students are taught by professional textile designer in a creative hands-on workshop in color theory and

textile design. The Chinese secret of the silkworm and the cultivation/production of silk fabric will be

discussed. School wide banners, individual pins and matted art works are available. Visit

http://www.esthertollen.com for more information.

Fees: $400/day plus materials

AUSTRALIAN (ABORIGINAL) CULTURE

Christopher Pitkin Visual Arts, Music, Storytelling

Grades K-12

"A Taste of Australia"-Journey into the fascinating world of the Australian Aborigines, learn about their

unique relationship with the land, see and listen to the Didgeridoo, and try your hand at Aboriginal dot

painting.

Fees: Full Day $400. Price covers all materials

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BRAZILIAN CULTURE

Afro Brazil Arts/ African Brazilian Carnival Music and Dance

Grades K-12

An exciting program of Brazilian and African dances, music, and song, featuring capoeira. Incorporates

the speed and agility of martial arts dancing and acrobatics while teaching a philosophy of resolving

conflict without the use of force. Assembly programs only. Learn more at www.artshorizons.org.

Fees: 4 performers- $1,620; two performances back-to-back $1,825. 3 performers- $1,170; two back-to-back

$1,450

Brooklyn Fife Revival (Liz Hanson)

Music

Grades K-12

Dynamic show of rhythmic, high energy grooves from Brazil and the fife and drum blues traditions of

American Mississippi. Student participation. American and Latin American culture and history in a way

that makes students move to the beat!

Fees: $1500 for a seven piece band

Lucienne Perieira Visual Arts

Grades 5-12

In the tradition of socially active muralists from Brazil and South America, Ms. Perieira brings a multi-

day workshop to schools with goal of creating a community mural. Students will have opportunity to

give input to content & design of mural and will be instructed on method of creating mural in large

group setting.

Fees: Schools will decide placement and size of mural and how many students will participate in

workshop program. Fees and time estimates will be based on those parameters. $1,800 - $3,750 *All

MATERIALS will be estimated separately.

Nego Gato Afro-Brazillian Music and Dance Music and Dance

Grades: 2-12 "Living History of African Culture in Brazil"-Performance of Folkloric Music and Dance. Includes live

percussion, the Dances of Nature, the martial dances of Maculele and Capoeira, Samba, and the

instruments of the escola de Samba. Narration throughout the program. Workshops in Dance, Percussion

and Capoeira. Visit www.negogato.org for more information.

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Fees: $1500 (4 Artist program), $2500 (6 Artist program), Workshops $250 per artist (two artists required)

CARIBBEAN CULTURE

Casplash Interactive Assembly for Steelpan Band Music performance and workshop

Grades k-12

Band director Rudyard Crichlow and the Casplash Steepan Band will lead students through the history

of this instrument of national pride for Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Students will see images of the

instruments start as a recycled waste to handcrafted instrument, participate in a musical number and

learn how to make melodies and why the Steelpan is not a percussion instrument.

Fees: $1,800 for a 4 person band. Please inquire for in classroom workshops.

Nassau Performing Arts,Inc (Revels-Bey Music)Music StoryTelling, Music, Dance, Hands-on workshop

Grades k-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

21st Century Learners Engaging Arts Integration. Award winning workshop/residency program using

Jazz, the American ingenious music and dance interwoven with historical and multicultural

relationships. All programs developed to allowing learners deeper understanding of the works of art that

includes their connections with other areas of knowledge, that maybe social, political, cultural

and economic in the evolution of the art disciplines, and supports the common core, and national, local

and State’s Dignity Act. See more at www.nassauperformingarts.org.

Program workshop/residency/performance range $500 -1800

David Gonzalez (Rain Arts Production) Bilingual Storytelling & Music

Grades K-12

"Animals, Animals, Animals" (K-3); "Witches, Trolls & Mischief-makers" (3-5); "Cuentos: Tales from the Latino

World" (K-6); "Totally Awesome!": International stories (K-6); "The Adventure of Ivan and The Frog Bride: a

Russian Tale" (5-12); "Jazz Orpheus: hip-hoppi."Interactive storytelling programs. Visit

www.davidgonzalez.com for more information.

Fees: $1,000 2 shows; $1,200 1 perf. & 3 workshops

Los Pleneros de la 21 Puerto Rican Music (Bomba & Plena)

Grades K-12

Performance (8 musicians & 3 dancers) of the bomba & plena traditional and contemporary musical

repertoire. Presentation of popular themes, rhythms, and dances of Puerto Rico. Interactive presentations

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and activities. Students engaged through call & response, rap/hip-hop singing, drumming and dancing.

Workshops/residencies also available. Visit www.losplenerosdela21.org.

Fees: Start at $1,200 1 performance

Taino (Encore Performing Arts Inc.)

