New York State Arts Education Funding & Standards

How The Living Muse Company Meets NYS Arts Education Standards

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Bringing Arts Education to Life With Funding Support

At The Living Muse Company, we are committed to delivering immersive, standards-aligned arts education that brings history, culture, and storytelling to life for students of all ages. Our programs adhere to the New York State Learning Standards for the Arts, ensuring that every experience meets the highest educational benchmarks while fostering creativity, critical thinking, and cultural awareness.

Even better? Schools can receive funding through BOCES to bring these transformative programs to their students at little to no additional cost.

Our Partner

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  • rufus gibson playing paul robeson activist opera singer
  • laurel warager playing harriet beecher stowe
  • raphael peacock and kamau hashim lead students story of the eagle
  • toni rubio playing frida kahlo teaching students
  • shaunice alexander playing madame cj walker
  • rena hecht playing gloria steinham
  • the living museum company actress
  • easter walk cast st barts church
  • toni rubio playing pocahontas
  • actor playing che guevara
  • veronica ramos teaches island dance origins
  • raphael peacock and philip jessen playing frederick douglass and abe lincoln
  • alexandria viera plays marin aslop conductor

Schools Can Access Funding for The Living Muse Company

The Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES Arts in Education Service makes it easier for schools to integrate arts programs into their curriculum. Through this initiative, schools can book approved arts education experiences—including The Living Muse Company—and receive funding to cover costs.

💡 Our program is already listed in the BOCES Arts-in-Ed directory!
🔗 View The Living Muse Company’s BOCES Listing

Schools in Westchester, Putnam, and the surrounding Hudson Valley region can take advantage of this funding opportunity to enrich their students’ education with interactive, live theater performances that align with state standards.

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How to Book & Get Funding

📌 Step 1: Choose a Program
Explore our offerings, from The Underground Railroad Experience to Shake It Up: Shakespeare’s World.

📌 Step 2: Contact Us
Send us a message to confirm your program selection, preferred dates, and pricing details for your school or organization.

📌 Step 3: Follow the BOCES Funding Process
Visit the Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES Arts in Education Service for step-by-step instructions on how to apply for funding.

Why Choose The Living Muse Company?

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✅ Aligned with NYS Learning Standards for the Arts – Our programs meet the required benchmarks for arts education in New York State.
✅ Engaging & Educational – We bring cultural history and literature to life through immersive, interactive performances.
✅ Funding Available for Schools – Schools can access BOCES funding (Arts & Education Program) to bring our programs into their classrooms.
✅ Customizable Performances – We tailor experiences to grade level, curriculum, and school initiatives.

By integrating live performance and storytelling into the educational experience, we help students develop creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking skills, all while making history unforgettable.

Bring The Living Muse Company to Your School—With Funding Support!

See how The Living Muse Company can create an unforgettable experience for your school or event.