BPS Visual and Performing Arts Department
Annual Citywide Events

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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. 

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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
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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.

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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.

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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.

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K-8 Theatre Festival

WHEN: Wednesday, April 10th, 2024 | 9:00AM
​WHERE: Hibernian Hall | 184 Dudley St #200, Boston, MA 02119

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​CONTACT
Paul Sedgwick at psedgwick@bostonpublicschools.org or 617-635-6581.

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!

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Day of Dance at BAA

WHEN: Thursday, May 9th, 2024 | 10:00AM-12:30PM
WHERE: Boston Arts Academy — Auditorium | 174 Ipswich St, Boston, MA 02215

Join us at the new state-of-the-art Boston Arts Academy building in Fenway for an extravaganza featuring dance programs across BPS!

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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

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