Music Performance

Grades K-8

“Discovering Columbus” through story, song, theater, and audience participation, TAINO explores the

world that Columbus encountered, and the transformation of that world with the meeting of the Native

American, European, and African peoples. Visit www.encoreperforming.com for more information.

Fees: $950 single program, discounts on multiple shows

CHINA

Chen and Dancers (H.T.Dance Company) Dance, martial arts, immigration programs

Grades K-12

Traditional Arts Workshop (90 min.) Chinese calligraphy and traditional ribbon dance. Choreography

Workshop (60 min.) students create their own dances with company members. "Eight Strokes and the

Moving Word" presents works by H.T. Chen, video projections, and an interactive lecture/demonstration.

Visit this artist at www.chendancecenter.org.

Fees: Starting $1,300 1 perf. $500 more for each additional performance. Prices vary depending on the

program

Chinese Theatreworks (Kuang-Yu Fong) Theatre, Puppetry

Grades K-12

Classical Chinese opera music and dance; Chinese shadow puppetry. Chinese opera: "Monkey King Runs

Amok the Heaven," Chinese Shadow Puppet: "Tiger Tales Shadow Puppet Workshop" Chinese Glove Puppet

"Ti-Oh-Oh." See www.chinesetheatreworks.org for more information.

Fees: Available upon request

Dance China NY (The New York Chinese Cultural Center) Chinese Dance and Art Workshops

Grades K-12

"Lion Dance Plus" This 45-minute program, including a demonstration /interactive segment, introduces

beloved ancient Chinese folk arts pieces, including excerpts from Bejing Opera featuring the popular

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Monkey King character, as well as the Chinese ribbon dance. (NOTE: The Chinese Acrobat could be an

add-on to this program for an additional Fees.)

See video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ih7Wydmgyco&feature=youtu.be

“China Patterns” Performed in full, traditional Chinese costumes, China Patterns introduces students to

Chinese culture through language lessons, historical background, on-stage demonstrations, and audience

interaction. The diversity of dance selections, authentic costumes, music, props, and narration illustrate

and explain traits, customs, and patterns of Chinese life. (NOTE: The Lion Dance could be an add-on to

this program for an additional Fees.) China Patterns/Red Ribbon Dance:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84VC3tiacUI

“Chinese Acrobat” Our award winning acrobatic artist brings a wide range of acrobatic acts, including

plate spinning, trick cycling, foot juggling and Chinese water bowl manipulations to demonstrate the

physical skill on flexibility and coordination. Acrobatics is a form of art extracted from skills in daily life,

work and martial arts, and are known to have existed as early as the Qin dynasty (221-207BC).

“Chinese Culture Workshops” Learn Chinese culture first-hand through workshops in Chinese dance,

martial arts, calligraphy and ink brush painting, or paper cutting.

Assembly Performance Fees: Lion Dance Plus: 1-$900, 2 back-to-back-$1,100. China Patterns: 1-$1,200, 2

back-to-back-$1,500. Acrobatic Power Plus: 1-$1,500, 2 back-to-back-$2,000. Additional travel Fees apply.

Workshop Fees: $275/workshop. Art workshops: additional $25 materials Fees

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Co. Dance

Grades K-12

Performances: "A Dragons Tale;" "Chinese New Year Celebration;" and "The Art of Chinese Dance." Also

offers workshops. Single and multiple session dance classes focused on 10 Elements of Chinese Dance

and the Ribbon Dance. Visit www.nainichen.org.

Fees: Range between $1175-$2025 depending on location and number of performances

Patricia Shih (Shih Enterprises Inc.) Hands-on workshop

Grades K-8

"Let's Go To China," workshops- students will learn about China from many aspects-geography, history,

music, art, language, writing, inventions, customs, etc. See more at www.patriciashih.com.

Fees: $250 each for one-hour workshop; $125 for 1/2 hour workshop (K only); Two-hour and longer

workshops also offered

Sung-Sook Setton Chinese Calligraphy & Brush Painting

Grades 3-12

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Chinese calligraphy and brush painting workshops. Students work closely with this master brush

painter right in classroom or art studio. Artist engages students in discussion of properties of paper, ink,

water and simple philosophy of Chinese painting technique. Students as young as 3rd grade learn to

create in this great tradition and will bring home multiple artworks and understanding of the differences

between Asian art techniques and Western. Learn more about this artist at www.sungsooksetton.com.

Fees: $800 for a full day of workshops. Materials for small Fees

EUROPEAN CULTURES

Esther Tollen (Tollen Enterprises Inc.)

Dance

Grades K-12

Creative hands-on workshop in tile production, designing, and kiln firing. Students execute designs in

underglaze colors on bisque. All tiles are fired and the finished mural or character signs are suitable for

hanging on school walls. Professional mounting/framing included. Choice of artist designs or murals are

available on request. Visit www.esthertollen.com for more information.

