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Arts Education


Serving Students, Serving Schools

The Arts Education program provides enrichment and engagement for students and teachers throughout the school year. Grounded in the National Core Arts Standards, we work with artist partners who provide both immersive programs and school-wide assembly performances in music, art, theater, media arts, poetry, and dance.

From engaging students in the elementary grade levels by cultivating an interest in the various art forms, to supporting career pathways for students in high school, we partner with the school community to support arts education opportunities for students.

Our commitment is to provide live arts experiences for every child at least six times while attending pre-K through 12th grade in the schools we serve. Annually, we reach more than 25,000 students in Sussex County, DE and Worcester and Wicomico Counties, MD.

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Program Mission Statement

To partner with schools on Delmarva to deliver impactful arts education programs that support the rich, genre-diverse curricula that students experience, through a supplemental and layered approach both in schools and at Freeman Arts Pavilion.

In-School Arts Education Programming for the 2025-2026 School Year

Hip Hop Fundamentals Hip Hop Fundamentals Hip Hop Fundamentals is an award-winning team of professional breakdancers who teach Hip Hop through music, movement, and storytelling, helping students learn foundational dance, rhythm, and performance skills while honoring Hip Hop’s cultural roots. Hip Hop Fundamentals is an award-winning team of professional breakdancers who teach Hip Hop through music, movement, and storytelling, helping students learn foundational dance, rhythm, and performance skills while honoring Hip Hop’s cultural roots.
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Terrance Simien's Creole4kidz Terrance Simien's Creole4kidz Terrance Simien’s Creole4kidz introduces students to Zydeco music and Creole culture through live performance, storytelling, audience interaction, and hands-on rubboard activities. Terrance Simien’s Creole4kidz introduces students to Zydeco music and Creole culture through live performance, storytelling, audience interaction, and hands-on rubboard activities.
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Mister G Mister G MISTER G and MISSUS G lead an interactive concert featuring music from their Latin Grammy-winning bilingual albums and vibrant picture books, celebrating creativity, community, and the natural world. MISTER G and MISSUS G lead an interactive concert featuring music from their Latin Grammy-winning bilingual albums and vibrant picture books, celebrating creativity, community, and the natural world.
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123 Andres 123 Andres 123 Andrés brings an interactive concert exploring the Americas through music, movement, and Spanish language, with vibrant visuals and audience participation that lets students sing, dance, and learn. 123 Andrés brings an interactive concert exploring the Americas through music, movement, and Spanish language, with vibrant visuals and audience participation that lets students sing, dance, and learn.
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Saz Ross Saz Ross Saz Ross is an award-winning artist and educator in the field of art education who uses illustrative storytelling as a vehicle for unlocking and elevating the creative mindset. Students will engage in a project called Creative Risks. Saz Ross is an award-winning artist and educator in the field of art education who uses illustrative storytelling as a vehicle for unlocking and elevating the creative mindset. Students will engage in a project called Creative Risks.
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Backtrack Vocals Backtrack Vocals Backtrack Vocals’ interactive program teaches middle school students beatboxing, vocal arranging, and group improv, inspiring them to explore their voices through harmony, a cappella, and engaging, high-energy performances. Backtrack Vocals’ interactive program teaches middle school students beatboxing, vocal arranging, and group improv, inspiring them to explore their voices through harmony, a cappella, and engaging, high-energy performances.
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You Can Ukulele! You Can Ukulele! You Can Ukulele! is a weeklong in-school residency for grades 3–8, teaching foundational music skills, ensemble playing, and student engagement, with a full class set of ukuleles and curriculum that stays with the school. You Can Ukulele! is a weeklong in-school residency for grades 3–8, teaching foundational music skills, ensemble playing, and student engagement, with a full class set of ukuleles and curriculum that stays with the school.
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Doodley Brain with John Donato Doodley Brain with John Donato John Donato has developed a therapeutic program called “Doodley Brain” that addresses mental health, depression and anxiety. Starting with doodling, students focus on the sensory experience John calls “delights” and create individual works of art. John Donato has developed a therapeutic program called “Doodley Brain” that addresses mental health, depression and anxiety. Starting with doodling, students focus on the sensory experience John calls “delights” and create individual works of art.
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The Twin Poets The Twin Poets The State of Delaware Poets Laureate Al Mills & Nnamdi Chukwuocha, The Twin Poets, are champions of the spoken word presenting recitations for high school students. The State of Delaware Poets Laureate Al Mills & Nnamdi Chukwuocha, The Twin Poets, are champions of the spoken word presenting recitations for high school students.
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Spring Musical Field Trip Spring Musical Field Trip Students from all around Delmarva attend the annual Spring Music Field Trip! This special week consists of several performances throughout the week of a musical geared towards children, and incorporates core learning curricula into the performance. Students from all around Delmarva attend the annual Spring Music Field Trip! This special week consists of several performances throughout the week of a musical geared towards children, and incorporates core learning curricula into the performance.
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Student Tech Day Student Tech Day Student Tech Day gives students hands-on experience with sound, lighting, videography, and backstage production, offering real-world insight into live performance and the technical roles that make events possible. Student Tech Day gives students hands-on experience with sound, lighting, videography, and backstage production, offering real-world insight into live performance and the technical roles that make events possible.
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Past Arts Education programming

