Arts Advocates and Lawmakers To Host Policy Forum on Arts, Education and Culture in NYC

NEW YORK, NY (05/18/2026) (readMedia)-- On Wednesday, May 20th, the NYC Arts in Education Roundtable, New 42, and the Arts Education Advisory Committee will host a policy forum that explores how the arts enhance the culture of learning and partnership. Featuring student, artist, educator, philanthropic, and legislative speakers, this event provides a unique opportunity to hear about cross-sector discussion on strengthening the arts ecosystem and its impact on New York City schools.

Plus, the Student Honors Choir from C.S.154 The Harriet Tubman Learning Center will perform as well as NYC student Elienai L., the "It Starts with the Arts" Student Poet.

Press should RSVP to becky@pythiapublic.com.

WHO:

Courtney J. Boddie, Vice President of Education & School Engagement, New 42

Council Member Eric Dinowitz, Chair, Committee on Education

Diya Vij, Commissioner of the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA)

Russell Granet, President & CEO, New 42

Henry Tisch, Chairman of the Board of Directors, New 42

Deputy Speaker Dr. Nantasha Williams, Chair, Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries, International Intergroup Relations

Kimberly Olsen, Executive Director, NYC Arts in Education Roundtable

Union Representative, United Federation of Teachers

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WHAT:

Policy forum with students, artists, educators, and lawmakers that explores how the arts enhance the culture of learning and partnership in NYC.
WHEN: Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 08:00AM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: The New Victory Theater
209 W 42nd St
New York, New York 10036
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