Fees: $400/day plus materials

HAWAIIAN AND POLYNESIAN CULTURE

Aloah Hulu

Artistry on Ceramic Tile

Grades K-12 Students will see and learn the art of Hulu, what it is, how to do it, the music and motivation for dancers. Hulu is a

way of life for those who practice it and students will try it in this assembly style program with lots of information

about Hawaiian and Polynesian cultures.

Visit http://www.class-act.com/acts/alohahula for more information

Fees: $1,100/$2000 day depending on number of performances

HOLOCAUST STUDIES

Theatre Three

Theatre

Grades 7-12

“From the fires: voices of the holocaust” is a play based on extensive research on the

era 1937 to 1945 in Europe. Now in its 19th Anniversary production, THEATRE THREE presents its

acclaimed production, seen by over 100,000 people. It traces one individual girl’s life during this dark era

and focuses on her experiences. Themes of identity, segregation, persecution, depravation of human

rights are explored in dramatic setting through the main character Rachel Hannah Gold. The play is

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fiction- -but the times, the place, the experiences chronicled- -unfortunately- -are not. This is a powerful

performance best suited for middle and high schools – audience size can be up to 500 students

Fees: $1,200 for one performance, add $1,200 per for additional performances in same building.

INDIAN CULTURE

Puneeta Mittal Block Ink Printing; Pottery

Grades 3-12

Artist Puneeta Mittal painter and exhibiting ceramic artist will discuss the ancient art of Indian Block

Printing and current trends in modern fashion/textile design and how these trends relate back to patterns

Indian designer have been using for centuries. The hands on workshop will demonstrate simple solutions

to create your own stamp for block printing on fabric. The printing can be a simple single color stamping

or with use of multiple stamps with more complicated multicolor designs. The same technique can be

applied to other mediums such as, paper, clay, leather, metal,etc. Other workshops being offered are:

Bandhani - Tie Dye a scarf, Mehndi - Henna patterns on paper, Rangoli - Painted ceramic tiles, Worli

Paintings - Pencil/pastel linear drawings on brown paper, Madhubani - Color markers on white/beige

cardboard, Kalamkari Color ink drawing dye filled traditional patterns on paperVisit

www.puneetaart.com for more information.

Fees: $600 One day of four workshops, (includes presentation and full demo) OR, $150 per workshop

with minimum of 3 workshops per day (includes presentation and full demo). Materials Fees are extra

and are based on size of class.

Satya Pradeep (Nritya Saagaram Dance Academy) Dance

Grades 1-12

Classical Indian dance, using a universal language of gestures, story telling, mime and footwork.

Stressing the importance of dance as a form of artistic expression and educating children from grades 1-

12 about the similarities and differences between Indian and Western styles of dance. Students get

opportunities to exhibit what they have learned during the interactive session. The Indian dance form

(which is over 2,000 years old) teaches them the importance of discipline, focus, and devotion.

Visit http://satyapradeep.com for more information.

Fees: $1,250.00 per Workshop Includes a performance (5 performers) and a workshop total of 60-90

minutes. Can be customized for grade levels and additional workshops. Fees vary for

performance/assembly only.

Dr. Rohini B. Ramanathan (The India Heritage Institute) Music, History and Culture of India

Grades K-12

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All programs are customized for grade and occasion with optimum interactivity included. Subjects

include History, Music, Literature, Fashion, Cuisine and other aspects of Indian Culture. Media used:

Videos, audio, PowerPoint, exhibits, and demo.

Find out more at www.longislandtraditions.org/artistprofiles/ethnic/ramanathan.

Fees: $750/day or $200/hour. Note: Sensitive to budget of hosting institution.

Surapsari (Asian Dance & Theatre by Surapsari) Indian Storytelling Dance and Dance-drama

Grades K-12

“Dancing the Universe: Earth & Space Science through Indian Dance” - Explore the earth and space through

the 2000 year old Indian storytelling dance, executed with ever changing facial expressions, hand

gestures called mudra, stylized movements, and poses. The student audience will learn about the solar

system and four spheres of the earth, while being entertained by storytelling dance accompanied with

visually stunning costume and recorded Carnatic music from south India. There will be opportunities for

the audience members to participate in the dance-drama that explores earth and space science subjects,

as well as learning mudra, dance poses, and movements.

“Indus: Stories from Ancient India”- Surapsari presents the world of Hindu myths and Indus civilization

with her lively enactment of storytelling through 2000 year old Bharatanatyam Indian dance. The

students will have opportunities to participate in Indian dance-drama based on a Hindu myth, as well as

learning mudra, dance poses, and movements. This program promotes knowledge in Social studies,

Theatre, Music, Dance, and Visual arts.

