Community Partnerships
Overview
The Kennedy Center is committed to supporting Pre-K to grade 12 students learning in, through, and about the arts through partnerships with District of Columbia public schools and community groups, and by providing opportunities to individual students.
Description
Community Partnerships was established in 1992 to provide underserved Pre-K to grade 12 students in the Washington, DC metropolitan area with quality arts education opportunities. The DC Partnership Schools Initiative provides Kennedy Center resources that align with individual school arts education plans. Principals and their faculty select various program components that support their vision and goals including artists in schools, performance opportunities, and professional development for teachers and administrators. There are currently seventeen District of Columbia public and charter schools working in partnership with the Kennedy Center. Principals and teachers provide on-going feedback through written evaluations and meetings.
The Kennedy Center is committed to providing high quality instruction in the arts for students interested in developing their own knowledge and skills in an art form. The Dance Theatre of Harlem Residency provides an opportunity for students to receive in-depth training in ballet in a multi-session format from professional artists.
Programs
- DC Partnership Schools Initiative
- Duke Ellington School Partnership
- America's Promise
- Community Outreach
- Dance Theatre of Harlem Residency
Mission
The mission of the Community Partnerships program is to support student learning in, through and about the arts as an integral component of a comprehensive Pre-K to grade 12 education, with an emphasis on District of Columbia public and charter schools.
Goals and Objectives
The goals and objectives of the Community Partnerships program are to:
- Assist District of Columbia public and charter schools in establishing and meeting arts education goals by developing partnerships and providing Kennedy Center resources.
- Provide opportunities for students to learn through the arts by providing in-depth, classroom residencies with high quality artists.
- Develop and maintain quality residency programs by providing professional development for teaching artists.
- Encourage and support teachers to increase their understanding and use of the arts by providing Kennedy Center professional development events and resources.
- Provide underserved communities access to Kennedy Center performances by offering free or discounted admission and transportation.
- Provide artistic development opportunities for students through training programs with national performing artists.
Funders
Funding for Community Partnerships is provided by:
- USDOE
- Dr. Joseph Applegate
- The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
- The William Randolph Hearst Foundation
- DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities
- Mr. James V. Kimsey
- The Dana Foundation
- Citi Foundation
- Washington Gas
- Deborah Rose Foundation
- Clark Winchcole Foundation
- Newman's Own Foundation
- Potbelly Sandwich Works
- Carter and Melissa Cafritz Charitable Trust
- Harris Family Foundation
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For further information about Community Partnerships programs, please contact us.
