Arts Horizons

09/17/2026

As we celebrate Arts-in-Education Week 2026, we stand with Americans for the Arts that arts education isn’t a luxury — it’s a proven driver of student achievement, creativity, and workforce
readiness.

We thank our dedicated teaching artists, participants, partners, educators, administrators, families, funders and peer allies in the arts who stand alongside us in this important work.

09/14/2026

Get ready celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in your schools with Arts Horizons to honor the artistry, culture and pride of the Afro-Latinx, Latinx, and Hispanic communities. Featured below, students and teachers move to the rythyms of, 'Salsa Festival,' exploring the Afro-Cuban roots of Salsa and its more contemporary variations.

In Spanish, the word “salsa” means “sauce.” Salsa music is a spicy mixture of rhythms originating from many different cultures. Using a variety of jazz and authentic Latin percussion instruments, six talented musicians explore the Afro-Cuban roots of Salsa and its more contemporary variation...

09/08/2026

Arts Horizons is gearing up for back-to-school time by celebrating recent school murals under the artistic direction of AH Teaching Artist, Ms. Bárbara HerMor. Young artists from the High School for Medical Professions in Brooklyn (K633), collaborated in mural design and creation along a special theme: “ The Moral Compass for Kindness, Responsibility, Compassion, Integration and Integrity.” We extend a special thank you to Ms. Iyemi Orianzi and the Brooklyn South Borough Office for your support.

08/26/2026

Reminder that our offices will be closed for Summer Recess from Monday, August 31st, 2026 and we will return on Tuesday, September 8th, 2026.

We look forward to a new year of building meaningful partnerships in the arts.

08/24/2026

Plan your program now for Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 (September 15th - October 15th)! Our latest blog highlights our interactive live performances like 'Salsa Festival', Fuego!, and 'Lessons Learned' that honor the vibrant heritage, artistry, culture and pride of the Afro-Latinx, Latinx, and Hispanic communities.

https://artshorizons.org/post-details/celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month-2025

08/21/2026

Artists, help share your input on generative AI in this research study shared by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts:

Do you work in theatre, dance, or live music? Researcher Annie Dorsen wants to hear from you. Share your experience with generative AI and help inform future policy, advocacy, and support for artists. Take the survey: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8855295/3102026 SMU DataArts

Do you work in theatre, dance, or live music? Researcher Annie Dorsen wants to hear from you. Share your experience with generative AI and help inform future policy, advocacy, and support for artists.

Take the survey: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8855295/3102026 SMU DataArts

07/16/2026

Arts Horizons seeks talented / experienced teaching artists and performing groups to present engaging, educational, interactive and age-appropriate assemblies, workshops and residencies to join our roster. We welcome artists from a variety of disciplines and cultural traditions to apply including but not limited to:

🌟 Dance [Asian, Latin Fusion, Hip Hop, South Asian (Bollywood or Bhangra) Step]
🌟 Literacy (Storytelling)
🌟 Musical Theater
🌟Music of Latin America

To learn more details and application information:

Arts Horizons enhances the lives of people of all ages and abilities by creating equitable opportunities to engage in the arts. Professional teaching artists offer a wide variety of unique, multicultural programs, including custom designed artist‐in‐residence programs, live performances, profess...

05/18/2026

We are excited to share that last week, the Genesis Inspiration Foundation presented Arts Horizons with a generous $50,000 check in support of our creative arts programs for youth in Bergen County.

This incredible investment in the arts helps us continue our work to inspire creativity and self-expression in young people across our community.

We were honored to celebrate alongside our valued partners and representatives from the Genesis Inspiration Foundation, Bergen Family Center, Janis E. Dismus Middle School (The Zone), and the Englewood Board of Education.

Genesis Inspiration Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to connecting youth to the transformative power of the arts. Founded in 2018, it has awarded over $16 million in grants to expand youth arts organizations nationwide. With the support of Genesis and its retailers, we are introducing children to a new world of possibilities.

05/08/2026

Hip Hop Connections got the crowd moving at the last week!
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From breathtaking breaking to freestyle rapping, the energetic live performance introduces students to genres of music that influence Hip Hop, expanding their knowledge of music and cultural history.
🌟 Contact us to have this program for your year end celebration !
🌟[email protected]

05/06/2026

A pleasure to gather resources, network and learn about small businesses in our community. As a non-profit, we appreciate the many similarities and celebrate this . Thank you to the for the stunning venue and the many presenters and attendees.