Hello everyone! Welcome back to another episode. In this episode, the podcast team discussed the importance of the arts. We discuss different areas of the arts including: digital arts. performing arts, visual arts etc.  We also discuss why the arts are important to include in our lifestyles and the importance of expressing ourselves through art. 

Special shoutout to our host Sidney Steele III, a 10th grader at Parkdale High School and the rest of the team Priye Wokoma, a 8th grader at Chesapeake Math Information Technology, Kalen Wright, a 10th grader at Northwestern High School, Zion Covington an 8th grader at St. Ambrose Catholic School and Christopher Wallace, a mentor with the L.E.E.P To College Program.  We highlighted a few schools(majority in the DMV)  below that focus or or known for the arts. Beyond this list, make sure to check out other schools and community spaces in your area! This podcast was edited by Elena Rowe. 

Look out for our next episode on finding the right college fit!

Links to click on: L.E.E.P To College Info

Website: https://www.leeptocollegefoundation.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeptocollegefoundationinc/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrgT3jFi_oWG3cLy4niD1IA

Schools

Duke Ellington School of the Arts: https://www.ellingtonschool.org/

Benjamin Foulois Creative and Performing Arts Academy: https://schools.pgcps.org/benjaminfoulois/

Good Counsel High School: https://www.olgchs.org/

Community Spaces and Organizations

Publick Playhouse: https://www.pgparks.com/2280/The-Prince-Georges-Publick-Playhouse

The Music Center at Srathmore: https://www.strathmore.org/

Arena Stage: https://www.arenastage.org/

DC Youth Orchestra: https://www.dcyop.org/

College Park Youth Orchestra: http://cpyo.net/

Washington Performing Arts Children of the Gospel Choir: https://www.washingtonperformingarts.org/choir/childrenofthegospel/

1939 Studios: https://www.1939studios.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1939studios/?hl=en