Situation Project Students Participate in a Virtual Artistic Experience

In October 2021, Situation Project was excited to partner with Casita Maria: Center for Arts & Education again to provide a virtual artistic experience for over 800 New York City public middle school students. Situation Project’s three partner schools were introduced to the art of storytelling through musical poetry by Baba Israel and comic book imagery by graphic novelist, Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez. 

Through a Zoom webinar, students were virtually introduced to these artists’ latest collaborative work: creating a BronX BandA coloring book. The middle schoolers witnessed a live performance of the poetry that inspired the coloring book and a first look at the comic book imagery. In addition, they received a lesson on the history of freestyle and spoken word poetry that inspired this artistic partnership, as well as a beatboxing tutorial. Lastly, students had the opportunity to ask the artists questions directly to learn more about their process, influences, and the industry.  Each student also received a custom coloring book and box of colored pencils.

During the event, Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez shared, “Art should always be used and always be remembered to uplift and to inspire.”