By Jada Camille, published March 3, 2025

The NYC Arts in Education Roundtable, an organization dedicated to promoting art education in communities, and members of the New York City Council announced a significant boost Monday in funding for the arts in public schools, a move aimed at enriching the educational landscape for students across the city.

The initiative, known as “Support for Arts Instruction,” will allocate $4 million to enhance arts program offerings in New York’s public schools, a $1 million increase from the previous year.

At a celebratory event held outside of P.S. 38 in Manhattan, key figures, including finance chair Council Member Justin Brannan, Council Member Carlina Rivera, chair of the committee on cultural affairs, libraries and international intergroup relations, and prominent educators applauded the initiative’s impact.

“Every student in New York City deserves access to a high-quality education that includes the transformative power of the arts,” said Council Member Rivera said. “Through the Support for Arts Instruction initiative, we’re not only enriching students’ academic experiences but empowering them to develop creatively, socially, and emotionally.”

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