“Stories from India” - This program introduces K-12 students to the arts and culture of India, through

classical Bharatanatyam Indian dance and drama. The students will learn about Indian history, cultural

values that are reflected in the art form, and Carnatic music from south India, while being entertained by

storytelling dance accompanied with costumes. There will be opportunities for the audience members to

take a role in Indian dance-drama, as well as learning mudra (symbolic hand gestures) and poses used in

Bharatanatyam. This program promotes knowledge in Social studies, Theater, Music, Dance, and Visual

arts.

All of Surapsari’s programs are accompanied with the Study Guide that contains lesson plans, pre/post

show activities, and resources. Surapsari also offers pre and post performance lessons that align with the

New York state Standards. Visit www.asiandanceandtheatre.com for more information.

Fees: $1,200 for one show (45 minutes), $300 for each additional show.

INDONESIAN CULTURE

Surapsari (Asian Dance & Theatre Purnama Sari Balinese Performing Arts Company)

Dance, Theatre, and Shadow Puppetry from Bali

Grades K-12

"Balinese Shadow Puppet Theatre" - Enjoy a beloved Indonesian folk tale (K-2) or Hindu epic, Ramayana

(3-5), presented with magical shadow figures & music. Students will learn about how improvisational

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sound, background music, props, and certain techniques of maneuvering puppets create dramatic effects.

During a shadow puppet workshop, students will make a shadow puppet with a movable part and try it

out with a screen and light. They will explore the science of light and shadow in a fun atmosphere. This

program promotes knowledge in Science, Mathematics (K-2), Theatre, Music, and Visual Arts.

“Mask Dance & Theatre from Bali (solo or duo performance)”- The students will meet a variety of

masked characters who dance in individually stylized manners with some improvisation. Surapsari will

reveal cultural values and beliefs of Balinese people that are expressed through the masks and storyline

of dance drama. The students will have opportunities to try dance masks and fans, practice unique eye

movement called seledet, and take a role in mask dance-drama. This program promotes knowledge in

Social studies, Theatre, Music, Dance, and Visual arts.

All of Surapsari’s programs are accompanied with the Study Guide that contains lesson plans, pre/post

show activities, and resources. Visit www.asiandanceandtheatre.com for more information.

Fees: Fees: Shadow puppet show - $1,200 for one show (45 minutes), $300 for each additional show.

$2,100 for one shadow puppet show + 3 puppet making workshops (60 minutes for one workshop). $850

for 3 shadow puppet workshops. Schools supply materials for shadow puppet making. A material list

will be available after a booking. Balinese mask dance show (SOLO) - $1,200 for one show (45 minutes),

$300 for each additional show. Balinese mask dance show (DUO) - $1,500 for one show (45 minutes), $400

for each additional show.

Tamara Fielding (Tamara and the Shadow Theater of Java) Puppet Theatre, Dance, and Music

Grades 1-12

“Shadow puppetry of Indonesia” - Wayang puppet master Tamara Fielding brings her shadow stage set-up

and several ancient and beloved tales to the shadow screen in assembly performances. Students will

learn this ancient technique of story telling, learn about Indonesian society and social norms. She will

also share her experiences as a child and how her interested in this art form turned into a career as a

touring Wayang puppet master. Workshops and hands-on experiences also available.

Visit www.indonesianshadowplay.com for more information.

Fees: $1,400 - $2,500 for assembly performance; $300 workshops; $4,000 Balinese dance with "Gamelan"

instruments and 6 musicians;

ITALIAN CULTURE

Coro D'Italia (Italy) Dance

Grades K-12

Interactive program includes traditional songs, folk instruments, dances, costumes, and cultural insight

from various regions. Workshops or assemblies. Visit www.ditaliaprograms.org for more information.

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Fees: Single session ranges from $300 to $2,000 depending on travel distance, equipment, and number of

artists.

JAPANESE CULTURE

Kuniko Yamamoto Storytelling with Origami

Grades K-12

“Japanese storytelling, origami, mime and music” Workshops: "Origami Cultural Connection to Visual Arts"

introduces Japan. "Math Lesson with Origami" (K-5) “Koto Green Tea Ceremony” and “Japanese Immersion

Day” also available. Visit http://www.siegelartist.com or www.kunikotheater.com for more info. Fees:

Fees ranges between $1,200-$1,800.

KOREAN CULTURE

Songhee Lee (Songhee Lee and Co.) Dance

Grades K-5 Performance of traditional Korean dance in authentic dress. Interactive and participatory for students.

See http://www.lotusmusicanddance.org for more information.

Fees: $900/performance.

