NYCATA Resources
NYCATA/UFT recommends the following arts organizations and resources for UFT members.
Arts Connection
info [at] artsconnection [dot] org (info[at]artsconnection[dot]org)
For nearly 45 years, ArtsConnection has provided innovative arts programming to millions of students in the New York City public school system, enhancing children’s intellectual, personal and social growth, while developing award-winning educational models. ArtsConnection’s programming for students, professional development, and research all contribute to a comprehensive approach, nationally recognized for its quality, design and impact across diverse learning communities.
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MFA: Materials for the Arts
Materials for the Arts is New York City’s creative reuse center supporting the arts. A program of the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs with support from the Department of Education and Friends of Materials for the Arts, our warehouse connects and inspires local students, teachers, artists, and nonprofits to imagine a more creative and sustainable future.
MoMA: Museum of Modern Art
Make MoMA artworks and teaching methods part of your classroom and curriculum. MoMA offers professional development workshops and online resources that will give you tools and tips to guide your students to look closely, discuss art, and think critically.
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Art 21
The Mission of Art21 is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films, resources, and public programs.
The Art of Education
We grow amazing teachers by providing rigorous, relevant, and engaging learning at every stage of their career.
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Blick lesson plans
At Blick, we love those "light bulb" moments when an idea inspires and the creative juices start to flow. Geared for a wide variety of age and skill levels, we offer hundreds of Lesson Plans designed to meet the National Standards for Visual Art Education and bring the value of creativity to any teaching experience. All original. All free. Help yourself!
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NAEA: National Art Education Association
The National Art Education Association (NAEA) champions creative growth and innovation by equitably advancing the tools and resources for a high-quality visual arts, design, and media arts education throughout diverse populations and communities of practice. Our core values are creativity, interconnectivity, inclusivity, ingenuity, and responsibility—discover how these values are manifest in our work.
New York Cares
When you get involved with New York Cares, you’re not just "helping out." You’re making your city more resilient by giving New Yorkers more options for how they work, live, and thrive.
NYSATA: New York State Art Teachers Association
The New York State Art Teachers Association (NYSATA) is a non-profit professional organization founded in 1948 for the purpose of advancing the cause of art education.