Community Colors spreads art in Boston’s South End

Can art be used in a way that teaches students about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)?  Arts educators at United South End Settlements (USES) Children’s Art Centre believe wholeheartedly that art can be used to increase academic achievement across the STEM spectrum. “The arts represent the most inclusive, engaging, and powerful tool early educators […]

Spring ArtWeek  April 29 – May 4, 2014 — A Celebration of the Art, Culture, and Creativity in Greater Boston — Art is important to youth development from the time they are born. One might ask themselves: How do the arts impact play? What difference do the arts make in the community? How do the […]

On March 20, 2014, Transitions to College, GED, ABE, and ESOL students attended the Adult Literacy Awareness Day at the State House. This was a very inspiring event for them, as they got to see first-hand how educators and students can come together to ask for more funding for adult education. Students prepared for this […]

The Children’s Art Centre’s April Vacation Arts Program engages children ages 4.5 – 12 years old in a variety of arts projects. From learning technical skills in painting, printmaking and sculpture – to working collaboratively with their peers on projects to solve problems, this full day program engages all the senses. The Calder Kids visited […]

More than 25 families converged on the Harriet Tubman House to ask elected officials hard questions about education and school preparedness for their children   BOSTON, Mass. – Concerned parents, some with their children in tow, attended a forum at United South End Settlements (USES) Harriet Tubman House on Friday, April 18, 2014.  The forum […]

United South End Settlements’ Children’s Art Centre will host its 10th annual Arts in the Park event on August 19, 2014 at Titus Sparrow Park in Boston’s South End from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. 2013 Arts in the Park artist: Faith Johnson’s Human Web Project! This hands-on event will showcase the artistic talents of […]