LATIN AMERICAN and HISPANIC CULTURES

Sol y Sombra Spanish Dance Co. Dance, Workshops and Demonstrations

Grades K-12

"Danza Hispana"- Dances from Spain, Mexico and the Latin Caribbean.“Flamenco, Ole!” with live guitarist,

singer and dancers. “The Castanets Sing & the Feest Talk” a program specifically designed for grades K-

5.featuring Spanish folk, Flamenco, & dances from Latin America & the “Workshops” in Flamenco with

castanets, footwork and choreography or Latin ( Salsa, Cha-cha, Merengue) Dance Caribbean.

Fees: Fees: Assembly programs range from $750 -$1,200 with subsequent programs on the same day 1/2

price. Workshops: $175 initial workshop and $75 each additional on the same day.

David Gonzalez (Rain Arts Production) Bilingual Storytelling w/ music

Grades K-12

"Cuentos: Tales from the Latino World" (K-6); "Totally Awesome!: International stories" (K-6). Visit

www.davidgonzalez.com/workshops/education.html

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Fees: $1000 for two performances back-to-back. One performance and three workshops $1200.

Felix Pitre (Theatreworks USA) Storytelling and Music

Grades K-9

"Stories and Songs of Latin America" (Grades K-6 with modifications for older and language students, 7-9) ;

"Animal Tales" (Grades K-3); "Mexican Legends and Songs" (Grades K-6). Learn more at

www.theatreworksusa.org.

Fees: $1,000 for one performance; $1,200 for two performances in the same day; $950 full day of

workshops.

Guillermo Guerrero (Tahuantinsuyo)

Music (Andes Mountains)

Grades K-12 Music & Traditions of Andes. Begins w/slides, accompanied by different instruments (pan pipes, drums,

wood flutes, stringed instruments) Q & A, participatory. Also available: residencies making panpipes

and learning how to play them. Group performance available: Music & Dances of Inca Empire.

Visit http://tahuantinsuyo.org for more information and www.youtube.com/watch?v=H91QOB1cQ9Y

Fees: $750/full day of classroom workshops including a power point presentation on Andean life with

live accompaniment and student participation (4-6); Additional costs for workshops: Panpipe kits :

$12.50 e/o (includes: panpipe made with carrizo-a reed from Peru, instruction booklet, recorded CD with

panpipe music and manila envelope to keep set together)

Music Performance: $ 1200.00 music only/Dance: $ 300.00 one couple, additional couples $250.00.

Miguel A. Cossio (ATL NY) Visual Arts, Spanish Language, Festivals/Multicultural days (Mexico)

Grades K-12

Masks, mosaics, puppets, marionettes, shadow puppets, giant puppets, piñata, paper crafts, murals;

slides of Mexico.

Fees: $600 (1-5 school classes per day), $600 school festivals/multicultural days, residencies with two

visits or more: $500 per day

Pepe Santana (Inkhay: Music of the Andes)

Music & Workshops

Grades 5-12

Music and Cultures of the Andes Mountains. Lecture and live musical demonstration. A talk about the historical

background of Andean Culture.. Explains and plays a great variety of Andean musical instruments like

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panpipes, flutes, whistles, drums, etc. Participatory. Duration: 1 hour. $500, $400 for each additional.

Traveling expenses are extra.

Workshop on Andean Panpipe Making and Playing .

A. Only for teachers (music, social studies, science, arts and crafts). Pedagogical lecture about Andean

people and their music. Build/play the panpipes. Teachers, then, can teach their students at their own

pace. Artist could visit the school ($300 extra), make a presentation of Andean culture and perform with

students in an assembly format. B. For students, groups of 25 maximum (above 5th grade.) Andean

Culture presentation (visuals and live music). Built a panpipe and play simple melodies. Note: Requires

panpipe kit ($8 ea.) Duration: 2 hours. $500, $350 for each additional. Traveling expenses are extra.

Performances by the Andean music Group “INKHAY”. A Sextet ($3,000.) Quintet ($2,500), Quartet

($2,000), Trio ($1,500) or Duo ($1,000)

Performances of Traditional Andean Music. Traveling expenses are extra.

Taino (Encore Performing Arts Inc.) Music Performance

Grades K-8

“The Latin American Journey” - Taino’s journey through central and south America and the Caribbean is

traced with traditional and original songs, plus personal stories in this bilingual program full of

participation.

“Gracias a la vida; Thanksgiving around the World” Masks, dance, and audience participation combine with

songs, ethnic instruments, and stories to celebrate the harvest time in the British isles, Caribbean, Africa,

and Asia.

(Latin American and Hispanic cultures continued…)

“Caribbean Carnival Celebration - In an exuberant performance highlighting keyboard and congas TAINO

celebrates the Latin American Caribbean music of Guajira, Mambo, and Salsa with Reggae thrown in.

The emphasis here is participation!

