Arts Partners for Learning, an initiative managed by Arts for Learning WNY, has a mission to expand access to arts education for children in WNY, improve the capacity of our cultural organizations, and provide quality creative learning programs.
Its Vision
Create opportunities for arts and cultural organizations and professional artists to work with schools and ultimately improve the educational outcomes for children. Led by a Leadership Team composed of leaders from the arts, cultural, education, and philanthropic sectors of Western New York, APL aims to bring arts and cultural programs to schools that are standards-based and integrated throughout the curriculum.
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Its Mission
Expand access to arts education for children in WNY, improve the capacity of our cultural organizations, and provide quality creative learning programs.
Who are Arts Partners for Learning?
APL is a regional partnership that was formed in 2011 with the vision to create opportunities for arts and cultural organizations and professional artists to work with schools and ultimately improve the educational outcomes for children. Led by a Leadership Team composed of leaders from the arts, cultural, education, and philanthropic sectors of Western New York, APL aims to bring arts and cultural programs to schools that are standards-based and integrated throughout the curriculum. Now in its tenth year, APL comprises over 20 partners from the arts and cultural community who offer over 30 programs to area schools. APL hosts professional development events for partners and others seeking best practices from across the country to improve the educational outcomes for students.
*APL is currently experiencing a shortage in funding to support APL programming. For participating BOCES component district, APL programs may be aid-able through the Arts in Education CoSer. Erie 1 BOCES districts may contact Dan Lynch at dslynch@e1b.org (www.e1b.org/artsineducation).
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Program Partners
(click on each partner to find out what they offer)
Collaborating Partners
APL Leadership
Lindsay Kranz
School and Docent Programs Coordinator
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
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Drew Kahn
Founding Director
Anne Frank Project
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Jacqueline Swaby
Executive Director
Arts Council for Wyoming County
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Devon Bradley
Engagement and Development Manager
Arts Services Initiative of WNY
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Holly Grant
Grants & Programming Director
Arts Services Initiative of WNY
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Jen Swan-Kilpatrick
Executive Director
Arts Services Initiative of WNY
Joe Dean
Director of Outdoor Education
Buffalo Audobon Society
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Gina Burkhardt
President & CEO
Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology
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Kamalah Poles
Director, Youth Arts & Technology
Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology
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Anne Conable
Community Engagement
Buffalo & Erie County Library
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Carrie Stiver
Executive Director
Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village
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Sara Miller
Director of Education and Programs
Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village
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Rachael Pudlewski
Education Manager
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Robin Parkinson
Vice President, Education & Community Engagement
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
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Michele Agosto
Director of Arts
Buffalo Public Schools
Joy Guarino
Director, Global Engagement
Buffalo State College
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Andrew Borkowski
Education Director
Buffalo String Works
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Yuki Numata Resnick
Executive Director and Co-Founder
Buffalo String Works
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Tiffany Vanderwerf
Chief Conservation Officer
The Buffalo Zoo
Kathy Shiroki
Curatorial Assistant
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Michaela Worosz
Art Center Educator
Burchfield Penney Art Center
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Evan Wright
Community and Academic Engagement Manager
Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University
Tara Walker
Senior Manager of Marketing & Museum Public Relations
Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University
Deborah Sunya Moore
Senior Vice President and Chief Program Officer
Chautauqua Institution
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Suzanne Fassett Wright
Director of Arts Education
Chautauqua Institution
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Daniel Lynch
Coordinator
Erie 1 BOCES
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Elizabeth Freas
Assistant Superintendent
Erie 1 Boces
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Brad Hahn
Executive Director
Explore Buffalo
Mack Barker
Education Coordinator
Explore Buffalo
Gina Miano
Director of Education
Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House
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Zhenya Doolan
Programs Coordinator
Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House
Ian Seppala
Executive Director
Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
Marissa Seib
Education Coordinator
Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
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Shane Hawkins
Executive Director
Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Inc.
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Stephen Schapero
Audience Services Manager
Irish Classical Theatre Company
Noah Falck
Education Director
Just Buffalo
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Robin Lee Jordan
Writing Center Coordinator
Just Buffalo
Audrey Clark
Program Manager
Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor
Alan Nowicki
Program Director
Roycroft Campus
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Gabriella McKinley
Education & Community Outreach Associate
Shakespeare in Delaware Park
Sean Crawford
Director of Development & Operations
Shakespeare in Delaware Park
Alicia Rainey
Arts Engagement and Education Assistant
Shea’s Performing Arts Center
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Martina LaVallo
Communications & Education Coordinator
Squeaky Wheel
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Maggie Parks
Teaching Artist
Starlight Studios
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Dawne Hoeg
Founder and Executive Director
Stitch Buffalo
Michelle Perkins
Marketing and Communications Manager
Stitch Buffalo
Tracy Snyder
Executive Director
Theater of Youth
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Mark Lozo
Education Director
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site
Kimberly Adriaansen
Program & Experience Manager
Tifft Nature Preserve
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Maria Ta
Program Director
Ujima Co. Inc.
Rosemary Williams
Education Director
Western New York Book Arts Center
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ex officio
Amelia Schrader
Executive Director
Arts for Learning WNY​
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Allison Rabent
Director of Programs
Arts for Learning WNY
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Netanya Thompson
Program
Arts for Learning WNY