Times Union Youth Arts

02/02/2014

Emma Farman doesn't have any lines in "Seussical Jr.," a musical based on the books of Dr. Seuss being staged this weekend at Bethlehem Middle School.

The eighth-grader's role as a mime is critical, however, as she silently draws other characters into her scene in the second act. Director Lindsay Dashew didn't cut her any slack during auditions, she said. No matter that the 14-year-old has Down syndrome.

"She earned her spot in the cast," Dashew said.

http://www.timesunion.com/default/article/Seussical-Jr-at-Bethlehem-middle-school-5196768.php

The eighth-grader's role as a mime is critical, however, as she silently draws other characters into her scene in the second act. Emma's onstage role in her school play may seem striking to an outsider. [...] at Bethlehem Middle School it's natural, parents of special needs children said before Satu...

01/01/2014

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06/14/2013

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03/31/2013

Capital Area Art Supervisors, a group of area arts educators, announces the 14th annual High School Regional Juried Art Exhibition, to be held at Albany Center Galleries, 39 Columbia St., Albany. http://blog.timesunion.com/youtharts/art-show-features-work-of-area-high-school-students/5017/

Capital Area Art Supervisors, a group of area arts educators, announces the 14th annual High School Regional Juried Art Exhibition, to be held at Albany Center Galleries, 39 Columbia St., Albany.

03/05/2013

Natasha Permaul is a published author who's too young to drive to her first book signing.

A sophomore at Guilderland High School, 15-year-old Natasha penned the recently released children's book "Mister Karner Blue," which features the iconic Karner blue butterfly. It's published by the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission, and proceeds from its sales will support conservation efforts in the rare ecosystem, including restoration to preserve the habitat of the small blue butterfly that has been on the federal endangered species list for two decades.

Read more: http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Young-author-s-words-take-flight-4327770.php

A sophomore at Guilderland High School, 15-year-old Natasha penned the recently released children's book "Mister Karner Blue," which features the iconic Karner blue butterfly. Fiero is the founder of the school's Pine Bush Project, a groundbreaking program begun 16 years ago that lets six...

03/03/2013

Were you Seen at the 36th Annual South High Marathon Dance, a 28-hour dance event to raise money for local charities, at the South Glens Falls High School on Saturday, March 2, 2013? Photos by Kiley Stevens

Were you Seen at the 36th Annual South High Marathon Dance, a 28-hour dance event to raise money for local charities, at the South Glens Falls High School on Saturday, March 2, 2013? Photo: Kiley Stevens

02/01/2013

The Capital Area Art Supervisors group(CAAS) is proud to Announce the 2013 Art in Three Dimensions Juried High School Exhibition. February 4-March 1, 2013. Mohonasen Art Gallery Mohonasen High School 2072 Curry Road Schenectady, NY 12303 The 2013 Art in Three Dimensions exhibit features 13 Capital Region High Schools with 98 works on display. A reception honoring students will be held on February 6, 2013 in the gallery from 6:30 pm-8:00 pm.

01/25/2013

Were you Seen at the Empire State Youth Orchestra’s 6th Annual Gala to benefit their City Instruments Training Program held Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, at River Stone Manor in Glenville? (Joe Putrock/Special To The Times Union)

http://www.timesunion.com/seen-events/slideshow/SEEN-Empire-State-Youth-Orchestra-s-6th-Annual-55696.php

01/20/2013

Check this out: Open mic for tweens and teens

Saratoga Children’s Theatre will host an open mic for children and teens (ages 8 to 17) starting at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, at Lillian’s Restaurant, 408 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

http://blog.timesunion.com/youtharts/young-performers-can-sign-up-for-open-mic-night/4817/

Showcase the arts of Capital Region teens.

01/18/2013

For the second year in a row, a work by a student from the F. Donald Myers Education Center’s graphic arts program was selected to grace the cover of Talent Unlimited, an annual literary and art magazine featuring the work of students.

Owen Phinney, a Saratoga Springs senior, earned the top spot with his piece, “Controlled Imagination.”

Congrats, Owen!


http://blog.timesunion.com/youtharts/boces-students-artwork-picked-for-magazine-cover/4805/

01/14/2013

"I Mustache You A Question," by Stephanie Rosa (South Glens Falls), is among the works included in the ''All-Stars'' exhibit at The Arts Center Gallery in Saratoga Springs. (Saratoga Arts)

High School All Stars, an exhibit showcasing the talents of Saratoga County high school artists, is on display through Jan. 26 at The Arts Center Gallery, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Read more: http://www.timesunion.com/entertainment/article/Youth-Arts-Student-art-show-at-Saratoga-gallery-4184176.php

01/13/2013

Check out these photos from the Opening Reception of All Stars: A Showcase of Saratoga County High School Artists on Saturday, Jan. 12 at the Saratoga Arts Council in Saratoga Springs? (Joe Putrock/Special To The Times Union) http://www.timesunion.com/seen-events/slideshow/Social-Scene-All-Stars-A-Showcase-of-Saratoga-55061.php