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Multi-Cultural
Arts Education
Programs
2020–2021
25 years of programmingEngage. Create. Inspire.
Artivate provides high quality performances, workshops, and residencies
to schools, libraries, community organizations, museums, local and regional
theaters, and facilities for court-involved youth and adults (Project Youth
ArtReach) throughout Maryland, the District of Columbia, and northern Virginia.
Led by professional artists, these programs educate, foster creativity, and connect
communities through interactive experiences in a wide range of artistic disciplines
and cultural traditions.
Customized Arts Experiences
This year, Artivate’s artists have been exploring new ways to connect with schools
and communities, developing virtual program options and making creative
adaptations to follow enhanced safety guidelines. Programs may be presented
in a variety of structures and formats and tailored to accommodate a range of
technical and logistical needs. Contact us to learn more about what’s possible.
“THANK YOU for an amazing set of “I wanted to thank you again for
performances! One of the school helping to plan the virtual assemblies
admins tuned in and emailed me to say … I am receiving great feedback from
this was EXACTLY what the students students and teachers … In fact, many
and teachers need right now.” teachers are asking if we can plan
— PTA Cultural Arts, Ashburton Elementary more virtual assemblies!”
School, MCPS —Teacher & Arts Integration Coordinator,
Springhill Lake Elementary School, PGCPS
Program Planning & Pricing
Customize programs to curriculum, theme, participants, and budget. Whether you
are looking for performances, workshops, or a residency—presented virtually or in-
person—we will help you match an artist to your needs. Look inside to get started!
Pricing
Fees listed in this brochure are for daytime school programs (typically 45 minutes
each). Please contact us for evening, weekend, and non-school program fees.
Additional workshop W or residency R options, including after-school and
professional development programs, may be available—contact us for pricing
and information. Larger ensembles may be available for some artists for an
additional fee. Travel fees (which vary by artist) and a $15 administrative fee will
be assessed with each program contract.
Funding Opportunities
Stretch your arts budget! Ask about opportunities available at the time of scheduling.
We can recommend funding sources, identify qualifying artists, and help you apply.
• State and local arts agencies offer a variety of funding opportunities, including
grants for schools, throughout the year. Contact us for more information or for
assistance with an application.
• Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) Arts In Education (AiE) Grants provide
matching funds to eligible Maryland-based nonprofits and government entities
(including schools) to support programs led by artists on the MSAC Teaching
Artist Roster. Contact us if you’re interested in applying—we’ll help you plan,
connect with your artist, and complete your application. (formerly MSAC AiE
Visiting Performer and Artist in Residence Programs)
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Barynya
Artist Roster Key
single —One performance
back-to-back —Two performances in a row This world-renowned folk ensemble introduces the
rich traditions and culture of pre-revolution Russia.
W —Workshops available Lively songs from Russian, Cossack, Ukrainian, Jewish,
R — Residencies available Roma Gypsy, Tatar, and Siberian traditions are sung
(single-day or multi-day) and played on traditional instruments like balalaika
—Larger ensemble available and garmoshka. Vivid costumes, athletic dances, and
humor enhance this memorable performance.
MSAC — Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) $695 single / $895 back-to-back
Teaching Artist Roster
1 5
Anansegro Billy B.
of Ghana
W R W R
Journey to West Africa with Kofi Dennis and experience Infectious original songs tell of the wonders of the
an exhilarating and unforgettable performance of natural world—from arthropods and alligators to
traditional music, storytelling, games, and dance. photosynthesis and plate tectonics. Performances like
Hands-on workshops teach call-and-response songs, Ways of the Bay and Weather, Climate, Let’s Define
drumming, and movement while encouraging creativity It feature interactive music and movement, while
and cooperation. workshops and residencies combine songwriting with
$650 single / $850 back-to-back topics in science and ecology.
