Annie Rogers

Four Creative Activities You Can Do with Minimal Materials

Games and Activities0CommentsSeptember 14, 2020

Don’t get us wrong. We love art supplies. The smell of a new box of crayons, the swoosh of a sharp pencil on paper, that feeling when you first swipe a wet brush across a pristine watercolor oval... But sometimes --…

North Carolina Musicians to Follow: Melissa’s Picks

Artists to Follow0CommentsSeptember 2, 2020

September Playlist: Afterschool Arts Club

Teacher Recommendations0CommentsAugust 28, 2020

Imagine yourself in the art room of your school with a group of your creative friends. It’s after school hours and the rain is beating down outside the window. You are painting, playing, drawing, sculpting, humming, dancing, smiling together, alongside…

Artists Who Celebrate Black Lives

Artists to Follow Resources0CommentsAugust 3, 2020

For centuries, the art world in the western hemisphere has largely concentrated on amplifying the stories and work of white people. From Davinci to Van-Gogh, Pollock to Warhol, the names of influential white artists are familiar to us all, while…

How to Talk About Racial Justice: Resources for Parents and Teachers

Education Resources0CommentsJuly 11, 2020

At Arts For Life, we commit to doing our part to dismantle systemic racism by listening, learning, and leading with love. A large part of this commitment involves educating ourselves and others about ways to talk about race, inequality, and…

Arts For Life Staff Spotlight: Meet Betsey!

Resources Teacher Recommendations0CommentsJune 30, 2020

In this series, we'll highlight the staff members who make up the incredible Arts For Life team. Home chapter: Winston-Salem // Brenner Children’s Hospital What is something you love about your job? I love working for an organization…

Art, Activism, and Inspiring Social Change: Resources for Kids

Education0CommentsJune 17, 2020

At Arts For Life, we believe the arts play a vital role in empowering people to find their voices and to become catalysts for change. Art and activism have always gone hand-in-hand, and we feel it is our work to…

Arts For Life Staff Spotlight: Meet Leigh!

Resources0CommentsJune 10, 2020

In this series, we'll highlight the staff members who make up the incredible Arts For Life team. Home chapter: Charlotte! What is something you love about your job? I love that my job allows me to witness everyone’s…

Arts For Life Staff Spotlight: Meet Melissa!

Resources Teacher Recommendations0CommentsJune 3, 2020

In this series, we'll highlight the staff members who make up the incredible Arts For Life team. Home chapter: Asheville What is something you love about your job with Arts For Life? So many things! Most of all, I love…

Explore these Extraordinary Symphonies…in Your Pajamas!

Online Resources Resources0CommentsMay 29, 2020

Major cities across the globe have symphony orchestras, all of them featuring breathtaking professional musicians, amazing classical and original compositions, and flawless performances. Lucky for us, many of these orchestras have online presences, and several even have websites specifically geared…

Arts For Life Staff Spotlight: Meet Katharine!

Teacher Recommendations0CommentsMay 28, 2020

In this series, we'll highlight the staff members who make up the incredible Arts For Life team. Home chapter: Durham What is something you love about your job? The playfulness and creativity! I feel incredibly lucky to have a…

Arts For Life Staff Spotlight: Meet Annie!

Resources Teacher Recommendations0CommentsMay 19, 2020

In this series, we'll spotlight the staff members who make up the incredible Arts For Life team. Home chapter: Asheville What is one thing you love about your job? I love the amazing Arts For Life community! I feel so…