Boston Public Schools Visual and Performing Arts Department
Annual Citywide Events

Virtual citywide arts festival

The 9th Annual Boston Public Schools Citywide Arts Festival has gone virtual!  Tune into www.bpsarts.org to watch dance, music, visual art, and theatre performances from across the district.

WHEN: Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 7:00PM
WHERE: Streaming at www.bpsarts.org

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.

Participants for #BPSArts Virtual Citywide Arts Festival 2021
Another Course to College
Boston Latin School
Brighton High School
Edison K-8
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
English High School
Greenwood K-8
Haley Pilot School
Harvard-Kent Elementary
Hernández K-8
John D. O’Bryant
Kilmer Lower School
Mattahunt Elementary
Mildred Avenue K-8
O’Donnell Elementary School
Timilty Middle School
Warren-Prescott School

CONTACT    
Emmanuel Toledo at etoledo@bostonpublicschools.org

martin luther king jr. celebration

Boston Public Schools to Host 39th Annual MLK Celebration
Boston Public Schools to Host 39th Annual MLK Celebration
Visual and Performing Arts Students Will Perform to Honor Civil Rights Leader
 
On Thursday, January 14 at 7pm, the Boston Public Schools (BPS) invites the public to attend the 39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration featuring the dance, visual art, and music from BPS Students. 
 
The performances will celebrate and reflect on Dr. King’s words and legacy as we live it today, and connect with a passage from one of the civil rights leader’s speeches or his overarching themes of non-violence, justice, hope, community, and equality.
 
WHEN:
Thursday, January 14, 7:00pm 
 
WHERE:
Livestream at www.bpsarts.org 
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youth art month CELEBRATION

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. Visit www.BPSarts.org during the month of March to view the amazing artwork.  Students, families and the general public may view our video compilation or explore individual galleries by using the YAM 2021 Exhibition Directory. All BPS staff, students, and families are welcome to tune in for a Virtual Premiere on Friday, March 5th from 7:00pm-9:00pm.

WHEN: March 2021

WHERE: Virtual Premiere on www.BPSarts.org

YAM 2021 Exhibition Directory
* 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.

theatre festival

This event features school-based theatre ensembles from across the district in a performance and workshop setting. 

WHEN: Wednesday, May 12  from 7:30-8:30pm
WHERE: Online. https://youtu.be/NSCce1cqIJ0​

FOR EDUCATOR REGISTRATION:
Google Form Performance Application
Superintendent Circular

CONTACT
Paul Sedgwick at psedgwick@bostonpublicschools.org or 617-635-9653.

summer arts intensives

Visit our new Summer Arts website to learn about our offerings.  

YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL

Student-generated films from media arts programs throughout the Boston Public Schools will be featured at an all-day film festival. 

WHEN: February 2020 
WHERE: TBD

EDUCATOR REGISTRATION 
Google Form Performance Application

CONTACT: Amy Wedge at atatreau@bostonpublicschools.org or 617-635-9278.

HOLIDAYS AT BOLLING

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. All concerts are free and open to the public.
WHEN: Thursday, December 19, 2019 from 10:00am-1:00pm
WHERE: Bolling C. Bolling Municipal Building, 2300 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA

EDUCATOR REGISTRATION 
Google Form Performance Application
Superintendent Circular

CONTACT    
Emmanuel Toledo at etoledo@bostonpublicschools.org or 617-635-9278.