The School For The Arts

After careful consideration, we have made the decision to pause all activities at The School For The Arts until further notice to reevaluate and restructure our vision.

We value your contributions and commitment to the success of our institution, and we will keep you informed about any updates or changes as we navigate through this period. Upon relaunch, all platforms and students will hear more from us at that time.

Though we will be putting a pause on School For The Arts, this does not mean an end to the community that we have created. If you have any immediate questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to [email protected]. Thank you for your dedication and understanding!

This past Sunday, October 29, The School For The Arts partnered with United Asian Voices to add a vibrant and creative touch to the Diwali Celebration. We were excited to contribute a colorful craft to the festival craft table, symbolizing the spirit of unity and diversity that Diwali represents. Our collective efforts made the Diwali Celebration an unforgettable experience filled with creativity and celebration! Thank you, United Asian Voices, for giving us the opportunity to celebrate and share the arts with the community! 🪔

That's a Wrap!
🍂✨ As the Fall 2023 semester draws to a close, we're bursting with pride for our talented students! 📚🎶 Our songwriting class turned their lyrics and melodies into unforgettable tunes, closing the semester out with a spectacular song share. 🎤🎸 Meanwhile, our painting and drawing class transformed canvases into breathtaking works of art, showcased in a gallery event that brought families closer together. 🖼👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 This semester has been a masterpiece of creativity and connection, and we can't wait to see what the future holds for our bright students. 🌟🎨 A very big shoutout to each student and family that joined us! We look forward to seeing all you will accomplish and hope to see you back NEXT semester!

🌵🎨 Join us in celebrating local artist and faculty member, Franki DeSaro Art on her exhibition at the 2023 Art Fair 14C! Franki's artistic journey is a testament to the beauty of nature. Her works 'Waters Will Gush Forth in the Wilderness' and 'Streams in the Desert,' feature 100% handmade earth pigment paint, sourced from Franki's backpacking adventures to Sedona, Arizona in Spring 2023 and Provence, France in 2013.

This captivating body of work began its evolution in the spring of 2023, and it's a journey that will lead Franki back to Sedona four more times between 2023-25, where she will continue to create large-scale masterpieces using these earth pigments on site. The culmination of this extraordinary journey will be a solo exhibition that promises to be nothing short of a breathtaking masterpiece. Join us in celebrating Franki's artistic odyssey at the 14C Art Fair! 🎉🖼️


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🎨✨ Celebrating a canvas filled with memories and creativity! 🖌️🎉
The School For The Arts' one-day Paint & Play class has been an inspiring journey of self-expression, growth, and colorful masterpieces. From our very first strokes on the canvas, we've created more than art; we've crafted friendships and cherished moments. Cheers to the artists who made this class a masterpiece! 🌟

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Missed the Fall 2023 Semester? 🍂
Join us THIS Sunday, October 8 from 12:30pm-2:30pm in the lobby for our Fall 2023 Paint & Play! Paint & Play is a relaxing and enjoyable one-day event where participants ages 8+ can engage in a step-by-step guided painting session. This incredible afternoon of painting is led by School For The Arts Painting & Drawing teacher, Kevin Brooks. Students will get to walk away with their fall inspired masterpiece! Light refreshments will be available for participants. We hope to see you there!

Week One of Fall 2023 ✅

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Alexa Astarita is the owner and artistic director of Motion Arts Dance Studios, located in Maplewood, NJ. She has over 25 years of training in jazz, ballet, modern, and hip hop, and has been teaching children in New Jersey and Pennsylvania for more than a decade. Alexa earned her BA in dance and media/communications from Muhlenberg College and has continued her professional studies in NYC at the Martha Graham School and the José Limón Dance Foundation. Alexa’s passion for the art of dance drives her work every day, and she loves to create and grow along with her students.

"I create because that’s my gift! I can’t help but create movement whenever I hear a song. It’s a way for me to communicate with those around me and to express and explore my ideas - and it brings me joy!" - Alexa Astarita

🔗 Take this creative's class this fall and register now! To learn more, click the link in our bio or go to TheSchoolForTheArts.com/Classes!

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Kevin Brooks is a professional artist, singer/guitarist at age 17 on the CBS weekly TV series, “Tell It Like It Was”, which featured African American History, in story, art, and song, from 1967-69. His celebrity evolved into becoming a NY illustrator, requested by an agent, while attending The Philadelphia College of Art.

"I was asked, 'Why do I create?' This is a very deep question, I thought. So, I asked myself, 'Why do I create?' My soul response was, 'To bring beauty into the world, to illumine the lives of others.'" - Kevin Brooks

🔗 Take this creative's class this fall and register now! To learn more, click the link in our bio or go to TheSchoolForTheArts.com/Classes!

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Franki DeSaro is a visual artist creating immersive site-specific silk installations and abstract landscape paintings. She hand-sources botanicals and earth pigments to create paints and dyes from personal sacred places during her world travels to national parks, nature preserves and energy vortexes. DeSaro re-creates awe inspiring site responsive nature spaces to reflect glimpses of heaven on earth.

"I create because God designed me to be an artist, and I love reflecting His glory expressed through His creation in this gift He gave me!" - Franki DeSaro Art

🔗 Take this creative's class this fall and register now! To learn more, click the link in our bio or go to TheSchoolForTheArts.com/Classes!

We are just falling for the arts! 🍂

September is just around the corner and we are gearing up to launch our Fall 2023 semester this September 11. Join us for a six week expedition into the world of art as we discover our creative gifts together through classes in 🩰 dance, choreography, painting, 🎨 drawing, abstract art, and 🎶 songwriting. Registration is open to reserve your spot today!

🔗 For more information or to register, visit TheSchoolForTheArts.com/Classes.

Gabby Florendo is the Worship Coordinator and Social Media Manager at The Life Christian Church. Before leading worship Gabby was heavily involved in musical theater 🎭 studying with The Barrow Group, touring with Papermill Playhouse and is currently vocally trained 🎤 by Linda Benanti. She appeared in roles such as Aida (Aida), The Little Mermaid (Flounder), In The Heights (Nina), Into The Woods (Cinderella), and Mamma Mia! (Sophie). She currently creates songs ✍️ for TLCC and Tehillah Worship Collective, but began her writing journey writing alongside Maverick City Music.

Join us this semester for Songwriting: Lyrics Lab where students will have a different topic to write about each week and bring it in to share as they explore the various techniques and literary devices it takes to write a song 🎶

🔗 Take this creatives class this Fall! To register for Songwriting: Lyric Lab, click the link in our bio or visit TheSchoolForTheArts.com/Classes.