“Caribbean Holiday” - Visit Puerto Rico, Venezuela,Trinidad, Guadalupe and Jamaica, as they celebrate the

winter holiday season through the festive nature of their music, customs, history, and food.

“Calypso Jjam-o-Rama” - The sparkle of the steel drum adds to TAINO’S diverse ensemble of instruments.

In a highly participatory performance, Sana & Papo explore Mento, Calypso, and Reggae rooted in the

Afro-Latin culture of the islands.

“The Rain Forest” - Music inspired by the sounds and flavors of the major rain forests take us to the

endangered forest regions from the South American Amazon, Central Africa, Indonesia, to our own

North American continent. Visit: www.encoreperforming.com

Fees: $950 single program, discounts on multiple shows.

Yarina: Remembrances of Ecuador (Theatreworks USA) Music, Dance (Ecuador)

Grades K-12

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Dressed in native costume, Yarina sings in Spanish, English and their native Kichwa. They play over

twenty different indigenous instruments. Combines music, stories, and dance to transport audiences to

the Andes. Visit

www.theatreworks.org for more information.

Fees: $2,100 for one performance; $2600 for two performances on the same day.

MIDDLE EASTERN CULTURES

Haifa Bint-Kadi Mosaic; Mural, Islamic Art

Grades K-12

Uses mosaic as the media and materials to create projects of cultural understanding. Students will create

their own piece in workshop/classroom setting.

Fees: $75 an hour (does not include transportation costs). Materials Fees (exra) are based on student

count.

Reem Hussein Islamic Visual Art

Grades K-12

Egyptian born visual artist combines modern media and materials with traditional art of Arabic

calligraphy and Islamic geometric patterns. Students will explore a writing system based upon the Arabic

language and alphabet in the lands sharing a common Islamic cultural heritage. This workshop can be

done in classroom or art classroom.

Fees: $400 per presentation, $175 for additional. $800 per day.

Grades K-12

DrumFest with Daveed Korup Music workshops, residencies and performance

Grades K -12

A hands-on, multi-cultural drumming experience for students K through 12. Percussionist & teaching

artist Daveed Korup sparks the imagination with his synthesis of North African and Turko-Persian

traditions interwoven with Western percussion styles. Visit:www.daveedkorup.com Fees: $1,000-

$1,800 per day.

MULTICULTURAL ARTS PROGRAMS

Dance Around the World/ Ramzi Edlibi (Arts Horizons) Dance Grades K-12

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Middle Eastern, Indian, Caribbean. Dances and dance-stories from India, the Middle East, Africa, the

Caribbean, China, Italy, Russia, Poland and North America are woven into a display of movements,

rhythms and colorful costumes. Assembly programs only. See www.artshorizons.org for more

information.

Fees: $650, 2 back-to-back $980

Gerald Fierst (Encore Performing Arts, Inc.) Storytelling

Grades K-8

"Stories from Around the World." Wondrous tales from many cultures,selected for the age of the

audience. Special cultures emphasized upon request.“Winter Holiday Tales” Multicultural holiday stories

from Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanza, and Winter Solstice. More information about this artist can be

found at www.encoreperforming.com

Fees: $550 single program, discounts for multiple programs

Heather Forest (Story Arts Inc.) Storytelling Concerts and Workshops

Grades K-12

Multicultural folktales with storytelling, music, guitar, and the sung and spoken word. Interactive

assembly programs offer ancient tales of wisdom selected from the folklore of Europe, Africa, India, Asia,

the Americas, and Middle East. Presented with historical background and cultural context, multicultural

folktales reveal both the diversity and commonality of the human experience. Visit

www.HeatherForest.com for more information.

Fees: One performance $750, Two performances $950, Concert/ Workshop Residency (5 services per day)

$1350

Music of the Earth (Arts Horizons)

Music, Storytelling

Grades K-12

Indian, Middle Eastern, Australian. Exciting, mysterious, and information-packed journey of exotic

music, stories, and instruments from around the world, such as the Indian snake charmer, deer-hoof

rattles, Persian and Australian didgeridoo! Assembly programs only. More information at

www.artshorizons.org.

Fees: $1085, 2 back-to-back $1,310

Day in Clay with Cliff Mendelson Visual Arts demonstration and workshops

Grades K -12

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“Multicultural Potter’s Wheel” Take a trip around the work on the potter’s wheel with Cliff Mendelson.

Explore multiple cultures and their interconnectedness through patterns, symbols and imagery through

the forms that they create in clay. It’s like magic to see Cliff recreate 5000 year old large pots right in front

of the audience in this travelling studio. Students see a large display of ceramic exapmples from around

the world during the demonstration, engage in discussions about cultures and join in the making of the

wheel piece created.

