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Dylan Tighe Performs at Regent Theater in Arlington
Dylan Tighe, actor, writer, and theatre producer from Ireland, also wrote and recorded a series of heartfelt and tumultuous songs over a period of four years as a personal account of his experiences with mental health issues. He performs at…
Assistive Technology Clothing Design at Boston Museum of Science
Join Boston Museum of Science for a sneak peek at prototype designs for assistive clothing. Celebrate the collaborative work between engineers, occupational therapists, and designers who participated in an innovative summer program at MIT called . After ten weeks of…
Autism-Friendly performance of The Lion King
has partnered with Broadway In Boston and Disney Theatrical Productions to provide a unique theatre experience for individuals and families impacted by autism. This autism-friendly performance of Disney’s The Lion King will happen in a supportive, judgment-free environment and will…
Arts in Special Education Consortium Launches Resources Section
The Arts in Special Education Consortium recently announced their launch of a . Browse through seven different categories, ranging from Specific Disabilities, to a Partial Glossary of Important Terms, to Classroom Resources and, of course, Art & Art-Specific Resources. You’ll…
Mad in America’s International Film Festival
Cambridge-based organization will be hosting an International Film Festival from October 9-12, 2014 at the Regent Theatre in Arlington, MA with the mission of rethinking psychiatry and the mental health system. The of films, speakers, panels, live performances, visual art,…
Meet the Intern: Hannah Hanssens-Reed
I am from Philadelphia and I’m working on my Ed.M. in Arts in Education (at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education). What are your favorite pastimes? “I love to draw, paint, read, and experiment in the kitchen. I…
Me2/Orchestra Launches New Ensemble in Boston
Me2/Orchestra is the world’s only classical music ensemble created for individuals with mental illnesses and people who support them. The orchestra was launched in Burlington, Vermont in 2011 and now, in its fourth season, the organization has expanded its reach…
Read All About it! COOL Schools Report 13/14 Now Available!
COOL highlights from last year: – COOL grew from 2,023 to 2,445 students, 12 to 17 schools and 106 to 170 teachers. – We started Embodying Literacy, our first yearlong professional learning community with 12 BPS arts teachers…
Meet the Intern: Aysha Upchurch
I was born and raised in St. Louis, MO and spent the past 17 years in the Washington, DC area (the DMV). I’m in the Arts in Education cohort at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education for the Ed.M. 2015 class.…
Park(ing) Day 2014
Join VSA MA Parkolation student designers from Boston Green Academy in re-envisioning how we use our street space. Come visit our Park(ing) Day parklet, hang out and learn more! WHERE? In front of VSA Massachusetts – The Non Profit Center…
Embodying Literacy: Professional Learning Community
A professional learning community tailored to your needs as an arts educator . . . – Learn effective inclusive strategies using the arts. – Collaborate with peer arts educators. – Examine literacy through drama and dance. EMBODYING LITERACY PROFESSIONAL LEARNING…
2014 Boston Theatre Expo – Accessible, ASL-Interpretors Available
Greater Boston theatre companies of all styles and sizes will unite on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 in the Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts () for the second annual Greater Boston Theatre Expo. The public is invited to…