ArtsConnection
Joy Kelly Smith is a seasoned teaching artist and director with extensive experience in theatre, music, and storytelling. Since 2006, Joy has conducted workshops and professional development at Global Arts to Go, while also teaching young people at ArtsConnection since 2002. Joy has directed "Freedom Train," a touring play about Harriet Tubman for Theatreworks USA since 1990. As an independent contractor since 1977, Joy has worked as an actor, director, and storyteller, participating in various theatrical productions and performances. Joy has contributed as an actor in the "Striving for Freedom" production and has been involved with the New York Storytelling Center. Additionally, Joy has experience in youth activities through a previous role at Hope Community, Inc. Joy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Studies from Wellesley College and trained in acting and directing at Hartman Theatre Conservatory.
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ArtsConnection
ArtsConnection is a nationally recognized non-profit arts education organization with a 40-year history of giving New York City public school students, pre-kindergarten through grade 12, the skills, motivation and positive reinforcement they need to succeed academically and personally. Our award-winning arts programs support literacy and foster communication, creativity, collaboration and critical thinking. We direct our work to the most high-needs communities, and each year reach 45,000 students through partnerships with over 120 public schools across the 5 boroughs and through after-school and weekend initiatives that engage middle and high school students in the cultural resources of New York City. Children and teens are learning to better understand themselves and the world around them through our music, dance, theater, media and visual arts programming led by a faculty of over 125 specially-trained professional artists who share their distinctive artistic perspectives to inspire, guide and teach students.