Overview
The Apollo’s Education Department engages audiences of all ages through a variety of programs and events. These include workshops and residencies, school tours, seminars, curriculum materials, and online engagement for K-12 and adult audiences. These also include career development programs for high school students through the Apollo Theater Academy. Our programs and events amplify Black history, arts, and culture. We pave the way for the next generation of noteworthy art makers, technicians, curators, and supporters.
Live Wire
A series of free, curated events, Apollo Live Wire explores themes relevant to The Apollo’s history. The series brings together a host of individuals with a diverse range of expertise to ignite dialogue around various topics.
Watch Live Wire from The Apollo Archives
Professional Learning
Professional Learning workshops provide K-12 educators with resources and hands-on activities to connect the arts to classroom subject areas. Workshops focus on such topics as The Apollo and Harlem and the contributions of peoples of the African diaspora to global culture through the arts. The Apollo is a NYS State-approved provider for Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) credits.
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Educator Resources
Apollo Education produces study guides and other resource materials for teachers and students that connect to School Day Live performances, School Tours, and topics related to the history of the Apollo Theater.
Looking for all of our resources? New resources are added regularly.
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Apollo Stories
Activate your classroom with Apollo Stories, a digital learning hub for educators who want to spark critical thinking in the minds of their students. Dive into a treasure trove of thought-provoking lessons, designed to ignite meaningful conversations on justice, culture and identity. Discover free, educator-created resources that will enrich your students’ perspective of the world.
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