Community-Word Project Virtual Series
A virtual celebration of the arts
About the Series
Community-Word Project has successfully pivoted to a digital distance learning environment to continue to serve NYC public school students in under-resourced communities.
We are hosting a Virtual Benefit Series in honor of our students and Teaching Artists.
Celebrate with us and help amplify our students voices and support arts-integrated education.
Reimagining Community
When: Thursday, October 29, 2020; 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join CWP to celebrate the launch of CWP 2.0’s interactive art project! A college and career exposure program, CWP 2.0 broadens students’ horizons through digital art making, networking, and public speaking opportunities. The students’ culminating website integrates literary, visual, and digital arts to powerfully explore their vision of community, and illuminates the talent, creativity, and collaborative power of these young people. Hear from students, teaching artists and our partners in education, NYU, as they take you through the vibrant world of CWP 2.0.
*Registration Required to Attend
Episode 1: Pivoting the Project
Thursday, June 4, 2020; 6:00pm - 6:30pm
An intimate look inside the virtual classroom. A teacher and a CWP teaching artist share their challenges and triumphs as they adjust to digital distance learning.
*Registration Required to Attend
Featuring:
Katie Rainey, Community-Word Project Teaching Artist, Teaching Artist Project Director
Dorothy Jones, English Teacher, The Young Women’s Leadership School (TYWLS), Jamaica, Queens
Special tribute to Ms. Vizcaino.
Episode 2: Wordplay
Thursday, June 11, 2020; 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Students, teaching artists, board members and CWP supporters bring their words to life in a virtual poetry slam.
*Registration Required to Attend
Featuring:
Bakary, 10th Grade, Bronx High School of Writing and Communication
Naysa, 11th Grade, The Young Women's Leadership School (TYWLS), Jamaica, Queens
Topaz Rodriguez, Teaching Artist Trainee, Community-Word Project
Jay Howard, Teaching Artist, Community-Word Project
Meher Manda, Teaching Artist, Community-Word Project
Special guest to be announced!
Episode 3: Community Voices
Thursday, June 18, 2020; 6:00pm - 6:30pm
A celebration in song! Students and teaching artists showcase their artistic skills alongside CWP board members and supporters in a virtual variety show.
*Registration Required to Attend
Featuring:
Kayla, 11th Grade, The Young Women's Leadership School (TYWLS), Jamaica, Queens
Mehak, 9th Grade, The Young Women's Leadership School (TYWLS), Jamaica, Queens
Brenda Echeverry, Teaching Artist Trainee, Community-Word Project
Dale Novella Anderson, Teaching Artist, Community-Word Project
Special appearance by Ada Limón.
Closing out dance party with DJ Top Choice!
About Community-Word Project
Community-Word Project is a New York City based 501(c)(3) arts-in-education organization that inspires children in underserved communities to read, interpret and respond to their world and to become active citizens through collaborative arts residencies and teacher training programs.