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Who we are: a video snapshot!
A huge thank you to Yazmany Arboleda, an ASTEP volunteer and multimedia artist extraordinaire, for creating this colorful and enthusiastic video highlighting our programs over the years. For some of you, this will be a trip down memory lane since
Discussing the artist’s role as citizen with the Justice and the Arts Initiative at Santa Clara University
By: Mauricio Salgado, Director of Domestic Programs From April 16-April 21 2012, I had the honor of being an artist in residence with the Justice and the Arts Initiative (JAI) at Santa Clara University. For the fifth year, JAI Co-directors
Congratulations, Annika and Alex!
At ASTEP, we strive to cultivate a community of artists who use their gifts to inspire youth. In order to continue providing ongoing personal and professional development opportunities for our volunteers, we have launched the first A Step Towards Empowering Artists
ICC students claim victory during the 2012 Slamin’ Olympics!
On April 10 & 12, 2012, ASTEP hosted the 3rd annual ICC Slamin’ Olympics at the Incarnation Children’s Center in Washington Heights, New York City. The Residents triumphed over the Staff this year, although the score was neck and neck
Catherine Hancock, ASTEP volunteer, using music to promote social change
Hello ASTEP Family! As an active ASTEP volunteer artist for a number of years, I’m writing to let you know about an exciting group that I am involved with called the Moirae Ensemble. The Moirae Ensemble is a Chamber Music
Launching the ASTEP Leadership Seminar. Get empowered!
ASTEP’s volunteer artists are the key to our success. We believe in cultivating a community of artists who use their gifts to inspire youth and in providing ongoing professional development opportunities for our volunteers. Starting this year, we’re excited to
Volunteer Opportunities!
ASTEP is always looking for dedicated and passionate artists who make using the arts as a tool to empower youth a primary part of their lives and practice. There are many ways for you to get involved! Check out
ASTEP and The Kennedy Center. Promoting college theater nationwide.
ASTEP has been working with the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival 2012 (KCACTF), a national theater program involving 18,000 students from colleges and universities nationwide, to enhance the quality of college theater in the United States. From January-February 2012,
As a socially-conscious artist, what would you do with a 5-day residency?
A Step Towards Empowering Artists Scholarship Theme: Overcoming Discrimination Through Art Spring 2012 Scholarship Description ASTEP and SPACE on Ryder Farm will award two 5-day 4-night residencies with a goal of supporting socially conscious artistic endeavors. These endeavors
Passion for theater at KCACTF Region 5. Nick Dalton reports.
Below, an excerpt (click here for Nick’s full update): “One of the most inspiring people I met was “Lolly” Laura Foy, who attended both ASTEP workshops and introduced me to a dozen of her students and co-workers. She was the Region’s 2010
