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14th Annual BPS Citywide Arts Festival
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The BPS Arts Department is excited to host the annual Citywide Arts Festival at the Parkman Bandstand in the Boston Common! This is our biggest event of the year in which performing arts groups across the district unite to deliver four jam-packed days of music, dance, theatre, and spoken word performances. Boston actor Naheem Garcia and theatre arts educator Jaronzie Harris will join us as our festival hosts.
More than 1200 students from 30+ schools will take the stage throughout the week. Get ready for some artistic fun in the sun as we celebrate the final days of the school year... #BPSArts4All style! Primary Location: Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common, 139 Tremont St. Rain Location: Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building, 2300 Washington St. Dates & Times: May 19–22, 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM (all days) *adjustments due to weather can be found on www.bpsarts.org
BPS student performers will join us from the following schools: Baldwin Early Learning Pilot Academy | Boston Arts Academy | Boston Green Academy | Boston Latin School | Charlestown High School | Curley K-8 | Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School | Edison Elementary | Eliot K-8 Innovation School | Ellis Elementary | Ellison Parks Early Education Center | Everett Elementary | Grew Elementary | Hale Elementary | Haley Pilot School | Higginson Lewis 3-8 | Horace Mann School for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing | John D. O'Bryant School | Joseph Lee K-8 | Josiah Quincy Elementary School | Josiah Quincy Upper School | Kenny Elementary | Mason Elementary | Mather Elementary | McKay K-8 | Mildred Ave K-8 | Orchard Gardens K-8 | Otis Elementary | Russell Elementary | Umana Academy | Warren-Prescott K-8 In partnership with: EdVestors, City of Boston, Wooden Kiwi Productions, BC Tent & Awning, Eastern Bus Company, Premier Portables Thanks to EdVestors for their ongoing support through the BPS Arts Expansion initiative. photo credit: Boston Public Schools |
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Museum of Fine Arts & Boston Public Schools | 2025-2026 Online Art Show
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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston invited BPS high school students from classrooms across the district to submit artwork to the MFA’s 2025-2026 online exhibition. Explore the works of young artists from these schools here!
pictured to the right: Neurographic Art Art Teacher Name: Katherine Freiburger Boston Public School Name: O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science Student Name: Lailah Bleach | Grade: (10) |
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Support the Boston Public Schools All-Star Marching Band
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The Boston Public Schools All-Star Marching Band brings together 75 student musicians from ten BPS high schools to perform as one unified ensemble representing Boston Public Schools. Students rehearse during the school day within their school band programs and gather monthly on Saturdays for full ensemble rehearsals, culminating in major performances across Boston and New England. As the official ambassador ensemble for BPS, the band highlights the discipline, musicianship, and leadership developed through strong arts education. The program also serves as a career-connected learning opportunity, with students compensated for rehearsals and performances while gaining experience in professional performance settings and developing skills like teamwork, responsibility, and artistic excellence. Funds raised will support:
Supporting the BPS All-Star Marching Band helps elevate student talent, expand access to arts education, and empower Boston students to proudly represent their schools and city. DONATE HERE |
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The Arts Advantage: Impacts of Arts Education on Boston Students
Released in May 2021, this research study highlights the role that increased access to arts education has on student engagement as measured by reductions in absenteeism; increases in parent engagement; and the strengthening of school climate. Read the report here.
Arts Bring Joy to Boston Public Schools
Creativity is alive in the Boston Public Schools. Come take a look! BPS students have access to a wide range of arts opportunities, both in schools and through our arts partners. Together, arts teachers and community artists help Boston youth to think creatively and critically, discover possibilities, and express ideas. The BPS Visual & Performing Arts Department supports this work through district-wide resources, BPS Arts Expansion, and a host of partner programs.