Our Projects

Project Leaders - Liza Politi & Zahaira Curiel

At Statement Arts, we believe that the arts are a road to empowerment. Sadly, many public school students in New York Cities' under-served communities have little to no access to the Arts. There is a real need to empower under-served, minority and low-income youth through arts education that goes beyond the classroom. Statement Arts is equipped to help fill this gap by providing qualified teaching artists and mentors to young kids, introducing them to music and theater. For two weeks in July and August, in partnership with The United Palace of Cultural Arts, Statement Arts will be running two free* summer art programs. Our first program will provide children in grades 3-6 and 7-10 introductory classes in acting, singing and dance. In our second program, The College Prep Intensive, three teaching artists will lead rigorous classes in auditioning and performance techniques. These students will take part in master classes, private voice lessons, and interpretive coaching, culminating in a showcase performance. There will also be an essay-writing workshop that will focus on their college essays and applications. Both programs are community based and are free* of charge to the children.

Download Application Forms

Application Form - Youth Program
Application Form - College Prep Intensive
Recommendation Form
Summer Program Brochure

* There is a $50 registration fee for all programs; however, there are also many scholarships available. Please inquire.

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Project Leaders - Lena Kaminsky, Marissa Bellino The Think Theater Project develops plays with a focus on relevant social issues for young audiences. We offer two original productions: SuperBen!, a play about bullying, and Leslie and Ben Save the World!, a play about protecting our environment. Theater offers a unique opportunity where participants can learn about actions and consequences, about others, and about themselves. The Think Theater Project strives to create a safe environment where children and adults can explore and discuss issues that spark critical thinking and dialogue. Read more...

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Click here to donate to Think Theater and be part of this groundbreaking project.

Project Leaders - Nicola Kinsella, Liza Politi

A Single Drop of Water is an arts based environmental awareness and education program that uses photography to document the journey of water. Our goal is to raise awareness about the importance of this precious resource and its scarcity in many communities.

The project provides photographers with a platform for sharing their images and stories. A Single Drop of Water also provides inspiration to photographers with access to particularly underprivileged areas, where clean water is scarce. Winning entries will be exhibited in New York City, and will be used in future Statement Arts education materials to teach our students about water and inspire them produce their own artistic work to further environmental awareness.

Winners for the first part of this project have been announced, please click here to view the winners.

Project Leaders - Liza Politi

Statement Arts and THE CULTURE PROJECT worked with a dedicated and knowledgeable alliance of arts organizations to create IMPACT on the Gulf.

IMPACT was an a human rights festival organized by the Culture Project, and hosted on 42nd Street by chashama, from September 28th through October 7th, 2006.

IMPACT on the Gulf showcased dynamic artistic endeavors that testified to the despair and hope that coexisted in the region affected by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Exhibits included theatrical performances, panel discussions, film screenings, jazz nights, readings and fundraisers.

Project Leaders - Liza Politi, Sarah Hamilton

As a continuation of our World Art Project, a response to the devastation left in the Gulf Coast by hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Statement Arts organized the Disaster Registry to aid some of the families in need.

The Disaster Registry was an online registry, where families could list their needs and where other concerned citizens from around the globe could purchase them. Read more...

Project Leaders - Liza Politi, Sarah Hamilton

In December 2005, Statement Arts traveled down to the hurricane ravaged Gulf Coast, with a busload of professional singers and performers to carol in the most neglected and forgotten areas. We brought some love, some music and a little Christmas spirit to those desperately in need. Read More...
To experience the journey, check out our trip blog.