$750 single / $900 back-to-back
2 6
Andes Manta Bowen McCauley
Dance Company
W R
The Lopez brothers from Ecuador share the vibrant, BMDC’s inventive choreography fuses classical and
joyous music of the Andes Mountains, performing contemporary styles. Dancers perform pieces from the
on dozens of traditional, hand-crafted instruments. company’s extensive repertoire, including Lissajous,
Ethereal panpipes and irresistible rhythms join the a work for 8 dancers exploring curves, circles, and
sounds of the Amazon Rainforest, complete with movement in a clever integration of art, math, and
chirping frogs, calling birds, and the sounds of rain engineering. Workshops for all levels available.
and thunder. $950 single / $1350 back-to-back
$975 single / $1275 back-to-back
3 7
Arturo Ho Cantaré
W R W R MSAC
Discover, communicate, and connect through art! Cantaré’s interactive performances feature songs in
Customized workshops and residencies explore Spanish and Portuguese and introduce instruments
themes like community and positivity and integrate from the Indigenous, African, and European traditions
2-D and 3-D techniques with curriculum. A one-day of Latin America. Audiences are invited to sing, play
residency option allows students to create a collabora- percussion instruments, and dance Latin rhythms.
tive 6’x4’ painted mural in a focused timeframe. Bilingual programs, trio, and preschool program (Shake
$1800 one-day residency (includes materials) Your Bones!*) now available.
$4500 five-day residency (includes materials) $675 single / $850 back-to-back
$825+ day of workshops (includes materials) * $400 single / $700 back-to-back8 12
Carien Quiroga DinoRock
R MSAC W MSAC
South African-born multimedia artist Carien Quiroga Award-winning original music and cleverly designed
guides the design and creation of customized mosaic puppets animate subjects that ignite everyone’s
artworks, including murals, stepping stones, and imaginations—from dinosaurs to pirates to global
translucent glass art. Students apply problem- adventures! Colorful characters keep audiences in
solving and collaboration skills as they work with tile, stitches while teaching about important scientific
fused glass, embossed metal, or recycled elements to discoveries and ways to explore and protect our world.
create a lasting legacy for their community. $695 single / $795 back-to-back
$5280 six-day mosaic residency (includes materials)
9 13
Cello Fury Dom Flemons—
The American
Songster
W R W R
Three classically trained cellists and a rock drummer GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter and multi-
fuse the symphonic sounds of the cello with driving instrumentalist Dom Flemons shares nearly a century
beats to create an inspiring, high-energy Musical of early American folklore and styles, including ragtime,
Odyssey blending classical and contemporary styles. blues, country western, bluegrass, and string band
Melodies, Moods, and Movies explores how sound— music. Spirited performances on banjo, fife, guitar,
from familiar movie themes to sound effects—tells harmonica, quills, and rhythm bones illuminate the
stories and stirs imaginations. history and influence of African American musicians.
$975 single / $1400 back-to-back $750 single / $950 back-to-back
10 14
Chicago Improv Dovie Thomason
Productions
W W R MSAC
This professional ensemble of actors from the Grounded in the oral traditions of her ancestors
birthplace of modern improvisational theatre leads and sparkling with wit and humor, Dovie inspires
hilarious, highly interactive improv games that teach delight in the spoken word and respect for traditional
as they entertain. The actors emphasize the “who/ Native values. Stories promote courage in the face of
what/where” of improv, giving a fresh understanding adversity, the power of choices, and living in balance
of how to create characters, settings, and stories while with our shared Earth.
offering lots of opportunities to join the fun. $695 single / $895 back-to-back
$600 single / $800 back-to-back
11 15
Christylez Bacon Flow Circus
W R W R
DC-based hip-hop artist and Human Beatbox* Influenced by American Vaudeville, silent film, and
Christylez Bacon fuses diverse styles of music, contemporary street theater, Flow Circus offers a
performing original songs and improvising with unique blend of contagious energy, quirky characters,
the audience. Cellist Wytold joins him for Classical comedic juggling, and playful learning. Highly
Hip-Hop** and Beats, Bows, & Remixes,** blending interactive programs like Science of Awesome and
beatboxing with classical and electric cello. Flop Forward: Flipping Failure into Fortitude encourage
* $625 single / $825 back-to-back curiosity, resilience, and enthusiasm for learning.
