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DOUBLE YOUR GIFT
NC Arts in Action received a 1:1 matching grant to challenge our community to give during the final months of the year. The William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust will match the first $35,000 in donations that arrive before January 1, 2019. Any gift given from November 1 through December 31 will count for the match. This includes checks, and online donations. Please help us meet our $35,000 year-end goal by donating before the end of December.
"My son is on the LEAP Team and he has opened up so much as an individual. He was shy and socially awkward before joining this year. I have seen so much progress and growth in him over the last few months since being on the Team. This year was the first time he received all 3's on his report card and he's in 4th grade. The biggest difference - Arts In Action! So for me and my son it's been a Godsend. Thank you Arts in Action for being here for my son and so many other children!" - Parent of LEAP dancer
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#GivingTuesday
Thanks to all who gave donations on #Giving Tuesday. We received $5,940 in gifts, which helps children like this LEAP Team dancer to dream big, set goals, persevere and gain confidence in school and life.
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GREEN ELEMENTARY
Congratulations to fourth grade students from Green Elementary School on their fabulous final performances on November 9. We thank the team of Green Elementary, Principal Dr. Brown, NC AIA School Liaison, Tricia Seymour, and the 4th grade teachers Ms. Halley, Ms. Hage, Ms. Seekins, and Ms. Smalls. A special shout out to Mr. Neiger, P.E. Specialist, for letting us use the space for rehearsals throughout the residency.
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ROGERS LANE
We also extend a hearty congratulations to Rogers Lane Elementary School's fourth graders, teachers and staff for their capstone performances on November 27. Our students saluted our country's founders as they danced through the
American Revolution! We thank all who generously gave their time and energy to this program, including
Principal Barham, NC AIA Liaison Ms. Zittle and the 4th grade teachers Ms. Simmons, Ms. Greene, Ms. Rodgers, Ms. Goulbourne and Ms. Cox. We also thank Wake County Public Schools System and Mr. Freddie-Lee Heath, Senior Administrator K-12 Arts, for their support of NC Arts in Action.
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LEAP TEAM PERFORMANCE
Our LEAP Team, NC AIA Ambassadors, performed in
The Art of Creativity at Hotel Indigo in Durham on October 21. Our LEAP Team benefitted from the proceeds of the event, which included a three month long gallery display featuring several arts organizations, including the band 19 Miles and a silent auction for original paintings by Beth Palmer Studio. Thank you to our Durham community for supporting the children we reach!
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ANNUAL REPORT
Our third edition of NC AIA's Annual Report went out last month, and should be in your mailbox. If you didn't get one, check it out HERE or contact us and we'll send you an issue.
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ROGERS LANE 5th grade alumni all photos by J. Scully-Thurston
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"The most awe inspiring benefit of working with NCAIA, is watching the transformation of children's lives! The numerous stories of those who walk into the first AIA class with their hoodies pulled tight over their heads never wanting to make eye contact, or those who do not speak or participate, then suddenly, the same students evolve into soloists, narrators, heroes! I have not yet been able to make it through a final performance with a dry eye. My heart and soul burst with pride for these children and what they have been able to overcome."
- Teacher
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NC Arts in Action teaches life skills to children through dance and music. On behalf of the children we serve, please consider a donation to NC Arts in Action. Help keep our children dancing in 13 schools across four counties!
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