Cultural Arts

All of the information below comes from the United Arts Council Search Directory. We are cataloging information here to show the artists that have been hired by the PTA to come into the school. Here is the link to the directory if you would like to check it out, there are a ton of great artists to be discovered! Thank you to the United Arts Council of Raleigh for providing grants to help pay for these experiences. Thank you to all PTA members and supporters for making these possible with your donations.

United Arts Council - Artists in Schools Directory

20224-25 Experiences

A performance from The Beast

https://unitedarts.org/artist-directory/sankofa-the-history-of-african-american-music

A performance by Luke Vandergriff. Pepito and the Trash Cans

https://unitedarts.org/artist-directory/pepito-the-trash-cans/

4th grade writer in residence Diane Silcox Jarrett

https://unitedarts.org/artist-directory/north-carolina-lighthouse-residency/

5th grade artist in residence recycled ocean art instillation with Shannon Newby

https://unitedarts.org/artist-directory/collaborative-installation-art-and-science/

2022-23 Experiences

A performance from Queen Nur (all students)- Sweet Potato Pie and Such

https://unitedarts.org/artist-directory/sweet-potato-pie-and-such/

5th grade Artist in Residence- Leni Newell and Kip Baker- Banners

https://unitedarts.org/artist-directory/banners/

4th grade Writer in Residence- Tony Peacock- The Art of Narrative Writing

https://unitedarts.org/artist-directory/practicing-the-art-of-personal-narrative/

K-5 performance by Story Ship - "Aliens Alive"

https://unitedarts.org/artist-directory/aliens-alive-a-space-steam-adventure/

K-5 performance by Didgeridoo Down Under

https://unitedarts.org/artist-directory/didgeridoo-down-under-show-australian-music-more/

Banners

Artists: Leni Newell and Kip Baker

Students will enjoy creating large, vibrant, impressive fabric banners that are permanently installed in your school lobby or other location of your choice. These bright, colorful hangings bring a child-centered, creative and arts friendly atmosphere to your school. Using professional fiber arts dyes, students will be engaged learning a variety of exciting fiber art techniques. Student’s self-esteem will be elevated, knowing they are creating a permanent legacy for their school. This residency is a great way to encourage a sense of school community, as all school staff and parents are encouraged to add their own mark.

Completed Banners to be hung in the Lincoln Heights Cafeteria

What a fantastic experience and end production!

Created by 2022-2023 5th graders, ECS II students, Mr. Siler, Lincoln Heights Staff, and volunteers.

Practicing the Art
of Personal Narrative

Tony Peacock

Tony's five-day residency program is specifically designed for, but not limited to, fourth graders. He works closely with classroom teachers to plan residencies that reinforce grade-level curriculum goals and objectives being studied at the time. Each class motivates students to think about and experience the power of self-expression through the written word. Tony maximizes student interest by using a variety of visualization techniques and by incorporating the art of storytelling, music, and/or hands-on exercises into each session. His teaching emphasizes a writing process that builds self-esteem in students and promotes the sharing of stories. Tony teaches a maximum of five classes (30 students maximum per class) per day. Classes are 45-60 minutes.

Artist Background

Tony Peacock has been sharing his love of writing with students for more than 20 years. He has lived in all regions of North Carolina and has been a lifelong student of our state's diverse cultural and literary heritage. In addition to publishing fiction and creative nonfiction, Tony has worked as a newspaper columnist and written radio commentaries. He partners with teachers to enrich their curriculum goals and help students grow as writers. As a National Hollerin' Champion, he often rewards students at the end of residencies by briefly demonstrating traditional calls used by farmers as a form of communication and expression. Tony's impact on students and staff has been called "an amazing story of connecting and bonding."

https://unitedarts.org/artist-directory/practicing-the-art-of-personal-narrative/