Sonia De Los Santos Sonia De Los Santos Sonia De Los Santos is a Latin Grammy®-nominated singer/songwriter. Sonia presents a bilingual music performance highlighting her life in America as an immigrant from Mexico. Sonia De Los Santos is a Latin Grammy®-nominated singer/songwriter. Sonia presents a bilingual music performance highlighting her life in America as an immigrant from Mexico.
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The Uncle Devin Show® The Uncle Devin Show® The Uncle Devin Show® is presented by Devin Walker, a Grammy® nominated musician who offers an interactive magical journey through the history of percussion instruments. The Uncle Devin Show® is presented by Devin Walker, a Grammy® nominated musician who offers an interactive magical journey through the history of percussion instruments.
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Calpulli Mexican Dance Company Calpulli Mexican Dance Company Calpulli Mexican Dance Company presents a diverse genre of Mexican folkloric dance explored through a varied selection of dances from Calpulli’s rich repertoire and interactive narration. Calpulli Mexican Dance Company presents a diverse genre of Mexican folkloric dance explored through a varied selection of dances from Calpulli’s rich repertoire and interactive narration.
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Arts Education creates an engaging environment for learning, celebration and joy



Terrance Simien’s Creole4kidz and the History of Zydeco, is an innovative multicultural assembly program presented by Terrance and his 5 piece band.

How do we support educational needs through arts?

  • We typically provide assembly programs that offer exposure to the various arts disciplines. Some programs we support are taught in classrooms and are immersive in one or more art forms. Our programs accommodate ability, individual, cultural, and linguistic differences among students through audience participation and thoughtful consideration of individual needs.
  • Our programs often include content that supports students with a variety of language backgrounds.
  • We offer programs that incorporate technological innovation where possible.
  • We elicit student feedback with a short Student Assessment Survey with questions designed to measure student learning outcomes based on the learning standards our programs address.
  • We elicit staff feedback through an Educator Evaluation Survey, which allows us to gather measurable data about our Arts Education programming.
  • Our artist partners work with us to provide live in-school character and/or cultural education programs.
  • Our artist partners work with us to present programs that align with preK-12 Social Emotional Learning Competencies.
  • Our programs are designed to engage a wide range of students through interactive experiences and by thoughtfully considering different learning styles, communication preferences, and levels of ability.

Continuing Education and Professional Development

At the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation, we believe that the arts are essential for student success, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and personal growth. Studies show that students involved in the arts are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement. We invite teachers to partner with us to bring dynamic artist performances and residencies to their schools, enriching students' educational experiences. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities to support educators in integrating the arts into their teaching practices.

Arts Education Advisory Committee

The Joshua M. Freeman Foundation's Arts Education Advisory Committee supports our vision of partnering with schools in the Delmarva region to create impactful arts education programs that enrich students' educational experiences. The committee collaborates with educators to develop strategies for in-school programming, measure program impact, and identify professional development opportunities that support teachers and students. By fostering partnerships and leveraging resources, the committee helps ensure that every child has meaningful engagement with the arts throughout their PreK–12 journey.

See what educators and students are saying about our Arts Education programming!

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