CM Dinowitz, Kids, Teachers & Advocates Rally for Arts Education

City Council launches fourth year of the Support for Arts Instruction Initiative program to provide every public school student with arts education

BROOKLYN, NY (03/27/2026) (readMedia)-- On Monday, the NYC Arts in Education Roundtable will join with Education Chair Council Member Dinowitz, students, advocates, and educators to celebrate the success of the Support for Arts Instruction citywide initiative: a $4.05 million dollar investment to provide every public school student with a rich, diverse arts education throughout New York City.

This school-based initiative supports New York State standard arts instruction programs with a focus on increasing access to the arts and supporting pathways for sequential arts learning. 210 schools were each awarded $18,809. P.S. 016 Wakefield receives funding through the initiative for arts programming with Bronx Arts Ensemble. Dancing Classrooms, another nonprofit that does arts programming in the Bronx, will speak as well. Kids will be performing drums and showcasing their art work.

WHO:

Kim Olsen, Executive Director of NYC Arts in Education Roundtable

Councilman Eric Dinowitz, Education Chair

Pre-K through 1st grade students

Judith Insell, Executive Director of Bronx Arts Ensemble

Eve Wolff, Executive Director of Dancing Classrooms

Paul Thompson, Executive Director of NYC Public Schools Arts Office

Principal Latanya Gay

LIST IN FORMATION
WHAT:

 Rally with young kids to celebrate the power of arts education.
WHEN: Monday March 30, 2026 at 10:30AM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: PS 16 Wakefield
4550 Carpenter Ave
Bronx, New York
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