In March, KickstART Farmington launched a new program at the KickstART Gallery & Shop exhibiting the work of students from the Farmington/Hills community. This initiative is coordinated by Katy Baracco in collaboration with the art teachers in our schools. The first two months have been focused on showcasing the artwork of students from Visions Unlimited … Continue reading Student Art at KickstART Gallery Features Artwork by Students from Visions Unlimited
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10 Good Reasons to See CRESCENDO! The Power of Music at the 2015 Greater Farmington Film Festival
Yes, you’ll want to see ALL the films at the 2015 Greater Farmington Film Festival but here are 10 good reasons to see Crescendo! The Power of Music, March 6th, at 7:00 pm at the Farmington Civic Theater. 1. Learn about El Sistema, Venezuela’s youth orchestra program, which has inspired training programs around the globe. 2. Meet … Continue reading 10 Good Reasons to See CRESCENDO! The Power of Music at the 2015 Greater Farmington Film Festival
“The Arts Make Science and Invention Possible”: 5 Reasons Farmington Public Schools Should Not Cut Arts Education
The Farmington Public Schools are considering a budget that would reduce elective time in music and art for elementary students. We believe this would be a mistake and urge the Board of Education to consider the 5 reasons below to reject these cuts when finalizing the budget. 1. Music and the arts play a significant … Continue reading “The Arts Make Science and Invention Possible”: 5 Reasons Farmington Public Schools Should Not Cut Arts Education