** $795 single / $995 back-to-back $700 single / $1250 back-to-back16 20
Genticorum Magpie
W R MSAC
Rooted in the soil of their native Quebec, ‘power trio’ Explore the Earth’s environment, history, and culture
Genticorum incorporates the dynamism of traditional through song in Living Planet, Tales of the Blue Crab,
North American and European folk (including Cajun and Battle Cry of Freedom: From Civil War to Civil
and Celtic influences) into their vibrant music. Intricate Rights. Sense of Wonder combines original songs with
fiddle, flute, and accordion work, vocal harmonies, the writings of influential nature author Rachel Carson.
guitar, and foot percussion combine with good-natured Songwriting residencies link creative composition with
humor in a joyful musical feast. topics in history and science.
$900 single / $1200 back-to-back $750 single / $885 back-to-back
17 21
Gerdan Mark H
Rooney
W R W R
These virtuoso musicians create a fresh, lively blend of Taiko—often described as “full-body drumming”—
world music, performing Eastern European melodies is a dynamic art form based on traditional Japanese
and rhythms on violin and an incredible array of folk drumming. Mark H uses traditional and contemporary
flutes, while introducing stories, languages, and songs and rhythms to showcase the instruments, the
traditions. Modern arrangements and connections to use of one’s voice in taiko, key Japanese history and
movie and video game music link the old and the new. language, and the principles of respect, energy, and
$600 single / $800 back-to-back (solo) connection at the heart of playing these big drums.
$750 single / $950 back-to-back (duo) $575 single / $725 back to back
18 22
Karim Nagi Mark Jaster
W R W R MSAC
Join Egyptian-American musician and dancer Karim Mark Jaster, who studied with master mime Marcel
Nagi for an engaging, witty performance spotlighting Marceau, has long delighted audiences with physical
Arabic music, dance, and culture. Karim shares the comedy, playful interaction, and musical surprises
unique sounds and histories of percussion and string (Piccolo’s Trunk, The Maestro, A Fool Named “O”, and
instruments, demonstrates dynamic folk dances, Wingnut). His engaging workshops and residencies
teaches vocabulary and geography, and gives an focus on communication, cooperation, physical
uplifting impression of Arab culture. expression, and the creative process.
$675 single / $925 back-to-back $575 single / $675 back-to-back
19 23
Lesole’s Dance Prakriti Dance
Project
W R MSAC W R
Founder Lesole Maine and his dancers blend South Discover the traditions, music, and rhythms of India,
African roots with a modern approach for engaging and enjoy stories told through the intricate Classical
programs combining dance, history, and culture. Indian dance style of Bharata Natyam. Learn steps
Performances, workshops, and residencies introduce and gestures, compare Indian myths with fables of
dynamic Zulu, Gumboot, and street dances while the West, and experience the wonders of marine life
exploring the culture and history of South Africa. through the language of dance.
$750 single / $1000 back-to-back $500 single / $650 back-to-back (solo)
$650 single / $800 back-to-back (duo)24 28
Robert Step Afrika!
Kikuchi-Yngojo
W R W R
Witty stories and unique musical instruments Dynamic performances highlight the rhythm,
feature in Asia FantAsia (stories from Korea, physicality and history of stepping, while emphasizing
Japan, China, and beyond) and Bamboo Jamboo teamwork, discipline, and commitment. Step Afrika!
(folktales from Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam). Reads* promotes early literacy skills, while workshops,
Hands-on workshops and mini-residencies include residencies, and master classes develop creative
explorations of authentic instruments, movement, thinking and movement skills.
and storytelling techniques. $975 single / $1300 back-to-back
$650 single / $800 back-to-back * $375 per program
25 29
Shannon Dunne Unified Jazz
Ensemble
W R W R MSAC
Dancer/musician Shannon Dunne and her musical Connecting music with science, history, and culture,
collaborators present engaging, interactive programs this engaging group leads adventures in rhythms,
showcasing traditional Irish music and dance. The instruments, and improvisation. Learn about famous
artists introduce old style percussive and social jazz musicians, help make music, and find out why
dances, traditional “sing-along” songs, and Irish tunes teamwork is the key to playing in a jazz band.
