Our Projects

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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Project Leaders - Georgia DeFalco, Garyallen Glass & Zahaira Curiel

This July and August, Statement Arts' partners up with the legendary Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Cultural Center to bring a free Summer Camp, entitled Empower Youth Through Performance, to underserved kids. For two weeks, four teaching artists will lead rigorous classes in auditioning and performance techniques for 40 – 50 students, grades 3-6 and 7-12. The students will take part in master classes, private voice lessons, and interpretive coaching, culminating in a showcase performance.  We also plan to provide them with an opportunity to attend one Broadway show, accompanied by our teaching artists and mentors.  The students chosen will have to complete an application process and attend a brief orientation meeting with our staff and a parent/guardian to sign a contract and secure their place in Empower Youth Through Performance. Statement Arts would like to offer every student an equal chance to participate at little or no cost to them.
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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.