students take center stage
FirstWorks Arts Education aims to help students succeed in school, life, and work. We combine the power of the arts with experiential learning serving both students, their families, and educators. Reaching diverse neighborhoods and low-income families, most of our students are from under-resourced districts. Our education program provides them with access to performing arts experiences from around the world.
Connecting Art with Audiences
FirstWorks Arts Education aims to help students succeed in school, life, and work. We combine the power of the arts with experiential learning serving both students, their families, and educators. Reaching diverse neighborhoods and low-income families, the majority of our students are from under-resourced districts. For many, our education program is their first performing arts experience.
Our program strives to address Rhode Island’s education crisis and create systemic change in classrooms through the arts and arts-based learning. Building deep, ongoing relationships with over 40 public and charter schools across Rhode Island, we help fill the gap left from severe public spending cuts.
For over two decades, FirstWorks has collaborated with educators, local and touring artists to serve over 25,000 students. FirstWorks is committed to connecting 2,000+ Rhode Island students annually with a wide world of art forms and cultures, inspiring exchange, building community and celebrating humanity.
Through FirstWorks’ suite of arts education offerings, youth participants engage with culturally responsive core pillars: EarthWorks and Raise Your Voice. By leveraging technology and community partnerships, we develop arts-based learning opportunities and materials that are accessible to all students and easy for teachers to implement.
We believe that when students see themselves reflected in their curriculum, they discover the spark to change the world—starting right here in our own communities.
- Virtual Learning
- In-School Workshops and Engagements
- Assembly Tours for Youth
- Artist Talks/Community Programs
- Artist Educator Residencies
- Core School Partnerships
For over two decades, FirstWorks has collaborated with educators, local and touring artists to serve over 25,000 students. FirstWorks is committed to connecting 2,000+ Rhode Island students annually with a wide world of art forms and cultures, inspiring exchange, building community and celebrating humanity.
Through FirstWorks’ suite of arts education offerings, youth participants engage with culturally responsive core pillars: EarthWorks and Raise Your Voice. By leveraging technology and community partnerships, we develop arts-based learning opportunities and materials that are accessible to all students and easy for teachers to implement.
- Virtual Learning
- In-school Workshops and Engagements
- Assembly Tours for Youth
- Artist Talks/Community Programs
- Artist Educator Residencies
- Core School Partnerships
Virtual Learning Series
Welcome Educators, Students, and Parents! Light a fire for learning through the arts that carries students through their academic life and beyond. Discover a rich, continuously expanding collection of virtual performances and lessons featuring world-class musicians, dancers, theatre artists, and thinkers.
