Recently updated! 2011 – 2012 Arts Curricula
RECENT EVENTS
What people are saying about BRINK - NMSA’s all-school collaboration presented on May 12 and 13, 2011
“All I can say is WOW over and over again. I was awestruck and astonished and very moved by the fierce talent, passion, and commitment that went into creating the reality I witnessed this evening. Athena from the head of Zeus – a whole magnificent body sprang to life tonight – it was tremendous. Everyone involved should be walking on sunshine, dancing on rainbows.”
- Anonymous
“Those fortunate enough to have attended the NMSA presentation of BRINK experienced an exhilarating part of history: a public school in downtown Santa Fe joyously celebrating the diversity and talent of its inaugural student body with a performance that ranked on par with any the Lensic has presented in its 10-year history. In opening remarks, foundation executive director Adelma Hnasko acknowledged the role of public institutions in making the performance possible. Indeed, without the support of the NM state Legislature, NM Arts and the Santa Fe Arts Commission, among others, board President Catherine Oppenheimer’s dream of a school dedicated to nurturing the artistic aspirations of gifted teenagers from across the state might have remained exactly that — a dream. Those skeptical of public largesse need only have witnessed the glowing faces of students and parents to recognize that sometimes money spent in the public trust is more than money well spent — it’s an investment in our future.”
- Kirk Ellis (Letter to the Editor; “Santa Fe New Mexican”)
“You folks all made a memorable unforgettable experience for us in the audience- we are so proud to be associated with you and your talents and spirit of arts excellence for youth and the arts. Thank you for all you do for our community.”
- Susan and Lee Berk
“Grace really wanted to stay until the end and her comment to me as we were leaving and she was falling asleep on my shoulder was, ‘I wish I was a teenager’. We had a great time and the kids were amazing.”
- Audience member/mother of 8-year old Grace
“Carol and I thoroughly enjoyed Brink! Please let the students, faculty and staff know that we think it was a first rate production and we are so excited to see your school develop in Santa Fe”
- Mayor David Coss
- BRINK
UPCOMING EVENTS
Check back soon for more upcoming events!!
Outreach Overview
The New Mexico School for the Arts outreach program will offer opportunities for talented students to stretch the boundaries of their experience in two formats — the Master Class and the Summer Intensive.Master Classesprovide intermediate to advanced students with a one-day experience in arts mastery education from renowned professional artists. Middle and high school students with significant interest in one of four art disciplines — dance, music, theater, or visual arts — will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge.
Summer Intensives provide middle school students with the opportunity to work with a master artist / educator for a more in-depth exploration of their chosen art form. Students will strive to perfect techniques, acquire new skills, and gain a deeper appreciation for art.
For students hoping to one day attend the New Mexico School for the Arts, Master Classes and Intensives will present them with an introduction to the type of educational experience that will be offered.
Please see above for a list of upcoming programs. If there is not a Master Class or Intensive currently planned in your area, please do not be discouraged. Interested students should still fill out an application so that interest in the area can be assessed and he/she can be notified immediately of any local events.
Comments from Past Participants:
“[Stephen Pier] was an amazing teacher who helped me a lot. It was very eye opening.”
– Alexa Johnson, 15 years old, dance student
“I came away understanding the piece better than I had before. Joel Fan was extremely kind and dynamic…he offered some brilliant suggestions.”
– Julia Connor, 18 years old, music student
“I think this was particularly empowering because it validated [my daughter’s] own critical sense as a student…The ability to provide criticism in a way that encourages rather than crushes the student is an important gift in a teacher…I think anyone who has Domenique as an instructor is a very fortunate student”
–Tamara Lichtenstein, mother of Siena Bergt, 11 years old
“I think this world could benefit greatly from these workshops and the school.”
– Ami Germano, 12 years old, theatre student
“It was a great experience!”
– Jordan Fonseca, 13 years old, music student
“My favorite thing about the class was that I learned a completely new style of dance, with ease, and the teachers were very professional and quite talented.”
– Arianna Giorgio, 15 years old, dance student