on instruments like concertina, harp, and fiddle. $550 single / $700 back-to-back (trio)
(formerly Síneadh Fada) $700 single / $850 back-to-back (quartet)
$600 single / $750 back-to-back
26 30
Smithsonian Wytold
Associates
Discovery Theater
on Tour
W R
Discovery Theater’s performances celebrate the rich Electric cellist/composer Wytold blends classical
diversity of our region and our world. Programs tap into techniques with live looping to create interactive
the vast resources of the Smithsonian Institution to pres- musical adventures featuring inventive remixes and
ent relevant, culturally accurate, entertaining programs original works. Explore how simple musical themes
that allow audiences to experience heritage, science, spark our imaginations in Fireflies, Fairies, & Squids.
and culture in a memorable way. Past programs include: Discover how sound waves behave and interact in
Fábulas Fairy Tales; Retratos: My People, Myself; How Old The Science of Sound: Music Theory Demystified.
is a Hero?; Science of Spring. Contact us for availability. $595 single / $795 back-to-back
$700 single / $950 back-to-back
27 Photo credits:
2. Cover & roster: Annie Tiberio Cameron
Snowday 5. Roster: Augustinus Tjahaya
6. Cover: David Moss; roster: Jeff Malet
9. Cover & roster: Nadine Sherman
11. Roster: Yacouba Tanou Photography
12. Roster: Fredde Lieberman
W R MSAC 13. Roster: Timothy Duffy
17. Roster: Yevgen Gulenko
19. Roster: Dustin Chambers
With inventive arrangements, skillful vocal percussion, 20. Cover & roster: Tom Radcliffe
and lots of humor, this ensemble’s A Cappella Musical 22. Roster: Photos By Kintz
History tour is a memorable adventure. Be Aca- 23. Cover & roster: Siva Sottallu
Awesome follows the story of the newest member 25. Roster: Erin Scott Photo
of Snowday, who finds renewed self-confidence 28. Roster: ©Edward C. Jones
through music and teamwork, transforming from timid 29. Cover & roster: Carl Deutsch
newcomer into seasoned performer. 30. Roster: Jonathan Timmes
$850 single / $1000 back-to-backWorld Languages
Language Arts
Character/SEL
Social Studies
Storytelling
Visual Arts
Curriculum Connections
Theatre
Dance
Green
Music
STEM
Address curriculum standards
in innovative ways
1 Anansegro of Ghana ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
2 Andes Manta ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
3 Arturo Ho ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
4 Barynya ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
5 Billy B. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
6 Bowen McCauley Dance Company ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
7 Cantaré ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
8 Carien Quiroga ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
9 Cello Fury ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
10 Christylez Bacon ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
11 Chicago Improv Productions ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
12 DinoRock ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
13 Dom Flemons—The American Songster ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
14 Dovie Thomason ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
15 Flow Circus ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
16 Genticorum ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
17 Gerdan ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
18 Karim Nagi ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
19 Lesole’s Dance Project ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
20 Magpie ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
21 Mark H Rooney ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
22 Mark Jaster ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
23 Prakriti Dance ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
24 Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
25 Shannon Dunne ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
26 Smithsonian Assoc. Discovery Theater ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
27 Snowday ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
28 Step Afrika! ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
29 Unified Jazz Ensemble ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
30 Wytold ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
“Everyone was amazed at how the artists were “It was an outstanding show... there were strong
able to engage and teach our children! Some curricular connections and it fit in well with our
even commented we’ve never had a program Social Emotional learning objectives.”
on this level.” —Assistant Principal, Washington International School
—Teacher, Glebe Elementary School, APS
“Loved that this was a workshop format. “Amazing artists… this show was something
The kids were engaged and learned new skills special and unique for our community to
and vocabulary.” experience.”
— Director, Redeemer Renaissance —Youth Services Coordinator,
After-School Program St. Mary’s County Library
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Artivate is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts in education organization, funded in part by an
operating grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a
vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive, by funding from the Montgomery County
government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County, and by an award
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