“Multicultural mask making program” Ceramic workshop using many ceramic techniques, we will create a

range of faces/expressions that will relate to some aspect of the student reality today or use the past to say

something about an aspect of student’s personal life. Primitive tribes wore mask as part of their ritual,

festival, ceremonies and dances. We will explore the cultural role of the mask. Students will create masks

to express a range of emotions as well as creating their own myth and story behind the mask using clay.

After the firing they can add color/decorations.

Visit http://www.day-in-clay.com for more information.

Fees: $1350 to $1800 for ½ day and full day programs. Subject to number of classes and added

workshops. Materials included in Fees

Multi-cultural Dance Programs Lotus Music & Dance

Grades 3-12

Each program presents the dance/music of the culture chosen (India, Burma, Japan, China, Korea,

Filipines, Africa, Spain, Native America, Middle East) with narration, interactive activities and

performance. Workshops include technique, costuming and choreography. Visit

www.lotusmusicanddance.org.

Fees: Assembly programs: two 45 minute performances back to back- $1,500. Single performance $900.

Workshops per day Fees for one artist: $350 (for two 45 minute classes taught back-to-back.)

Dr. Rohini B. Ramanathan (The India Heritage Institute) Music

Grades K-12

Music, History and Culture of India and Western classical music fusion. Featuring music of India,

Western classical, Indian Raga fused pieces, Yiddish lullabies, Improv, Solfege-based songs, 3000-year-old

Sandskrit chants and Bollywood oldies and discussion. Visit: www.longislandtraditions.org

Fees: $750/day or $200/hour. Note: Sensitive to budget of hosting institution

Patricia Shih (Shih Enterprises Inc.) Hands-on workshop

Grades K-8

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Performances: "Big Ideas about MULTICULTURALISM and DIFFERENCES!" A smorgasbord of

languages, cultures, and delightful differences are served. "Big

Ideas for THE HOLIDAYS!" Seasoned perfectly for the winter year-end celebration of Christmas,

Chanukah and Kwanzaa, this popular show sells out every available day in December. Visit

http://www.patriciashih.com for more information.

Fees: Fees vary according to group size and grade level

Richard Stillman (Encore Performing Arts, Inc.) Music, Dance

Grades K-8

“World Mosaic of Music and Dance” Performances from Africa, Spain, Russia, Greece, Italy,

Japan, Ireland, with a large selection of native instruments, plus jigs, tarantella, Chinese ribbon,

and flamenco dances. “The Irish Balladeer” Take a musical trip to the Emerald Isle with stories,

bagpipes, jigs and reels. Visit www.encoreperforming.com for more information.

Fees: $550 for single program, discounts for multiple programs

Esther Tollen (Tollen Enterprises, Inc.)

Visual Arts Workshops Grades K-12

Artistry of Mosaic Murals, Signs and Stepping Stones - A history of mosaics presented using visuals of

contemporary works and photos of ancient mosaics taken by Mrs. Tollen during her trips to Europe and

Asia. Workshops for students to create murals, signs or stepping stones for the school. Materials include

porcelain tile, ceramic findings, glass and stones and weather

resistant materials also used. Please visit http://www.esthertollen.com/ for additional information.

Fees: $400 per day plus materials

We Are All Americans (Arts Horizons) Music, Theater

Grades K-12

Introduce your students to America's diverse immigrant communities with songs, dances, musical tales

and a multitude of instruments. Celebrate the folk traditions of the many nationalities that make us all

Americans. Assembly programs only. Visit www.artshorizons.org for more information.

Fees: Single performance $695, two back-to-back $890

NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE

Tiokasin Ghosthorse Lecture, Music

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Grades 5-12

Lectures focus on American Indian (Lakota) values & belief systems, cultural practices, social structures,

education, and other issues. Presentations for younger children involve participatory and interactive

traditional Lakota music, dancing, and storytelling.

Fees: Ranges from $1,500-$2,400

Colette Lemmon Lecture, Storytelling, Artifacts

Grades K-12

Iroquois Arts Immersion (2-2); Discover the Iroquois (K-6); Ancient Traditions (5-9). Stories and Songs

from the Eastern Woodlands (K-12).

Fees: $200/1 workshop; $700/full day of programs. Musician is $400/day

Dennis Yerry (Hawkproject) Traditional music, storytelling and crafts

Grades K-7

Storytelling with drums, flute, singing and dancing. The whole class participates in each activity.

Explains the tribal differences throughout USA. See more at

www.hawkproject.com.

Fees: $500/day of workshops (includes 3 workshops)

Journeys into American Indian Territory (Robert Vetter)

History, Museum Program, Discussion, Storytelling, Workshops

Grades K-7

"Plains Indian Tipi Experience;" and "Eastern Woodlands: Native Peoples of Our Region." One day specific

residencies for K through 7th grades.

