BPS Visual and Performing Arts Department
Annual Citywide Events
Annual Citywide Events
Welcome Back Night for BPS Arts Educators
We are excited to reconnect as a department. We will enjoy great food, hear some department updates, and connect in breakout groups within each arts discipline. This is an in-person event and will not be on Zoom or recorded. WHEN: Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 | 5:00-7:00PM WHERE: TBD Registration form will be available soon! We will request food allergy information that the vendor has enough time to prepare the food requests. |
Holidays at Bolling
WHEN: Friday, December 15th, 2023 | 9:30AM to 12:45PM
WHERE: Bolling C. Bolling Municipal Building, 2300 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA | 1st floor lobby Boston Public Schools (BPS) invites the public to attend the annual BPS Holidays at Bolling. This event features school-based ensembles and classes from across the district in a lunchtime concert in the main lobby. CONTACT Emmanuel Toledo at etoledo@bostonpublicschools.org or 617-635-9278. |
41st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
WHEN: Thursday, January 11th, 2024 | 6:30 to 9:00PM
WHERE: TBD The Boston Public Schools (BPS) invites the public to attend the 41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration featuring dance, theatre, and music performances from BPS Students. The performances will celebrate and reflect on Dr. King’s words and legacy as we live it today, and connect with the civil rights leader’s overarching themes of non-violence, justice, hope, community, and equality. |
Youth Art Month Celebration
WHEN: Saturday, March 9th, 2024 | 12:00-2:00PM
WHERE: Boston City Hall Each year we showcase the work of BPS artists from across the district. The featured works of art reflect the quality instruction of our teachers and the dedication, skill development, and creativity of our students. Students, families and the general public may view our video compilation from 2021 or explore individual galleries by using the YAM 2021 Exhibition Directory. View Last Year's YAM Virtual Exhibition * Another Course to College * Boston Arts Academy * Boston International Newcomers Academy: PESO Video, Hobin Video * Charlestown High * Clap Elementary * Condon School: Artsteps, Video * Curley K-8: Freiburger Video, Freiburger Artsteps, * Curley K-8: Pizzi Video * Excel High * Harvard Kent School * Henderson Upper: Gsell Padlet, Gsell Video * Henderson Upper: Zaremba Art at Home, Brush Ninja, and YAM Video * J.P. Manning School * Joseph Lee School * Josiah Quincy Elementary * Kenny Elementary: Slideshow, Video * Kilmer Lower School* Lila G. Frederick Middle School * Mattahunt School * McCormack School * O'Bryant High * Tynan Elementary * Warren-Prescott School * Winship Elementary CONTACT: Amy Wedge at atatreau@bostonpublicschools.org or 617-635-9278. |
K-8 Theatre Festival
High School Theatre Festival
WHEN: Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 | 9:00AM
WHERE: Boston Arts Academy — Auditorium | 174 Ipswich St, Boston, MA 02215
The High School Theatre Festival features school-based theatre ensembles from across the district in a performance and workshop setting. Get ready for a thrilling evening!
WHERE: Boston Arts Academy — Auditorium | 174 Ipswich St, Boston, MA 02215
The High School Theatre Festival features school-based theatre ensembles from across the district in a performance and workshop setting. Get ready for a thrilling evening!
Citywide Arts Festival
WHEN: May 29th, 30th, and 31st, 2024 | 9:30AM-1:00PM
WHERE: Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common | 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108 (rain location TBD) BPS students will present three jam-packed days with music, dance, and theatre performances from all across the district! Creativity is alive in the Boston Public Schools! 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. Last Year's Participating Ensembles Blackstone Elementary Chorus Boston Latin School Big Band Boston Latin School Gospel Choir Boston Latin School Jazz Standards Boston Arts Academy Honors Dance Students Channing Elementary Ensemble Charlestown High School Dance Curley K-8 Ambassadors of Theater Curley K-8 Chorus Curley K-8 Dancers Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School Choir Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School Dance Club Edison K-8 Altezzas Step Team Edison K-8 "Change Sings" Ensemble Eliot K-8 Instrumental Ensemble Ellis Elementary Dance Ellis Elementary Theatre Everett Elementary Dance Grew Elementary Theatre Ensemble Haley Pilot School Chorus Hernández K-8 Ukulele Ensembles Josiah Quincy Elementary Chorus Josiah Quincy Upper School Band Kenny School Singers Mather Movers (Mather Elementary) McKay K-8 Musical Theatre Mildred Avenue K-8 Dance Troupe Nathan Hale Elementary Percussion New Mission High School Titans Sumner Elementary Music+ Warren Prescott Musical Theatre CONTACT Emmanuel Toledo at etoledo@bostonpublicschools.org |