Urban Arts Partnership regularly brings the exceptional work of its students to the public eye, and promotes events and special projects to benefit underserved youth, with previous and continuing coverage by The New York Times, Time Magazine, New York Magazine, InStyle Magazine, ABC News, CBS News, NBC News, NY1, The Village Voice, The New Yorker, Metro, and others. For information on press releases and upcoming events and programs, contact Anna Strout, Director of Events & Special Projects at anna@urbanarts.org.
A Minute With Indiana H., FHS '10
06.25.2010
In this installment of our monthly series, we have a minute with Indiana H., a graduating senior with The Facing History School's Class of 2010. Indiana shares her experience with Urban Arts Partnership over the past four years, and her culminating "Choosing to Participate" project at FHS.
Urban Arts Festival 2010
05.14.2010
Join us at this year's Urban Arts Festival, a showcase of the artistic and academic accomplishments of Urban Arts Partnership students. The festival includes daytime showcases, a gallery exhibit and an evening FriendRaiser. Held at the 92Y Tribeca on May 25th, 2010.
A Minute With Daniel Familia and The Media Lab Team 2010
05.11.2010
In this installment of our monthly series, we have a minute with Daniel Familia & The Media Lab Team 2010. Last week, the Media Lab youth producers screened their original documentary “Ghetto Talks” at the Tribeca Film Festival. This exciting event was just one of the stops on the film’s festival circuit this year.
A Minute With Jose Lalin, The Heritage School 2010
04.21.2010
In this “Minute With…” installment, Jose talks about his passion for dance and its cultural importance, the Master Class he took part in, and his excitement for the transition to college. Jose will be giving his final performance at this year’s Urban Arts Festival, held on May 25th at the 92YTribeca.
2010 Nagler Scholarship Competition Open!
02.11.2010
Urban Arts Partnership is now accepting applications for the 2010 Nagler Scholar Award! This annual competition awards a $40,000 college scholarship to an exceptional Urban Arts Partnership graduate.
Vote for Our Colleagues at Stella Adler on Facebook!
01.15.2010
Please support our friends at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting. From January 15-22 you can help by voting for them on Facebook.
Robin Hood Foundation Funds "Fresh Prep" Program
11.19.2009
Robin Hood Foundation recently awarded a grant to Urban Arts Partnership for the new "Fresh Prep" program, an arts-integrated approach for achievement on the NYS Regents exams, improving graduation and post-secondary advancement rates.
Eco-Trash Mural with NBC Universal
11.18.2009
Students from 4 UAP schools joined NBC volunteers at 30 Rock's SNL set to create an original "Eco-Trash" Mural
24 Hour Plays on Broadway in the News
11.11.2009
Urban Arts Partnership's annual benefit, The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway 2009 was perhaps our biggest ever. Read in The New York Times, Vanity Fair and more how an incredible cast of 24 Actors, 6 writers, and 6 directors gave brilliant performances on Monday, November 9th.
The Promise of Arts Education Panel in The Source
09.25.2009
Check out The Source's write-up of Urban Arts Partnership's The Promise of Arts Education Panel!