Assembly presentations also offered on the Plains (includes setup of full size tipi) and Eastern Woodland

(includes setup of small longhouse that students walk through) cultures. Programs include full museum

and two presenters, one of whom is Native American. Designed by anthropologist Robert Vetter. See

www.indianjourneys.com for more info.

Fees: $1375 per day

Native American Storytellers/Joe Cross (Arts Horizons) Storytelling, music, dance

Grades K-12

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Wearing traditional regalia, tribally enrolled members of the Caddo/Potawatomi and Sac and Fox nations

share Native American songs, stories, dances and teachings. Assembly programs only. More information

at www.artshorizons.org.

Fees: $995, 2 back-to-back $1,250

Day in Clay with Cliff Mendelson Visual Arts demonstration and workshops

Grades K -12

“Native American Hand Building Program” Students construct a vase that will be decorated with Native

American designs and patterns. As with many cultures, coil containers were used as storyboards to

record history. They were written on with artwork, very old alphabets, and designs that have revealed a

great deal about human history. Visit http://www.day-in-clay.com.

Fees: $1350 to $1800 for ½ day and full day programs. Subject to number of classes and added

workshops. Materials included in Fees

Thunderbird American Indian Dancers

Traditional dances, songs and storytelling

Grades K-12

The Thunderbirds demonstrate dances of various Native American nations by dancers in authentic dress.

Accompanied by song, drums and narration to explain origins of dance and details of various cultures.

Students will be introduced to the dancers and their nations and discuss what part of North American

the various nations reside. In this interactive assembly program, students join the dancers onstage for

the Feather Dance.

Fees: $ 950 for two performances; $ 1,400 for three back to back; plus travel expenses

Tonito Valderrama (ValderramArt)

Ceramics, sculpture

Grades K-12

"The Science of Native American Ceramics"- This program involves the exploration of Native American

pottery and instrument-making while incorporating music, science, and history. Hands-on, interactive

presentation.

“The Talking Stick Workshop” - Exploration on how various Native American cultures used the Talking

Stick as a tool for social order, promoting political fairness, human dignity and basic good manners.

Great for young students and character education units and can be modified for Middle School students.

Fees: Fees vary according to size and grade level of group an amount of materials needed.

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PUERTO RICAN CULTURE

Carambu/Louis Bauzo (Arts Horizons) Music, Dance

Grades K-12

A dynamic group of musicians and dancers create a festive atmosphere that conveys the joy and vibrancy

of the music of Puerto Rico. See more at www.artshorizons.org.

Fees: Single performance $1,060; two back-to-back $1,570

RUSSIAN CULTURE

Barynya Music, Dance

Grades K-12

These classically trained musicians and vibrant dancers bring the rich traditions and culture of Russia

alive with music, dance and lots of uplifting, toe-tapping music, comedy and interaction. Learn about

many of the ancient and modern traditions including the traditional Russian wedding, much different

that what you are used to. There are no rehearsals, bridesmaids, etc. The wedding celebration usually

lasts for two days.

See more at http://www.class-act.com/acts/Barynya

Fees: Single performance $1,060; two back-to-back $1,570

SPANISH CULTURE

Sol y Sombra Spanish Dance Co. Dance, Workshops and Demonstrations

Grades K-12

"Danza Hispana"- Dances from Spain, Mexico and the Latin Caribbean.“Flamenco, Ole!” with live

guitarist, singer and dancers. “The Castanets Sing & the Feest Talk” a program specifically designed for

grades K-5.featuring Spanish folk, Flamenco, & dances from Latin America & the “Workshops” in

Flamenco with castanets, footwork and choreography or Latin ( Salsa, Cha-cha, Merengue) Dance

Caribbean. For more information visit: www.solysombra.org Fees: Assembly programs range from $750

-$1,200 with subsequent programs on the same day 1/2 price.

Workshops: $175 initial workshop and $75 each additional on the same day.

Visit us at www.huntingtonarts.org

JOURNEY is an Arts in Education program administered by the

Huntington Arts Council Inc. and it’s partner schools:

Cold Spring Harbor CSD

Commack UFSD

Harborfields CSD

Huntington UFSD

Northport/East Northport UFSD

Plainview/Old Bethpage CSD

South Huntington UFSD

Contact the Huntington Arts Council Arts in Education coordinator for booking these artists

through the Journey program. All Journey artists/programs must have booking contracts

completed with the Huntington Arts Council to be funded.

We do not pay out to PTA, Schools or BOCES – HAC only pays funds to visiting artists

directly. We will pay all or part of an artist’s fees – please call us to coordinate different

payments.

* Please note that NOT all visiting Artists are B.O.C.E.S. affiliated.

Please inquire with your local B.O.C.E.S. agency.

* Please call the Arts in Education coordinator 631-271-8423 X14